Posluszny says he'll be ready: Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny said Wednesday that although he's yet to be cleared for contact, his shoulder feels fine and he's been cleared to participate in all other activities in the offseason. The Jaguars' leading tackler last season underwent surgery in January and expects to participate in training camp. (Updated 05/17/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - Probable for start of 2012 training camp (Updated - 1/26/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Posluszny had 119 total tackles last season with two sacks, nine passes defensed, two interceptions and a forced fumble. These are the kind of numbers owners can expect from Posluszny -- so long as he stays healthy. Draft him as a quality No. 2 Fantasy linebacker with a mid-to-late pick in drafts. (Updated 05/17/2012).
Paul Posluszny stayed healthy for nearly the entire season but still couldn't shake the injury bug, tearing his labrum in his shoulder in the team's meaningless season finale. He should be OK for the start of the season, which is good news since he's been a very reliable tackle machine over the course of his career. He was a big help to the Jaguars last season, totaling 119 tackles with two sacks, a career-high nine passes defensed and two interceptions. We suspect he'll remain a big part of the Jaguars defense, and while he'll always be an injury risk, we wouldn't have any problem drafting him as a safe No. 2 Fantasy linebacker with a middle- to late-round pick. (Updated 4/24/12)
