Door is open for Vikes trade for Jackson

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson's suspension will be reduced to four games if he is traded by Wednesday (Sept. 22). The NFL and the players union agreed on Thursday that he can be traded provided the Chargers can come to terms with another team.

The agreement, in effect, reduces Jackson's six-game suspension to four games if he is traded. His suspension is a result of his violating the league's substance abuse policy.

The Vikings are rumored to be one of a handful of teams interested in acquiring Jackson so keep following this story. Should Minnesota get him, Jackson becomes an immediate low-end No. 1 or  high-end No. 2 receiver the day he becomes eligible.

It's official in Philadelphia, Michael Vick will start at quarterback for the Eagles in place of the injured Kevin Kolb (concussion). It is possible Kolb could be cleared to play as a second or third QB for the game.

Laurence Maroney may have found a new home in Denver but don't expect him to contribute much unless some players in front of him get hurt. The former New England running back will likely follow Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter in the running rotation.

FOXSports.com is reporting that the Vikings will offer a high draft pick to the San Diego Chargers for wide receiver Vincent Jackson if Jackson wins his grievance hearing today. If signed, Jackson would immediately be a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 receiver in fantasy upon his return from suspension.

Bad news for owners of wideout Early Doucet of the Arizona Cardinals. He is being examined for a sports hernia today and, if the tests come back positive, he will likely have surgery and have to sit out at least a few weeks. Now might be a good time to drop Doucet in favor of another back-up receiver.

Tampa Bay rookier running back Kareem Huggins is in a similar situation with groin issues. He likely won't need surgery but probably won't be 100 percent for at least a few weeks. A sleeper in most fantasy drafts this year, Huggins should probably be dropped for a healthy back who will actually play.

It's looking doubtful that Cleveland quarterback Jake Delhomme (ankle) will be able to play this weekend. If he can't go, Seneca Wallace will take his spot. If Wallace plays, there are no Browns worth playing in fantasy this weekend.

Baltimore tight end Todd Heap has a shoulder injury that may keep him out for Week 2. If he can't go, Ed Dickson would replace him in the lineup. Dickson has no fantasy value.