Derrick

Mason

“I got it loosened up,” Mason said. “It’s nothing major. I’ll be all right.” We’ll keep an eye on it, but Mason should be starting in all fantasy leagues this weekend.

This is good news for Mason’s fantasy prospects. He looked excellent all preseason and may be counted on more this season with Justin McCareins gone and Ty Calico hurting.

We’ll update once we know more. Erron Kinney is also undergoing an MRI. The Titans have totally fallen apart because of injuries.

The Titans are in trouble, but we think they’ll find a way to keep Mason. His cap number isn’t that high for a guy who can lead the league in receptions.

They appear to be the favorites for Mason, although the Giants and Jets should be in the mix.

Both New York teams, Cincinatti, and Baltimore are involved. Mason is familiar with the position coach in Jacksonville and knows the division well. He would help Byron Leftwich’s value plenty.

Mason hopes to wrap a deal somewhere by Thursday or Friday. Baltimore, Jacksonville, and New York are the favorites. A Mason signing in New York would endanger Santana Moss’ future with the team.

So what spots do Santana Moss and Justin McCareins fill? Likely No. 2 and No. 3 receivers if the Jets sign Mason.

Mason is no longer a great big-play threat, so it will hurt him significantly in fantasy leagues to see his reception total decline in Baltimore. It’s hard to imagine him catching 90 balls again.

The Ravens presumably have an offer out to Floyd’s agent, who was asking for the moon early in free agency. Floyd’s decision could turn out to have major repercussions for the Ravens’ offense, as the fallback plan appears to be re-signing a swiftly declining Derrick Mason while hoping raw rookie Torrey Smith (hamstring) is ready to make an early-season impact. Per Wilson, Floyd’s other suitors are the Vikings, Cardinals, Panthers, and Raiders.