Updated Player News

The Buccaneers have released DE Simeon Rice. Rice is coming off shoulder surgery and is getting older, so with Gaines Adams ready to step in at the DE position this is not a major surprise. Rice will more than likely join another team but his fantasy value is very low right now.

DE Gaines Adams signed a 6-year deal with the Buccaneers, making him the first rookie in the top 5 to sign. Adams should start immediately for the Bucs. He is a great dynasty pick and might be worth drafting in redraft leagues. This guy can get after the passer.

With rookie Marshawn Lynch still unsigned, Bills RB Anthony Thomas received most of the first team snaps in practice. Lynch will be signed very soon and should take over as the RB1, so don't read into this very deep.

Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal dogfighting charges and was released without bond until a Nov. 26 trial. The Vick story continues all over the television but he is not on any fantasy cheat sheet right now.

The Buffalo Bills place QB J.P. Losman on the PUP list. Losman strained his back two days ago while lifting weights. This is just a precaution. Losman will be the starter on week 1. Losman actually improved a lot last season and is a nice sleeper selection especially if you get Lee Evans on your team.

Vikings head coach Brad Childress has said that he has seen a vast improvement on WR Troy Williamson's play since visiting a vision consultant in the offseason. I'm not buying this positive talk about Williamson. He has not lived up to expectations and I don't expect him to this year either.

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The Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms with RB Michael Bush. Bush is considered a value pick in most drafts. He may not start the season completely healthy but could be the starter by mid-season. The bad news is he plays for the Raiders and their offense is not good.

Bengals RB Chris Perry, who is still rehabbing an injured ankle, will miss up to 6 weeks of training camp. This is good news for Kenny Irons. Perry will be no help to you this season but Irons could get some snaps on 3rd and should be considered in dynasty leagues.

Chicago LB Lance Briggs will sign the one-year qualifying offer that will be worth $7.2 million. Now we can all sigh and draft Briggs with confidence in IDP leagues. Briggs is a top 20 IDP LB and should be all over the field for the Bears.

The Titans have agreed to terms with veteran free agent WR Eric Moulds. While the Titans need some experience at the WR position, Moulds is past his prime. I wouldn't draft any of the Titan WRs with confidence simply because Vince Young is not a big time passer just yet.

 Atlanta RB Warrick Dunn had surgery for a herniated disc last week and will miss up to 6 weeks of training camp. Dunn could be "done" as a fantasy player. He is certainly on the downhill side of his career and is a RB3 at best this season. The good news is Jerious Norwood should be in line to be the starter for the Falcons this season. Norwood may surprise us with a nice season if the Falcons can get some QB play from Vick...er, Harrington.