April 13, 2010

2010 player movement tracker

By Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
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There are two kinds of Fantasy Football owners: Those who stay on top of the news all year long, and those who wake up the day of their draft and have no clue who plays on which team.

Clearly, you're the former -- you want to know where the top Fantasy-relevant players are headed. So for you, we've devised this sortable chart that will track the movement of several NFL folks this offseason. The goal here is to keep you informed on where there are personnel changes that matter to Fantasy owners.

Some free-agent notes:

UFA: Unrestricted Free Agent -- A player who can sign anywhere.*
RFA: Restricted Free Agent -- A player who can sign anywhere but original team can match offer or receive compensation from new team.
EXFA: Exclusive Rights Free Agent -- A player who can only negotiate with current team.
FRAN: Franchised Player -- A player who is guaranteed a one-year deal from his original team relative to highest-paid players at his position. The new team must give two first-round picks as compensation to original team if signed away.
*- for the sake of simplicity, released players have this designation

2010 NFL Player Movement Tracker (sortable)
Pos.	Player	'09 team	Status
QB	Anderson, Derek	CLE	TO CARDINALS
QB	Bulger, Marc	STL	TO RAVENS
QB	Campbell, Jason	WAS	TO RAIDERS
QB	Carr, David	NYG	TO 49ERS
QB	Clemens, Kellen	NYJ	RE-SIGNED
QB	Culpepper, Daunte	DET	UFA
QB	Delhomme, Jake	CAR	TO BROWNS
QB	Feeley, A.J.	CAR	TO RAMS
QB	Gradkowski, Bruce	OAK	RE-SIGNED
QB	Grossman, Rex	HOU	TO REDSKINS
QB	Hill, Shaun	SF	TO LIONS
QB	Jackson, Tarvaris	MIN	RE-SIGNED
QB	Leftwich, Byron	TB	TO STEELERS
QB	McNabb, Donovan	PHI	TO REDSKINS
QB	Moore, Matt	CAR	RE-SIGNED
QB	Orton, Kyle	DEN	RE-SIGNED
QB	Pennington, Chad	MIA	RE-SIGNED
QB	Quinn, Brady	CLE	TO BRONCOS
QB	Redman, Chris	ATL	RE-SIGNED
QB	Russell, JaMarcus	OAK	UFA
QB	Smith, Troy	BAL	RE-SIGNED
QB	Wallace, Seneca	SEA	TO BROWNS
RB	Bell, Kahlil	CHI	RE-SIGNED
RB	Bell, Mike	NO	TO EAGLES
RB	Betts, Ladell	NO	UFA
RB	Brown, Chris	HOU	UFA
RB	Darby, Kenneth	STL	RE-SIGNED
RB	Fargas, Justin	OAK	UFA
RB	Faulk, Kevin	NE	RE-SIGNED
RB	Gado, Samkon	STL	UFA
RB	Ganther, Quinton	WAS	TO SEAHAWKS
RB	Green, Ahman	GB	UFA
RB	Harrison, Jerome	CLE	RE-SIGNED
RB	Hillis, Peyton	DEN	TO BROWNS
RB	Johnson, Larry	CIN	TO REDSKINS
RB	Jones, Thomas	NYJ	TO CHIEFS
RB	Lewis, Jamal	CLE	UFA
RB	Moats, Ryan	HOU	TO VIKINGS
RB	Norwood, Jerious	ATL	RE-SIGNED
RB	Parker, Willie	PIT	TO REDSKINS
RB	Snelling, Jason	ATL	RE-SIGNED
RB	Sproles, Darren	SD	RE-SIGNED
RB	Taylor, Chester	MIN	TO BEARS
RB	Tomlinson, LaDainian	SD	TO JETS
RB	Washington, Leon	NYJ	TO SEAHAWKS
RB	Weaver, Leonard	PHI	RE-SIGNED
RB	Westbrook, Brian	PHI	UFA
RB	White, LenDale	TEN	TO BRONCOS
RB	Williams, Cadillac	TB	RE-SIGNED
WR	Austin, Miles	DAL	RE-SIGNED
WR	Avant, Jason	PHI	RE-SIGNED
WR	Bess, Davone	MIA	RE-SIGNED
WR	Boldin, Anquan	ARI	TO RAVENS
WR	Breaston, Steve	ARI	RE-SIGNED
WR	Brown, Reggie	PHI	TO BUCCANEERS
WR	Bryant, Antonio	TB	TO BENGALS
WR	Burleson, Nate	SEA	TO LIONS
WR	Coles, Laveranues	CIN	TO JETS
WR	Clayton, Mark	BAL	RE-SIGNED
WR	Chambers, Chris	KC	RE-SIGNED
WR	Cribbs, Josh	CLE	RE-SIGNED
WR	Curtis, Kevin	PHI	UFA
WR	Edwards, Braylon	NYJ	RE-SIGNED
WR	Floyd, Malcom	SD	RE-SIGNED
WR	Galloway, Joey	PIT	TO REDSKINS
WR	Holmes, Santonio	PIT	TO JETS
WR	Holt, Torry	JAC	TO PATRIOTS
WR	Jackson, Vincent	SD	RFA/1st+3rd
WR	Jones, Matt	n/a	TO BENGALS
WR	Marshall, Brandon	DEN	TO DOLPHINS
WR	Mason, Derrick	BAL	RE-SIGNED
WR	Muhammad, Muhsin	CAR	RETIRED
WR	Owens, Terrell	BUF	TO BENGALS
WR	Randle El, Antwaan	WAS	TO STEELERS
WR	Reed, Josh	BUF	TO CHARGERS
WR	Stallworth, Donte	CLE	TO RAVENS
WR	Stovall, Maurice	TB	RE-SIGNED
WR	Urban, Jerheme	ARI	TO CHIEFS
WR	Walter, Kevin	HOU	RE-SIGNED
WR	Washington, Kelley	BAL	TO EAGLES
WR	Williams, Demetrius	BAL	RE-SIGNED
TE	Crumpler, Alge	TEN	TO PATRIOTS
TE	Daniels, Owen	HOU	RE-SIGNED
TE	Fasano, Anthony	MIA	RE-SIGNED
TE	Heller, Will	DET	RE-SIGNED
TE	King, Jeff	CAR	RE-SIGNED
TE	McMichael, Randy	STL	TO CHARGERS
TE	Scaife, Bo	TEN	RE-SIGNED
TE	Scheffler, Tony	DEN	TO LIONS
TE	Smith, L.J.	BAL	UFA
TE	Watson, Benjamin	NE	TO BROWNS
K	Carpenter, Dan	MIA	RE-SIGNED
K	Cundiff, Billy	BAL	RE-SIGNED
K	Feely, Jay	NYJ	TO CARDINALS
K	Gostkowski, Stephen	NE	RE-SIGNED
K	Graham, Shayne	CIN	TO RAVENS
K	Mare, Olindo	SEA	RE-SIGNED
K	Rackers, Neil	ARI	TO TEXANS
K	Reed, Jeff	PIT	RE-SIGNED
K	Stover, Matt	IND	UFA
K	Suisham, Shaun	DAL	UFA
DL	Brayton, Tyler	CAR	RE-SIGNED
DL	Brown, Alex	CHI	TO SAINTS
DL	Edwards, Ray	MIN	RE-SIGNED
DL	Franklin, Aubrayo	SF	FRAN
DL	Henderson, John	JAC	TO RAIDERS
DL	Hunter, Jason	DET	RE-SIGNED
DL	Kampman, Aaron	GB	TO JAGUARS
DL	Little, Leonard	STL	UFA
DL	Ogunleye, Adewale	CHI	UFA
DL	Peppers, Julius	CAR	TO BEARS
DL	Pickett, Ryan	GB	RE-SIGNED
DL	Seymour, Richard	OAK	RE-SIGNED
DL	Tapp, Darryl	SEA	TO EAGLES
DL	Vanden Bosch, Kyle	TEN	TO LIONS
DL	Wilfork, Vince	NE	RE-SIGNED
LB	Brackett, Gary	IND	RE-SIGNED
LB	Bulluck, Keith	TEN	TO GIANTS
LB	Dansby, Karlos	ARI	TO DOLPHINS
LB	Davis, Andra	DEN	TO BILLS
LB	Davis, Thomas	CAR	RE-SIGNED
LB	Dumervil, Elvis	DEN	RE-SIGNED
LB	Ellison, Keith	BUF	RE-SIGNED
LB	Gocong, Chris	PHI	TO BROWNS
LB	Hall, Alex	CLE	TO EAGLES
LB	Hawthorne, David	SEA	RE-SIGNED
LB	Howard, Thomas	OAK	RE-SIGNED
LB	Jackson, D'Qwell	CLE	RE-SIGNED
LB	Johnson, Derrick	KC	RE-SIGNED
LB	Merriman, Shawne	SD	RFA/1st+3rd
LB	Morrison, Kirk	OAK	TO JAGUARS
LB	Roth, Matt	CLE	RE-SIGNED
LB	Ryans, DeMeco	HOU	RE-SIGNED
LB	Ruud, Barrett	TB	RE-SIGNED
LB	Taylor, Jason	MIA	TO JETS
LB	Tulloch, Stephen	TEN	RE-SIGNED
LB	Wimbley, Kamerion	CLE	TO RAIDERS
LB	Witherspoon, Will	PHI	TO TITANS
DB	Atogwe, Oshiomogho	STL	RE-SIGNED
DB	Bethea, Antoine	IND	RE-SIGNED
DB	Brown, Mike	KC	UFA
LB	Brown, Sheldon	PHI	TO BROWNS
DB	Clark, Ryan	PIT	RE-SIGNED
DB	Collins, Nick	GB	RE-SIGNED
DB	Grant, Deon	SEA	TO GIANTS
DB	Harris, Chris	CAR	TO BEARS
DB	Jones, Adam	n/a	TO BENGALS
DB	Landry, Dawan	BAL	RE-SIGNED
DB	Manning, Danieal	CHI	RE-SIGNED
DB	Marshall, Richard	DAL	RE-SIGNED
DB	Phillips, Jermaine	TB	UFA
DB	Pollard, Bernard	HOU	RE-SIGNED
DB	Rhodes, Kerry	NYJ	TO CARDINALS
DB	Robinson, Dunta	HOU	TO FALCONS
DB	Rolle, Antrel	ARI	TO GIANTS
DB	Scott, Bryan	BUF	RE-SIGNED
DB	Wilson, George	BUF	RE-SIGNED
DB	Wilson, Gibril	MIA	TO BENGALS

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Winslow a 'rotational player?'
Kellen Winslow, TE, SEA
5/25/2012

News: Kellen Winslow became a Seahawk recently, and he's spoken highly of his new team. But it remains how they'll use him and how often they'll use him. According to SiriusXM NFL Radio, a league personnel executive believes that Winslow's best days are behind him. "We talked to the Bucs before the draft and talked about (Winslow) further internally," said the source. "We just didn't think he could be more than a rotational player at this point (in his career) after examining his tape and performance."

Analysis: Winslow had 75 receptions for 763 yards and two TDs in 2011 and has caught at least 66 passes in each of his last three years while not missing a game. There is definitely a perception that he's old and over the hill, which his receiving average (10.2 yards per catch last year) supports. And he joins a crowded tight end corps in Seattle, but should be a fairly regular player in the offense. Problem is, he hasn't been productive enough to be considered reliable for Fantasy use week after week. He's fine as a No. 2 Fantasy TE worth a late pick, but don't expect him to put up huge numbers.

Charles to rest until camp
Jamaal Charles, RB, KC
5/25/2012

News: The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs will rest running back Jamaal Charles until training camp in late July. He is not expected to participate in their minicamp as he continues to rehab and work his way back from a torn ACL suffered last September. Head coach Romeo Crennel hopes Charles will be cleared in time for camp.

Analysis: Charles has been vocal about being ready for the season, calling himself hungry and passionate to return to form. But the fact remains that he's coming off of a major injury and isn't promised to have any of the explosiveness he had before he got hurt. Tack on the Chiefs' addition of Peyton Hillis (Charles thinks Hillis will get the tough yards and goal-line work like Thomas Jones was supposed to previously), and there's a limit to Charles' 2012 expectations. So long as Charles proves that he's ready to roll, Fantasy owners should be optimistic. Assuming he's fine, Charles will be worth taking in the early rounds on Draft Day, but more as a No. 2 Fantasy RB. Plan on drafting Charles between 25th and 35th overall in all leagues.

Source: Nicks could return before camp
Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG
5/25/2012

News: ESPN reports that a source familiar with the broken bone in Hakeem Nicks' foot says the receiver might miss four-to-six weeks recovering from the injury and not the 12-week timeframe the Giants said on Thursday. Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during an OTA practice. The team is hoping to have him back at some point during training camp and the preseason.

Analysis: Unless the diagnosis on Nicks' foot changes, we're not believers that he'll be ready in six weeks and thus long before the start of training camp. Nicks' teammate, Prince Amukamara, took 15 weeks before he was comfortable practicing last year according to the Newark Star-Ledger and he had the same injury. Nicks has had all sorts of issues with hamstrings, knees and his feet over the years. So long as he is healthy for the start of the season and gets some work in camp and a preseason game or two, the injury is more of a reminder that he's injury prone and less of a factor on his 2012 season. We'll see if this lasts into late August and the regular season; for now expect his stock to slip in drafts. He'll be a Round 3-4 choice as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver.

Roethlisberger admits to issues with new playbook
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, PIT
5/25/2012

News: Ben Roethlisberger's transition to new offensive coordinator Todd Haley's playbook is not going as smoothly as Steelers fans had hoped. Roethlisberger said Thursday that so far it's been "frustrating at times" but that he's going to put in "extra work" to understand what Haley wants him to do. "I think coach (Haley) really wants to challenge us," Big Ben said on a radio interview, per the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "Me, maybe, in particular, I think he felt like I was real comfortable with the old offense, which ... I don't know why that's a bad thing. But I'm not the head coach."

Analysis: There's all sorts of talk that Haley wants Roethlisberger to stay in the pocket to avoid excess hits and that Haley wants to run the ball more. We're not sure how this is going to play out, but we do think there's a chance Roethlisberger could attempt a ton of passes given that Rashard Mendenhall is out and Isaac Redman, while talented, might not be a 20-touch back from week to week. Much of the offense might fall on Roethlisberger's shoulders. We consider Big Ben a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB in all leagues well worth a mid-round pick.

Bradford's ankle 'getting there'
Sam Bradford, QB, STL
5/25/2012

News: Rams quarterback Sam Bradford said his left ankle, injured in October at Green Bay, is nearly 100 percent. "It's getting there," he said. "It feels better every week -- less soreness, more things I can do. It's definitely on the right track."

Analysis: There's no questioning his arm as several Rams receivers, including their rookies, have been in awe over his passing skills. Bradford is continuing to learn the Rams' new offense and says it's close to the West Coast offense he ran two season ago. But with a so-so offensive line and an unproven receiving corps, now's not the time to call Bradford a breakout candidate. He should have some good games, but no one should consider him either a Fantasy starter or a blue chip prospect. For now we're resigned to calling him a late-round pick as a good, not great, No. 2 quarterback.

Titans' Palmer breaks down QB battle
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, TEN
5/25/2012

News: It's no secret that the Titans will have a competition for the starting quarterback job between veteran Matt Hasselbeck and second-year gunslinger Jake Locker. What remains to be seen is when they'll name a starter. Offensive coordinator Chris Palmer told the media Thursday that the job is up for grabs, that no preseason starts have been promised and that the coaching staff will pick a winner based on who can lead the team to wins, starting in Week 1 against the Patriots. Palmer said that while Locker's mobility is very appealing, Hasselbeck's experience and body of work from last season also gives him a chance to remain the starter. "Jake may not give all the other guys the opportunity to make plays like Matt does, but Jake can make plays with his legs," Palmer concluded. "When you add up how many plays Matt can make with the team and how many plays Jake can make with the team then you kind of have an idea who's going to give us the best chance to win."

Analysis: Hasselbeck started every game for the Titans in 2011 and threw for 3,571 yards with 18 scores and 14 interceptions. But when Locker did play, he did well, passing for four touchdowns with no interceptions and rushing for 56 yards on eight carries with a touchdowns run. Locker's completion percentage continued to be an eyesore (34 of 66 passing for 51.5 pct.), but the stats speak for themselves. Unless Locker can really prove that he's progressed as a passer, Hasselbeck is likely to take this job -- though there's no promise he'll start every game. Neither Titans QB should be drafted with anything more than a late-round pick. We'll keep you posted on the battle.

Lloyd already up to speed with Pats
Brandon Lloyd, WR, NE
5/25/2012

News: New Patriots receiver Brandon Lloyd has been impressive during the team's OTAs, but many people expected that. After all, Lloyd is on his third stop with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and knows the playbook and play calls like the back of his hand. Lloyd has been so impressive that the Boston Globe reports that Patriots quarterbacks have been looking for him all week because he's been exactly where he needs to be on every play. Lloyd was coy when it came to his role and his goals for this season but gave a pretty simple explanation on why he wanted to follow McDaniels to New England. "You find something good, you stick with it," he said. "I think that's the case for everybody, with everything in life."

Analysis: Lloyd had 51 catches for 683 yards and five scores last year in 11 games in St. Louis when McDaniels was the offensive coordinator, and that came on the heels of a 77-catch, 1,448-yard, 11-touchdown season with McDaniels in Denver. He'll probably see a dip in opportunities because he'll share the field with so many other great weapons there. But he should still be about as productive as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver and should be drafted as such with a mid-round pick.

Tamme: Hillman looks good
Ronnie Hillman, RB, DEN
5/25/2012

News: In an interview with Moving The Chains on SiriusXM NFL Radio, new Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme gave an encouraging scouting report on rookie rusher Ronnie Hillman. "He seems to have a lot of quickness," Tamme said. "I've got to see him carry a few and catch some passes, he seems like a guy who can really move and sort of be a threat from the scatback-type position."

Analysis: Yep, that sounds like Hillman, who averaged over 130 total yards per game in 2011 with 20 total touchdowns while breaking some of Marshall Faulk's records at San Diego State. Hillman isn't a big back (5-foot-9, 200 pounds) but definitely plays bigger than he is. He's done good work between the tackles but is better known for his lateral agility and breakaway speed. Landing in Denver is nice since he won't be stuck behind a young back for long -- Willis McGahee will turn 31 in October and Knowshon Moreno is coming off of a torn ACL. We could see Hillman contribute this season, especially if he can perfect his pass blocking and receiving skills. Expect him to be taken late in all seasonal drafts as well as with a mid-to-late pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only formats.

Tamme talks offense, role
Jacob Tamme, TE, DEN
5/25/2012

News: In an interview with Moving The Chains on SiriusXM NFL Radio, new Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme sounded very excited to follow quarterback Peyton Manning to Denver from Indy, adding that he "looks great." Tamme's also excited about the direction of the new offense, calling it a mix of what he did with Manning with the Colts and what offensive coordinator Mike McCoy wants to do. On the topic of his specific role with the Broncos, Tamme didn't want to give away much but did offer what he thinks is great about being a tight end. "I'm comfortable in slot and love that, but I would say I lined up on the line of scrimmage more than everywhere else [with the Colts]," Tamme said. " ... We should be able to move around and what we're going to do offensively, hopefully, we'll be able to move around some. I think that's what's great about playing tight end these days, you get to do everything. It's what makes the position a lot of fun."

Analysis: If we're reading between the lines, the Broncos could use Tamme as a tight end, slot receiver and H-back this season, all roles he's capable of playing as evidenced by his time in Indianapolis. Being comfortable with Manning is also built-in thanks to their relationship back in Indiana. Tamme had just 177 yards on 19 catches in 2011 with one score, but he worked behind starter Dallas Clark in a Manning-less Colts offense. In 10 games without Dallas Clark in 2010, Tamme caught 67 passes for 631 yards and four touchdowns. Expect him to have some Clark-like potential and thus get swiped with a middle- to late-round pick in drafts this summer as a borderline No. 1/No. 2 TE.

Hill lines up as starter in OTAs
Stephen Hill, WR, NYJ
5/25/2012

News: Jets rookie receiver Stephen Hill lined up opposite Santonio Holmes with the first-team offense during their recent OTAs. He caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez, burning cornerback Kyle Wilson in the process, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.

Analysis: The Jets aren't going to have a dominant pass attack, so that could limit Hill's production. But he does have the chance for plenty of playing time, which is a plus. He's worth a late-round pick in seasonal formats, a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a Top 20 pick in rookie-only drafts.

More Updates

1	Aaron Rodgers, GB, QB
2	Drew Brees, NO, QB
3	Tom Brady, NE, QB
4	Cam Newton, CAR, QB
5	Matthew Stafford, DET, QB
6	Philip Rivers, SD, QB
7	Eli Manning, NYG, QB
8	Tony Romo, DAL, QB
9	Michael Vick, PHI, QB
10	Peyton Manning, DEN, QB
All Rankings

1	Arian Foster, HOU, RB
2	LeSean McCoy, PHI, RB
3	Ray Rice, BAL, RB
4	Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC, RB
5	Matt Forte, CHI, RB
6	Marshawn Lynch, SEA, RB
7	Ryan Mathews, SD, RB
8	Chris Johnson, TEN, RB
9	Adrian Peterson, MIN, RB
10	Steven Jackson, STL, RB
All Rankings

1	Calvin Johnson, DET, WR
2	Wes Welker, NE, WR
3	Roddy White, ATL, WR
4	Larry Fitzgerald, ARI, WR
5	Hakeem Nicks, NYG, WR
6	Greg Jennings, GB, WR
7	Victor Cruz, NYG, WR
8	A.J. Green, CIN, WR
9	Mike Wallace, PIT, WR
10	Miles Austin, DAL, WR
All Rankings

1	Rob Gronkowski, NE, TE
2	Jimmy Graham, NO, TE
3	Aaron Hernandez, NE, TE
4	Antonio Gates, SD, TE
5	Jason Witten, DAL, TE
6	Tony Gonzalez, ATL, TE
7	Vernon Davis, SF, TE
8	Jermichael Finley, GB, TE
9	Brent Celek, PHI, TE
10	Fred Davis, WAS, TE
All Rankings

1	Stephen Gostkowski, NE, K
2	Mason Crosby, GB, K
3	Sebastian Janikowski, OAK, K
4	David Akers, SF, K
5	Garrett Hartley, NO, K
6	Dan Bailey, DAL, K
7	Jason Hanson, DET, K
8	Neil Rackers, WAS, K
9	Alex Henery, PHI, K
10	Nate Kaeding, SD, K
All Rankings

1	49ers, DST
2	Texans, DST
3	Ravens, DST
4	Giants, DST
5	Steelers, DST
6	Seahawks, DST
7	Eagles, DST
8	Packers, DST
9	Jets, DST
10	Patriots, DST
All Rankings