New England Patriots OG Logan Mankins (knee) and OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, foot) are hopeful of being ready at some point during training camp. Each has been recovering from injuries the during the offseason. Both players are expected to be ready for the season, however.
Patriots | Logan Mankins, Sebastian Vollmer remain question marks
The New England Patriots have questions about the future of OG Brian Waters (personal) heading into the 2012 season. He did not take part in organized team activities (OTAs) so he could spend more time with his family, although he hasn’t considered retirement at this time. While the team isn’t likely to find an impact lineman to add on the free-agent market, the team might target a developmental prospect with some versatility to fill in across a number of spots.
Patriots | Questions remain about Brian Waters
The New England Patriots might have an interest in bringing back free-agent DL Andre Carter (Patriots) (quadriceps) as he continues to progress in his rehab. The club has not given out his No. 93 jersey as of yet. Carter would bring a strong balance of veteran leadership and production to the locker room if he returns.
Patriots | Andre Carter might return
New England Patriots TE Daniel Fells (ankle) is considered the favorite for the No. 3 tight end job, although the team recently signed undrafted rookie TE Tyler Urban to compete. The team might also opt to bring aboard another veteran to supply depth and competition. They recently cut TE Bo Scaife loose during organized team activities (OTAs).
Patriots | Daniel Fells leads chase for No. 3 TE spot
New England Patriots TE Jake Ballard (knee) projects to spend part of 2012, if not all, recovering from a major knee injury.
Patriots | Jake Ballard not likely to help much
New England Patriots TEs Daniel Fells (ankle) and Rob Gronkowski (ankle) managed injuries throughout the offseason, and it is uncertain if one or both will be on the field for the start of training camp.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski, Daniel Fells uncertain for start of camp
Retired RB LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers) said Saturday, June 23, that he considered continuing his career with the Denver Broncos. ‘The only team I really gave a thought to was the Broncos, because of (QB Peyton Manning),’ Tomlinson said. ‘We talked. (Tomlinson’s agent Tom Condon) talked with them. It made me pause a little (and think), ‘Was this what I really wanted to do?’ I said, ‘They got Peyton, they have a good defense already; they went deep into the playoffs with (QB Tim Tebow), what are they going to do with Peyton?’ I seriously thought about it.’
Broncos | LaDainian Tomlison considered Denver before retirement
It was a happy homecoming when LaDainian Tomlinson called it a career as a member of the Chargers, but L.T. admits he first gave thought to joining one of the Bolts’ main rivals.
LaDainian Tomlinson only considered Denver Broncos
The war of words between the NFLPA and the league got a little sharper on Saturday with union spokesman George Atallah’s characterization of the evidence in the NFL’s “bounty” inquiry.
NFLPA defends DeMaurice Smith’s absence at ‘bounty’ hearings
Former Georgia football coach Jim Donnan has agreed to a proposed bankruptcy settlement with a West Virginia company and investors who say the coach owes them $40 million lost in a failed Ponzi scheme.
