With preseason games in the immediate future, the news from training camps continues to pour in a relentless pace. Today's notes will begin with some clarity on injury situations around the league:

After an injury scare early on Tuesday, the NFL Network's Mike Garaofolo is reporting that Julian Edelman's foot injury should check out just fine. Of course, any reports that come out in the upcoming days that originate from head coach Bill Belichick will likely make it seem that the wide receiver will return any time between tomorrow and the Super Bowl. So for now, there's no reason to change Edelman's outlook for the upcoming campaign.

• Although he was activated off the PUP list this week, the Bills website is reporting that Sammy Watkins (foot) will be eased back into action over the duration of the month. The good news is that his chemistry with quarterback Tyrod Taylor was excellent last year, so the duo should have little trouble getting back on the same page as long as Watkins remains healthy. Due to the uncertainty with his health, the risk he carries is built into his current average draft position, which is currently about pick number 30. Those willing to gamble on a season of full health from him could be richly rewarded.
• Moving to the Browns, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that rookie receiver Corey Coleman could be available for the team's first preseason game after injuring his hamstring last week. Even if he's unable to suit up, this now appears to be a short-term injury, so he'll continue to build rapport with Robert Griffin throughout the preseason, which could give him a chance of being a fantasy factor beginning in Week 1.
• Despite undergoing knee surgery on Tuesday, Stevie Johnson is still waiting on a timetable for his potential return to action. If news breaks soon that he'll be available for a majority of the season, he may well be worth a flyer as a fifth or sixth receiving option for fantasy teams. With the Chargers unlikely to have a stout defense again this year, Philip Rivers may be forced air things out often, and Johnson has proven to be an excellent possession receiver throughout his career.

Aside from today's injury news, there were also some news items relating to player's potential roles on their teams:

• Especially in leagues that start multiple quarterbacks, landing a starter is imperative. Unfortunately, those drafting early may have to avoid the 49ers, as the Mercury News is reporting that neither Blaine Gabbert nor Colin Kaepernick has pulled ahead in the battle to become the team's signal caller in Week 1. Although the 49ers aren't projected to be an offensive juggernaut this year, they could easily have a porous defense, which could turn into big passing numbers by their quarterback in the second half of many contests.
• While on the subject of leagues starting multiple quarterbacks, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network is reporting that Case Keenum seems to be the leading candidate to be under center in Week 1 for the Rams. Of course, rookie Jared Goff certainly could have something to say about that if he puts together an outstanding preseason, but otherwise, Keenum should be the guy, at least to start the year.
• Since the Packers very rarely seek players in free agency, it's important to note that Jared Cook has been removed from the PUP list while being cleared to practice and will try to earn a role as the pass-catching tight end for Aaron Rodgers. The veteran has long been a fantasy tease with exceptional athleticism, but also showing little to no consistency. However, he's yet to play on a high-powered offense in his career, and if he has a solid preseason, he certainly could be worth a flyer as a backup option on fantasy teams. He's basically free in fantasy drafts, and if he starts out the season slowly, it would be easy for owners to drop him for a better option.
• Fantasy owners targeting DeAndre Washington shouldn't be terribly concerned by him being listed third on the team's depth chart because CSN Bay Area is reporting that he's been working at the top backup throughout training camp. Those who aren't sold on Latavius Murray having a big year, will need to invest a pick around the 140s to land him on their fantasy squads. Although he only checks in at 5' 8" and 204 pounds, the Raiders don't have much in the way of serious competition behind Murray, so there are scenarios in which Washington could have serious value this year.
• Even though Terrance West and rookie Kenneth Dixon have been hyped up in the early days of training camp, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh made it a point to say that Justin Forsett currently looks like the Pro Bowl player of 2014. If the veteran is indeed playing as well as he has in the past, he'll be an absolute steal, as he's currently being selected about 115 picks into fantasy drafts. Despite the glowing reports, this is a position battle to keep an eye on throughout the entire preseason.