Fantasy football players in the news
By KFFL Staff
Quarterback
QB | Brett Favre | Minnesota Vikings | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre (ankle) said his recovery from ankle surgery is on schedule, and he would love to play the New Orleans Saints again, reports Al Jones, of the Biloxi Sun Herald. "I would love to go beat the Saints. I know I can still play at a high level. Last year was a great year, but it could have been better," Favre said. Favre is still not sure if he will return to the Vikings or decide to retire. He has been riding his bike this offseason as part of his ankle rehab.
Running Back
RB | Chris Johnson | Tennessee Titans | Fantasy
Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young said he believes RB Chris Johnson will report when the team starts training camp July 31, reports Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean.
RB | Kevin Smith | Detroit Lions | Injury, Fantasy
Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (knee) got some reps during morning practice Thursday, June 24, reports John Niyo, of The Detroit News. Smith did not show any ill effects from practicing Wednesday, June 23.
RB | Cadillac Williams | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams appears to be entrenched as the team's starting running back this season, according to ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas.
RB | Harvey Unga | NFL Draft Prospect | Free Agents
Scouts from at least three-quarters of the teams in the NFL are expected to attended Brigham Young RB Harvey Unga's workout July 8, according to the Boston Globe's Albert Breer. Unga is eligible to be selected in the NFL supplemental draft.
Wide Receiver
WR | Joe Horn | Free Agent | Free Agents
The New Orleans Saints will sign unrestricted free-agent WR Joe Horn (Falcons) to a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the Saints, reports Brad Biggs, of NationalFootballPost.com.
WR | Deion Branch | Seattle Seahawks | Injury
Seattle Seahawks WR Deion Branch (knee) said he will be ready for the start of training camp, reports Eric D. Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune. He does not think he will have any lingering issues with his knee this season.
WR | Vincent Jackson | San Diego Chargers | Free Agents
The Seattle Seahawks inquired about San Diego Chargers restricted free-agent WR Vincent Jackson, but the Chargers were not interested in any trade, reports Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
WR | Nate Washington | Tennessee Titans | Injury
Tennessee Titans WR Nate Washington (wrist), WR Dominique Edison (wrist), WR Paul Williams (knee), CB Tye Hill (hamstring), CB Jamar Love (toe), LB Pago Togafau (foot), LB David Thornton (shoulder) and DT Tony Brown (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 24, reports The Tennessean's Jim Wyatt.
WR | Damian Williams | Tennessee Titans | Injury
Tennessee Titans WR Damian Williams (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during practice Thursday, June 24, and is expected to miss practice Friday, June 25, reports The Tennessean's Jim Wyatt.
WR | T.J. Houshmandzadeh | Seattle Seahawks | Injury, Fantasy
Seattle Seahawks WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hernia) was limited to individual drills during practice Wednesday, June 24, reports Eric Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune.
Offensive Tackle
OT | Willie Anderson | Retired | Free Agents
Unrestricted free-agent OT Willie Anderson (Ravens), who is trying to come out of retirement, said he does not expect to receive interest until mid to late July at the earliest, reports Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Anderson may have to wait to see if team suffers an injury to one of their offensive tackles before signing.
Cornerback
CB | Walt Harris | Baltimore Ravens | Transaction, Free Agents
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent CB Walt Harris (49ers) on a one-year deal, reports BaltimoreRavens.com. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Free Safety
FS | Darrell Stuckey | San Diego Chargers | Transaction
The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with fourth-round draft choice FS Darrell Stuckey, reports Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
FS | Ko Simpson | Detroit Lions | Injury
Detroit Lions FS Ko Simpson (knee) and CB Jack Williams (knee) were limited during morning practice Thursday, June 24, reports John Niyo, of The Detroit News.
FS | Louis Delmas | Detroit Lions | Injury
Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 24, because of a groin injury, according to Carlos Monarrez, of The Detroit Free Press.
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