Update: The Mercury News is reporting that the 49ers may let superstar tight end Vernon Davis become a free agent after this season. The report cites an NFL source that says the 49ers’ only planned on paying one of Patrick Willis and Davis.  Willis inked a large 5 year extension earlier this week.

Fantasy Impact: Davis could hit the open market and would be a hot commodity.  Look for another big season from Davis.

Update: The Baltimore Sun is reporting that Ravens safety Ed Reed is currently recovering from offseason hip surgery. Indications are that Reed will return to the team this season after pondering retirement.  Reed will not be at mini camp this weekend.

Fantasy Impact: Reed is one of the best safeties in the game, but his age is catching up to him. Look for Tommy Zbikowski to play a larger role in the Ravens defense this year.

Update: Free agent cornerback William James has signed with the San Francisco 49ers, according to CSN’s Matt Maiocco. The deal is reportedly for one year.

Fantasy Impact: James gets out of Detroit where he had two INTs last season and now gets a shot to play with a 49ers team that should compete for a division title.

Update: ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper had microfracture surgery in the offseason, which may be why interest in the All-Pro safety was subdued over the past few months. Sharper resigned with the Saints on Monday.

Fantasy Impact: Microfracture surgery is a much more serious procedure than the arthroscropic surgery Sharper was said to have had. His availability for the start of the regular season could be in jeopardy. The 34-year-old Sharper had nine interceptions last season.

Update: The Miami Herald is reporting that Dolphins OG Justin Smiley’s surgically repaired shoulder is shot.  It is being reported that his arm strength is all but gone, and he is no longer the player he was when the team signed him two season ago.

Fantasy Impact: Smiley is on the trading block, but it is unlikely the Dolphins will get any serious offers for him given he is banged up.  He may end up getting his walking papers.

Update: The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the Eagles waived OG Shawn Murphy.  Murphy failed his physical which is most likely the reason for his dismissal.

Fantasy Impact: The Eagles had claimed him off waivers earlier in the week, and him failing his physical certainly didn’t help his cause.