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Vick Ballard - RB - Colts

Colts signed fifth-round RB Vick Ballard to a four-year contract.

Ballard has some pop at 5-foot-10 and 219 pounds, but there's no wiggle to his game and he's not going to help in the passing attack. While NFL teams aren't smitten with Ballard's talent, opportunity can be more than half the battle in fantasy leagues, and there's plenty of it in Indianapolis' backfield. Ballard should battle Delone Carter for the team's primary power back role.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
May 16 - 6:46 PM
Jeremy Ebert - WR - Patriots

Patriots signed seventh-round WR Jeremy Ebert to a four-year contract.

The deal included a $48,200 signing bonus. An undersized speed demon with 173 college catches, Ebert projects as a potential slot receiver and special teams player down the road. He'll likely open his career on the practice squad.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
May 16 - 6:27 PM
Josh Chapman - DL - Colts

Colts signed fifth-round NT Josh Chapman to a four-year contract.

Chapman's biggest rookie-year obstacle is recovery from a torn ACL and meniscus. When healthy, he is an immovable fire hydrant at 6-foot-1 and 316 pounds. The Colts believe Chapman will be medically cleared before training camp. If so, he'll compete with Brandon McKinney and Antonio Johnson for snaps inside.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
May 16 - 6:23 PM
Wayne Hunter - T - Jets

Jets OL coach Dave DeGuglielmo was adamant Wednesday that Wayne Hunter will keep his starting right tackle job.

"Until they ship him out of here or shoot me dead in my office, the guy's the starting right tackle," said DeGuglielmo. Hunter must impress in t-shirts and shorts at OTAs, because there's nothing to suggest he excels in a helmet and pads. We do think Hunter will bet out Vlad Ducasse, but that doesn't mean much.
Source: Dennis Waszak on Twitter
May 16 - 5:47 PM
Jake Locker - QB - Titans

Titans GM Ruston Webster says the team will decide its 2012 quarterback starter based on "gut feeling."

"I'm not a huge stats guy," said Webster. "It will probably be a gut feel more than anything else. ... (The player) who, in a tight race, we feel like has the best chance to help us win, even though we’re comfortable with either one of them." Webster says he's "not sure" the Titans will make a quick decision in training camp. Jake Locker, for now, is considered the underdog to Matt Hasselbeck.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
May 16 - 5:18 PM
Greg Salas - WR - Rams

Rams WR Greg Salas (fractured fibula) is participating in OTAs.

Salas received medical clearance and appears to be fully healed six months after fracturing his left fibula. Though it's not saying much, Salas showed more promise than any Rams receiver in 2011, playing inside and out and catching 27 passes in six games. He could push Chris Givens for a starting job in camp.
Source: stlouisrams.com
May 16 - 4:49 PM
Alshon Jeffery - WR - Bears

The Chicago Tribune's Dan Pompei would be "stunned" if Alshon Jeffery opens the season in the Bears' starting lineup.

"As of now, Devin Hester is the starting flanker on the Bears," Pompei wrote. The Bears didn't trade up for Jeffery in the second round to sit him on the bench, but rookie receivers don't always develop quickly, and Chicago brass still seems to have delusions of Hester emerging as a viable first-string wideout. We'd be "stunned" if Jeffery didn't emerge as a starter very early in his rookie year.
Related: Devin Hester
Source: Chicago Tribune
May 16 - 4:23 PM
Danario Alexander - WR - Rams

Rams WR Danario Alexander is missing time at OTAs with a hamstring injury.

Alexander's injury isn't known to be significant, but he battled hamstring woes for much of 2011 and needs to make a positive impression on a new coaching staff. The new regime may not be as forgiving with Alexander's durability woes.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
May 16 - 4:18 PM
Landon Cohen - DL - Cardinals

Cardinals signed DL Landon Cohen, formerly of the Patriots.

Cohen has bounced around with the Pats, Seahawks, Jaguars, and Lions since being Detroit's seventh-round pick in 2008. He'll battle for a roster spot.
May 16 - 4:16 PM
Joe Jon Finley - TE - Panthers

Panthers signed TE Joe Jon Finley and waived TE Tarren Lloyd.

Lloyd was an undrafted rookie. Finley went undrafted two years ago out of Oklahoma. He is a 6-foot-6, 261-pound tight end with very limited talent.
May 16 - 3:49 PM
Kenny Britt - WR - Titans

Titans GM Ruston Webster claims Kenny Britt's second right knee surgery should only set back his recovery "a week or two."

Club officials tend to offer rose-colored injury timelines, so take this with a grain of salt. "It is not one of those things, "Wow, oh no, he is having surgery,'" Webster insisted. "It is very common ... and our goal is to have him play this year." The Titans determined Britt needed more surgery when his knee began swelling up. "My knee started swelling," Britt acknowledged. "I didn’t know it would do that and it kind of worried me. It was actually the low point of all this. But ... it kind of comes with the territory. I am still confident with the knee."
Source: Nashville Tennessean
May 16 - 3:48 PM
Mike Martin - DL - Titans

Titans signed third-round DT Mike Martin to a four-year contract.

The deal is worth $2.72 million. An undersized nose tackle at Michigan, Martin is expected to be more of a gap shooter in the Titans' scheme. He'll vie for snaps with Shaun Smith and Sen'Derrick Marks behind Jurrell Casey and Karl Klug.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
May 16 - 2:58 PM
Rodger Saffold - T - Rams

Rams LT Rodger Saffold (torn pectoral) has yet to gain medical clearance to resume football activities.

Coach Jeff Fisher promised Saffold was "close" to being cleared in mid-April, but it hasn't happened yet. The Rams have not disclosed any potential setbacks. Saffold is being counted on to protect Sam Bradford's blind side in 2012.
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
May 16 - 2:45 PM
Kenny Britt - WR - Titans

Kenny Britt is undergoing a second surgery on his right knee Wednesday.

Britt initially had his right ACL and MCL reconstructed early last October, so this is his second surgery in just over seven months. Beat writer Jim Wyatt cautions that the latest operation is "arthroscopic," and Britt only had a "minor issue" in his recovery. It still hints at a setback. While Britt possesses dominant talent, the stability of his knee may be the biggest obstacle standing in the way of Britt reaching his potential. GM Ruston Webster called the second surgery "commonplace," and "hopes" Britt will be back for Week 1.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
May 16 - 2:31 PM
William Moore - DB - Falcons

William Moore is entrenched as the Falcons' starting strong safety and finally fully healthy after an injury-plagued first three NFL seasons.

Moore has racked up seven picks and three forced fumbles over the past two seasons despite the injuries, and he may be poised for a breakout campaign in a contract year. "He looks good this offseason," DBs coach Tim Lewis said. "He’s ready to roll. ... You’ll see him more often that you have in the past."
Source: atlantafalcons.com
May 16 - 2:20 PM


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