NFL Players in the News

February 10, 2010 @ 10:35:05

By KFFL Staff

Quarterback

QB | Matt Ryan | Atlanta Falcons | Injury News, Fantasy
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said QB Matt Ryan (toe) is rehabbing the turf toe injury he suffered during the season. Smith said it is important for Ryan to be non-active on his toe.

Running Back

RB | LaDainian Tomlinson | San Diego Chargers | Draft Information
John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans will look to add a running back in the offseason; however, San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson does not appear to be a target due to his age. The Texans will likely add a back in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft.

RB | Ryan Grant | Green Bay Packers | Fantasy
Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant said he would like to be more involved in the team's passing game next season.

RB | DeDe Dorsey | Detroit Lions | Draft Information, Free Agency News
Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions likely will sign a free-agent running back or select one in the 2010 NFL Draft even after they signed RB DeDe Dorsey.

RB | Michael Turner | Atlanta Falcons | Injury News, Fantasy
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said RB Michael Turner (ankle) is rehabbing the high ankle sprain he suffered during the season. Smith said it is important for Turner to be non-active on his ankle.

Wide Receiver

WR | Donte' Stallworth | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports the agent for free-agent WR Donte' Stallworth (Browns), Drew Rosenhaus, expects him to sign with a team "in the next couple of weeks at the latest."

WR | Jeff Webb | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Baltimore Ravens worked out free-agent WR Jeff Webb (Chiefs) last week, according to a league source.

WR | Brian Finneran | Atlanta Falcons | Injury News
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said WR Brian Finneran (knee) did not need surgery to repair the knee injury he suffered during the season. Smith said Finneran is resting the injury so he will be ready for the team's minicamp.

WR | Harry Douglas | Atlanta Falcons | Injury News
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said WR Harry Douglas (knee) continues to rehab the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered this season. Smith said Douglas is close to trying to do some work on the field.

Tight End

TE | Quinn Sypniewski | Baltimore Ravens | Injury News
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports Baltimore Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski (knee) underwent a relatively minor surgery on his left knee.

Defensive Line

DL | Ryan Pickett | Green Bay Packers | Free Agency News
Rob Reischel, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Green Bay Packers pending unrestricted free-agent DL Ryan Pickett would like to remain with the team next season. Pickett appears to be one of the team's top offseason priorities. "Hopefully we can get something done because I love it here," Pickett said. "My wife, the kids, the schools, we love it. My oldest is five, and she's in kindergarten. We've got a good feeling for the whole area. Moving's a big-time pain and right now everybody's comfortable. Hopefully, I can stay."

DL | Jason Hatcher | Dallas Cowboys | Free Agency News
Calvin Watkins, of ESPNDallas.com, speculates the Dallas Cowboys could tender restricted free-agent DL Jason Hatcher either the first-round tender offer or the second-round tender offer during the offseason.

DL | Marcus Spears | Dallas Cowboys | Free Agency News
Calvin Watkins, of ESPNDallas.com, speculates the Dallas Cowboys could tender restricted free-agent DE Marcus Spears either the first-round tender offer or the first- and third-round tender offer during the offseason.

DL | Reggie Hayward | Jacksonville Jaguars | Injury News
Ryan Robinson, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars DE Reggie Hayward (leg) said he hopes to be ready to participate when training camp starts. He is still rehabbing the injury and will have the surgical pin removed from his ankle this week. He plans to start a scaled down weight training program soon.

DL | Edward Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports the Carolina Panthers met with free-agent DL Edward Johnson (Colts) last week.

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