IDP Notes:
The strong never sleep, so for those that can keep up with the “what is happening” around the league, here’s more football just for all of the IDP Nation….
IDP News From Across the Wire…
Roy Williams, S, Cincinnati Bengals
Roy Williams is listed as the No. 1 strong safety on the Bengals' latest depth chart, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Michael Huff, S, Oakland Raiders
Michael Huff missed another day of camp while nursing a rib injury, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Derrick Brooks, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Updating an earlier report, Derrick Brooks is on the Raiders' radar, according to Brad Biggs' (National Football Post) twitter page.
D'Qwell Jackson, LB, Cleveland Browns
D'Qwell Jackson has reportedly been a standout so far in camp with the Browns, according to ESPN. He is notably reacting quickly to the ball against the run and pass.
B.J. Raji, DT, Green Bay Packers
Unsigned first round draft pick B.J. Raji has left the metropolitan Green Bay area, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Robert Mathis, DE, Indianapolis Colts
Robert Mathis is listed as a starting defensive end for the Colts' preseason opener against Minnesota, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Terrell Suggs, DE, Baltimore Ravens
Terrell Suggs is expected to miss the Ravens' preseason opener against the Redskins Thursday while still dealing with a strained left Achilles' tendon, according to ESPN.
Lofa Tatupu, LB, Seattle Seahawks
Lofa Tatupu missed Tuesday's practice because he needed a rest, according to Slam! Sports. Tatupu has missed two practices in the last three days.
Chris Draft, LB, St. Louis Rams
According to the Twitter page of the St. Louis Rams, linebacker Chris Draft sat out Tuesday morning's practice after after taking a thumb to the neck. In Draft's absence, Larry Grant received additional reps.
Bob Sanders, S, Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Star is reporting that Colts' safety Bob Sanders has a meeting scheduled with orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. The team wants to consult Andrews to find out when Sanders will be able to return to the field.
Rocky Boiman, LB, Tennessee Titans
Rocky Boiman has signed a deal to return to the Titans, according to the Tennessean. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Geno Hayes, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' linebacker Geno Hayes sat out practice on Tuesday with a minor hamstring injury, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Hayes is being listed as day-to-day by the team.
Casey Hampton, DT, Pittsburgh Steelers
According to the Associated Press, Steelers' defensive lineman Casey Hampton left Sunday's practice with a knee injury. The injury is not expected to be serious.
Aaron Maybin, DE, Buffalo Bills
According to the Buffalo News, Bills' first-round pick Aaron Maybin is not close to signing a contract with the team. Maybin has missed all of training camp due to the holdout, and it doesn't look like he will join the team anytime soon.
Alphonso Smith, CB, Denver Broncos
Alphonso Smith is listed as the main return man on kickoffs and punts on the Broncos' new depth chart, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette.
Jim Leonhard, S, New York Jets
Jim Leonhard is listed as the No. 1 strong safety on the Jets' latest depth chart, according to their official team website.
Erik Coleman, S, Atlanta Falcon
Erik Coleman has been moved from free safety to strong safety by the Falcons, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Quintin Mikell, S, Philadelphia Eagles
Quintin Mikell is listed as the No. 1 strong safety on the Eagles' latest depth chart, according to their official team website.
Amobi Okoye, DT, Houston Texans
Amobi Okoye has been deemed fit to play in the Texans' preseason opener, according to their official team website. He has been nursing a knee ailment.
Vonnie Holliday, DE, Miami Dolphins
According to FoxSports.com, the New England Patriots are bringing in former Dolphins' defensive end Vonnie Holliday for a workout. The Patriots are looking for depth behind starting ends Ty Warren and Richard Seymour.
Patrick Willis, LB, San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Willis missed Monday's morning practice while nursing an ankle ailment, according to the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat.
Kris Jenkins, DT, New York Jets
Kris Jenkins will miss the Jets' preseason opener due to his calf ailment, according to the New York Daily News.
Trent Cole, DE, Philadelphia Eagles
Updating an earlier report, it has been determined that Trent Cole is dealing with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.
My Fantasy Read….
It looks like Roy Williams gets a second life in Cincy, but at his age and with recent injury woes, he’ll be a low-value option….…while Brooks keep searching for a team and the Raiders could end up being his destination, he’ll have very little value to start the 2009 season….…Jackson in Cleveland is an IDP stud and coming off an 154 tackles last season, he’ll be one of the first fantasy player taken in drafts….…Mathis is a solid IDP option with 11 ½ sacks in 2008, but the move to the starting lineup should increase his total tackles and fantasy value…….the Colts defensive back Bob Sanders is key, with him out the team defense (ranked 11th in 2008) will lose some fantasy value…….Maybin was expected to be an impact player on defense this season, but his absence significantly hurts his fantasy value…….it sounds like the Niner’s linebacker Patrick Willis is fine and should return next week. He’s one of fantasy’s best IDP studs with back to back 100-plus solo tackle seasons……..no question the big man in the middle Kris Jenkins makes the Jets defense better. Owners should take note; Jenkins has struggled in the past with back injuries although he’s only missed one game the past three seasons. It’s his calf this time, but it’s still worth monitoring.
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