Bengals QB Andy Dalton has packed on some muscle this offseason in an effort to improve his arm strength.  Beat writer Geoff Hobson has noticed "more zip" on Dalton's ball in OTAs.  QBs coach Ken Zampese sees improvement too.  "He's got a better base to throw from now than he did during the season, which gives you the distance and the arc," Zampese said.  "He's got more control of himself when he gets back there with the fifth step. It's more balanced."  There were questions about Dalton's arm strength coming into the league last year, but it didn't appear to be an issue to us.  The increased velocity can only help though.  It's also good news for WR A.J. Green, who has the deep speed to take advantage.

Bengals QB Andy Dalton (illness) put in a full practice on Friday and is listed as probable for this weekend's game against the Bengals.  He'll be at or near 100%, but the rookie is a weak fantasy option vs. a Houston defense that finished 4th in fantasy points allowed to QBs.

Bengals QB Andy Dalton (illness) returned to practice on Thursday.  He was actually hospitalized yesterday with what he called a "24-hour bug" but remains on track to start this weekend's game against the Texans.  "I'm back and ready to go," Dalton said.

Saints QB Drew Brees is frustrated by the lack of progress in his negotiations for a new long-term deal.  "I don't think the negotiation should have been this difficult," Brees said.  "We've reached out on a number of occasions and at times I've been frustrated by the lack of response."  Brees also sounded a bit offended by the team's current offer: "I would say that the numbers that have been thrown around by ESPN and some of these other places, at times, have been pretty heavily inflated."  The deadline for franchise players to sign long-term deals is July 16th.  We still expect Brees to be signed, sealed, and delivered before then.  As long as he's there for the start of training camp, his fantasy stock will be unaffected.

The Saints and QB Drew Brees have made no progress towards a new long-term deal, according to Pro Football Talk.  ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the two sides haven't even been talking recently.  Slapped with the franchise tag back in February, Brees won't be attending the start of the team's offseason program on Monday.  We're talking about a lot of coin here, so this situation could bleed well into the summer.  The Saints need Brees around, especially with HC Sean Payton banned from the building.

According to WIST radio in New Orleans, Saints QB Drew Brees is "livid" about being slapped with the franchise tag.  Brees and the Saints have been working towards a long-term deal for the better part of the last 2 years, but they're reportedly still apart by $5 million per season.  The two sides now have until July 15th to hammer out a contract.  If it's not done by then, there's at least a possibility that Brees holds out, although he doesn't seem like the type of guy that would cause a scene.

It sounds like Rams WR Greg Salas is fully recovered from the broken leg that ended his rookie season last November.  He was impressive at OTAs on Wednesday.  "He made a few grabs for touchdowns during some red zone work including one perfectly run route where he turned [CB Bradley] Fletcher inside out," observed Rams.com's Nick Wagoner.  Salas caught 27 balls for 264 yards in just 6 games last season.  But he'll need to fight playing time this summer after St. Louis' additions of Brian Quick, Chris Givens, and Steve Smith.

As expected, Rams WR Greg Salas has been placed on IR with the broken leg he suffered in this past Sunday's game against the Cardinals.  He should be ready for 2012 training camp but won't be guaranteed a roster spot.  Meanwhile, Austin Pettis will step in as St. Louis' slot receiver.  That gives him upside in PPR formats.

Rams HC Steve Spagnuolo revealed in his post-game press conference that WR Greg Salas has a broken bone in his leg.  He's almost certainly done for the year.  Fellow rookie WR Austin Pettis becomes the top candidate to take over as St. Louis' slot receiver.  That's a position that comes with plenty of PPR update.  Pettis is worth adding in those leagues.

Rams WR Danario Alexander has been limited at OTAs with a sore hamstring.  We usually don't worry about minor injuries at this point of the year, but this is just another reminder that Alexander simply can't stay healthy.  He's appeared in only 18 games over the past 2 seasons.  After St. Louis' additions of Brian Quick, Chris Givens, and Steve Smith this offseason, Alexander is far from a lock to make the final roster.

Rams WR Danario Alexander (hamstring) is active for today's game against the 49ers.  He's missed the past 5 and isn't a fantasy option at this point.

Rams WR Danario Alexander (hamstring) practiced all week and is expected to return for Sunday’s game against the 49ers. He’s been out since Week 8 and figures to be eased back in. Alexander isn’t a fantasy option.

Titans WR Kenny Britt is undergoing a 2nd knee surgery today after tearing his ACL and MCL last September.  The first procedure took place in October.  This one is being described as "minor" and "arthroscopic" in nature.  It's still an obvious concern though.  Britt is expected to be sidelined for the next week or two, and the team now only "hopes" that he'll be ready for the season-opener.  We'll continue to track Britt's progress over the next few months, but he's shaping up as an extremely risky fantasy selection this summer.

Titans HC Mike Munchak revealed that WR Kenny Britt (knee) might need a 2nd surgery before the start of the season.  Britt had a torn ACL and MCL repaired last October.  “I think it always is (possible),” Munchak said. “I don't know if he will at some point, but I think that's something that's common with that injury.  We don't look at as a big deal. You have to look at it as why it's happening, but it's something that with guys who have had ACLs this is very common, something that's gone on at times. We'll see. He's been doing well, running hard, and we'll just have to see how the knee responds.”  All indications are that Britt's rehab has been going smoothly this offseason, so this news comes as a bit of a surprise.  The follow-up surgery would reportedly be a "minor, clean-up" procedure.  It's still a concern at this point of the year though.  We'll continue to keep a close eye on Britt's progress.

Titans WR Kenny Britt provided an update Wednesday on his recovery from last September's torn ACL.  “I’m out there running, mostly at full speed, cutting, running around,” Britt said. “The knee’s still swollen, but that comes with the territory and we’ve got three months before I get back on the field. Now we’re going downhill, and I am happy about that. Cutting and acceleration and things like that, they’re doing all right… Hopefully I will be back and ready to go.”  Britt has been setback-free this offseason and should be ready to go for Week 1.