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Rokevious Watkins - G - Rams

Rams OG Rokevious Watkins has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season.

Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter

May 22 - 5:01 PM

Heath Miller - TE - Steelers

Heath Miller (torn ACL) remains without a timetable for a return, but believes "there’s a chance" he'll be ready for Week 1.

"I’m running now. I’m doing everything," Miller said. "I’m not at full speed, but I’ve been able to do everything that they’ve asked me to do. So, I’m pleased and encouraged. It’s been a long process. ... But I’m going to keep taking it one day at a time and get better every day." The Steelers didn't draft a tight end, so they're clearly counting on Miller contributing in 2013. He's too risky to count on as a low-end TE1 for fantasy purposes, however.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

May 22 - 4:49 PM

Eric Herman - G - Giants

Giants agreed to terms with No. 225 overall pick G Eric Herman on a four-year contract.

Herman has NFL-size at 6-foot-4, 320 pounds, but has stubby 32 1/4-inch arms. He managed 36 bench-press reps at the Combine, but is not a high-end athlete, even for a guard. The Giants are undertaking a youth movement along their offensive line, but Herman's best bet is the practice squad.

May 22 - 4:38 PM

Star Lotulelei - DL - Panthers

Panthers agreed to terms with No. 14 overall pick DT Star Lotulelei on a four-year contract.

Bandied about as a potential top-five pick before the draft, Lotulelei tumbled to the Panthers at No. 14, where he fills a massive need. A poor-man's Haloti Ngata, Lotulelei is going to stuff running lanes, but may not rush the quarterback like Ngata has. The Panthers are going to count on Lotulelei and his 6-foot-2, 311-pound frame to occupy multiple blockers. An absolute workhorse in college — he played nearly every defensive snap as a senior — Lotulelei has the potential to make an impact from day one.

May 22 - 4:26 PM

Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Michael Crabtree underwent surgery on his torn Achilles' Wednesday, and is expected to be sidelined a minimum of six months.

The 49ers aren't messing around with their No. 1 receiver. Many have pointed to Terrell Suggs and Da'Quan Bowers' 2012 mid-season returns from spring Achilles' injuries as hope for Crabtree's 2013, but they are pass rushers required to do far less cutting than Crabtree does as a receiver. In a best-case scenario, Crabtree will likely begin the year on injured reserve/designated for return with an eye toward returning in the playoffs. It's almost certainly going to be a lost year for a player coming off a breakout campaign.

Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter

May 22 - 4:04 PM

Mark Sanchez - QB - Jets

Mark Sanchez went 6-of-11 with three interceptions in Jets OTAs Wednesday.

One pass was picked off by UDFA DT Damon "Big Snacks" Harrison. Geno Smith wasn't much better, going 4-of-10 with a pick of his own. Coach Rex Ryan called Sanchez's display "unacceptable." The Jets' QB competition is going to get worse before it gets better.

Source: Newark Star-Ledger

May 22 - 4:00 PM

Ed Dickson - TE - Ravens

Ravens restricted free agent Ed Dickson has signed an offseason participation agreement to participate in OTAs.

It's a sign Dickson will soon ink his tender, or perhaps sign off on a multi-year deal. Assistant GM Eric DeCosta recently singled out Dickson as a player the Ravens expect to "take a step forward this season." Dickson has yet to be a consistent fantasy threat in his three-year career, and that won't change in 2013.

Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

May 22 - 3:49 PM

Jeris Pendleton - DL - Free Agent

Jaguars waived DT Jeris Pendleton.

A 2012 seventh-rounder, Pendleton was one of former GM Gene Smith's small-school passion projects. Already a Weeden-esque 29 years old, Pendleton played just 33 snaps as a rookie. His NFL future isn't bright.

May 22 - 3:44 PM

Jeremy Ebert - WR - Jaguars

Jaguars agreed to terms with WR Jeremy Ebert, formerly of the Patriots.

The war will be won with former Patriots. Ebert is the third former Pat to arrive in Jacksonville in the past eight days. A 2012 seventh-round pick, Ebert spent his rookie year on the practice squad. Ebert is undersized at 5-foot-10, 194 pounds, but has sub-4.40 wheels. He'll attempt to make the Jags as a slot man/special teamer.

Source: John Oehser on Twitter

May 22 - 3:39 PM

Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

The Jets don't expect Santonio Holmes (foot) to participate in June's mandatory minicamp.

It's not a surprise, as Holmes is still considered iffy for the beginning of training camp after going down last September. Holmes' injury was serious, but he doesn't seem to be rehabbing with a sense of urgency, instead taking classes at Ohio State. This is a marriage both sides appear keen to end. They almost certainly will in 2014.

Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter

May 22 - 3:34 PM

Louis Delmas - DB - Lions

Lions FS Louis Delmas (knees) isn't taking part in OTAs.

"He's not here right now but there's nothing he can get out of this because he can't physically do the stuff we're doing," coach Jim Schwartz said. "The biggest thing with Lou is going to be his health and that's what he's working on." Delmas was limited to just eight games in 2012 after undergoing an August knee procedure. It's unclear if he went under-the-knife again after the season. Thanks to his injury history, the majority of Delmas' 2013 salary is tied up in per-game roster bonuses.

Source: Detroit News

May 22 - 3:21 PM

Mikel Leshoure - RB - Lions

Mikel Leshoure is being held out of team drills at Lions OTAs with an undisclosed injury.

"He's battling some stuff," coach Jim Schwartz said. "He can do some individual stuff but he's not ready to do any team work." There are no indications that the injury is serious, but it's worrisome news for a player who's had trouble staying healthy since being the No. 57 overall pick of the 2011 draft. Leshoure can ill-afford any more leg ailments after plodding through 2012. For now, Leshoure remains penciled in as the Lions' short-yardage "specialist" despite his anemic 3.71 yards per carry last season.

Source: Detroit News

May 22 - 3:10 PM

Brian Urlacher - LB - Free Agent

Ex-Bears MLB Brian Urlacher says there's "no scenario" in which he'd un-retire.

"I'm tired of working out," Urlacher said in a Wednesday radio interview. Urlacher also admitted his troublesome knee will never be the same. "I won't be able to move like I want to." Hanging up his cleats with 1,229 tackles, 41.5 sacks, 22 interceptions and 12 forced fumbles to his name, Urlacher is the living embodiment of a Hall-of-Famer.

Source: Jeff Dickerson on Twitter

May 22 - 3:06 PM

Margus Hunt - DL - Bengals

Bengals agreed to terms with No. 53 overall pick DE Margus Hunt.

One of the draft's most unique prospects, Hunt is a native of Estonia going on 26 years of age. The SMU product didn't light up the stat-sheet in college, but tore up the Combine, running a 4.60 40-yard dash and 1.62 ten-yard split. A mountainous 6-foot-8, 277 pounds, Hunt managed an eye-popping 38 bench-press reps. Bengals.com believes Hunt could be a frequent inactive as he learns the NFL game as a rookie, but his upside is definitely off the charts. It's just a matter of harnessing it, which is never easy.

May 22 - 2:58 PM

Nate Burleson - WR - Lions

Nate Burleson (leg) has been a full participant in Lions OTAs.

"I wasn't supposed to; I was told not to (practice)," Burleson said. "But it's like I always told you guys, if I can walk I can run, and if I can run I can play. ... It's as healed up as it's going to get." Burleson will likely take it easy before training camp, but his leg is no longer an issue. Burleson will fill-in as the Lions' No. 2 receiver until Ryan Broyles (torn ACL) is ready to return.

Source: Detroit News

May 22 - 2:49 PM