NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora has the latest on the trade talk surrounding Chargers holdout Vincent Jackson, plus the chances rookie C.J. Spiller will start for the Bills in Week 1.

There continues to be chatter regarding the Rams’ interest in Chargers holdout WR Vincent Jackson, but some of the reports are conflicting.

The timing of the decision by Sidney Rice to undergo surgery on his ailing hip raised eyebrows for some, brought about conspiracy theories for others. The exact nature of Rice’s injury still hasn’t been revealed, but the fact remains he’s likely to miss at least eight weeks of the season after having surgery on Monday night. The suddenly short-handed Vikings responded in quick fashion by signing free agent Javon Walker, looking into a deal for Chargers holdout Vincent Jackson and trading for Greg Camarillo. On Wednesday, Rice posted a blog on his personal site explaining the timeline of his injury, including a previously unknown detail: A recent MRI exam by doctors revealed “significant changes” in his hip that his doctor felt […]

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There has been a feeling that WR Malcolm Floyd was going to be the guy to step up during Vincent Jackson‘s absence in San Diego. But Legedu Naanee saw three targets very early for the Chargers, including a 28-yard touchdown pass on a nice throw by Rivers.

Tom Brady reported to Patriots training camp with the team’s rookies Sunday, according to The Boston Globe. Brady and the Patriots also have begun discussing a contract extension.

The suspension and possible holdout of Vincent Jackson is having a ripple effect in fantasy football.

NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi believes the suspension of Vincent Jackson, and the long-term potential of a longer suspension, will impact his next contract and diminish his trade value.

The chatter about Vincent Jackson‘s future has picked up of late, and there’s no shortage of intrigue as to which teams could be interested in the Pro Bowl receiver and at what point the Chargers would consider trading him.

Vincent Jackson is a physical, big (6-foot-5) game breaker of a receiver. Who would not want him?

Well the Chargers for one.

The relationship between the Chargers and WR Vincent Jackson doesn’t seem like it will end well. Recent reports suggest that several teams are interested in acquiring Jackson.

The Seahawks proved to be the team interested in Vincent Jackson, but it doesn’t sound likely — for now — that the Chargers will trade their Pro Bowl wide receiver.

If WR Vincent Jackson were ever made available by the Charhers, he would figure to be one of the most coveted players on the market. And at least one team has already called the Chargers, and was politely declined.

The Chargers and WR Vincent Jackson could be heading for a divorce. The Chargers reduced their tender offer for Jackson, who is believed to be willing to sit out the first 10 games of the 2010 NFL season. If the Chargers decide to trade Jackson, who could be one of the front runners for the receivers services?

The absence of WR Vincent Jackson would have a major fantasy impact on the Chargers in 2010.