After a few slow weeks due to inactivity in the NFL, the Monday Morning Rehab is back to near capacity again this week.

Six players grace the halls of the MMR this week as NFL training camps approach. Football action will begin for teams across the country as early as the end of this week.

Hard to believe that football is back already.

Once we — football fans — get to this point in the offseason, it does not seem so long after all. There is just enough football action between the Super Bowl and training camps to keep fans satiated. Just enough to keep us interested.

Thank goodness for that. Look, baseball and basketball are great sports in their own rights. Baseball was one of my favorites as a child, but the scandals of the last few years have really soured the sport in my eyes. Basketball is getting better and better by the year, but nothing captivates the American fan quite like football.

So is it too soon to ask if you are ready for some football?!? The wait is nearly over.

Cadillac Williams [RB, Buccaneers]

From RotoWorld:

Beat writer Stephen Holder thinks Cadillac Williams (torn patellar tendon) will start training camp on the “physically unable to perform” list.

Safe to say The Hazean is rooting for Caddy once again this summer.

It would take a moderate miracle for Williams to see live action this season, but I would not put anything past him after recovering from what was called a career-ending injury two years ago. Despite being a Saints fan, I find Williams’ passion and work ethic refreshing. Keep working hard Caddy.

Lance Moore [WR, Saints]

From NFL GridIron Gab:

Moore had a tough offseason, tearing his labrum and dislocating his shoulder while lifting weights back in April. Though it all, Moore thinks he’ll be ready to go by two or three weeks into training camp.

This could explain Moore’s relatively low average draft position in mock drafts so far this summer.

As long as he stays off the field long enough to fully recover from the shoulder injury, the Saints will do their best to protect him through camp. The No. 2 receiver in a prolific offense, Moore may not match last year’s output but should still be more than serviceable in all fantasy formats. I would welcome him as a WR3 with the upside of an every-week fantasy starter.

Carson Palmer [QB, Bengals]

From FanHouse:

And while he admitted his arm strength wasn’t where he wanted it to be during a late June minicamp, Palmer told FanHouse this week he’s now 100 percent physically, and confident in his belief that the elbow shouldn’t hamper him in 2009.

Palmer may be one of the most undervalued fantasy players heading into draft season, but news like this will quickly improve his stock.

Training camp will be the true test for Palmer. The Bengals, however, may not let him loose for a few weeks into it. By the time Cincinnati’s first preseason game comes around, fantasy owners should get a good glimpse of Palmer’s true health. By keeping him mostly under wraps, the Bengals are going to help keep Palmer’s profile low — and also prevent him from moving up too much in the fantasy rankings.

That is good news for fantasy owners looking to grab him at a bargain rate.

Brandon Marshall [WR, Broncos]

From RotoWorld:

Speaking on NFL Network’s Total Access, Brandon Marshall (hip surgery) says he’s “good and ready” for football activity after performing a 360 dunk and a followup windmill earlier this week.

Finally some good news regarding Marshall.

Now if he can stay out of trouble and find some happiness in Denver, things might start looking up again for the promising young receiver. While Denver has stated that he will not be traded, fantasy owners are secretly hoping he somehow lands in Chicago with Jay Cutler. Perhaps just a pipe dream, but crossing my fingers nonetheless.

Derek Anderson [QB, Browns]

From ProFootballTalk:

The 2007 Pro Bowler suffered a calf injury during Cleveland’s final minicamp, but the injury was never believed to be serious.  Now there is confirmation the injury is no longer an issue.

Anderson has his work cut out for him this training camp. He supposedly is trailing Brady Quinn in the early race for the Browns’ starting quarterback job. All hands — and calves and knees — will need to be on deck for DA to keep up with the younger Quinn.

Sidney Rice [WR, Vikings]

From RotoWorld:

Sidney Rice worked out with no knee brace Wednesday for the first time in the last ten months.

Finally.

Talk about a slow healer. Rice is healthy for the first time since very early last season and just in time for training camp.

All eyes in Minnesota remain on Brett Favre. If he becomes the Vikings next quarterback, expect the competition at wide receiver to really heat up. Between Rice, Bernard Berrian and rookie Percy Harvin, Favre certainly would have some decent weapons at his disposal.

The MMR will continue to run every Monday morning as scheduled during the offseason. If you have an injury update or want an update on a certain player, please leave a note in the comments.