Bears worked out former Titans RB Javon Ringer and former Cowboys RB Phillip Tanner. These names confirm how desperate the Bears are for depth behind Matt Forte. Second-year Michael Ford is the only other tailback on Chicago's roster, and he has zero NFL carries to his name. Even if signed, neither Ringer or Tanner will offer much from a fantasy perspective. Ringer did not play in 2013 and has struggled with injuries in his five-year career, and Tanner sports a 2.7 yards-per-carry average over 56 career carries.

Former Titans RB Javon Ringer is trying to reenter the NFL and worked out at Michigan State's Pro Day. He reportedly ran a 4.61 forty. Now 27 years old, Ringer may earn a look-see in someone's training camp, but he was an unimpressive talent during his initial stint in the league, lacking burst and power. He's a No. 3 back at best.

According to the Miami Herald, the Dolphins have "shown interest in taking a look at" free agent RB Javon Ringer. The Dolphins are going to go through the draft process first, but they may pursue Ringer if they don't end up using a selection on a running back. Ringer, 26, has missed 27 games through his four seasons in the league, and he has totaled just 120 carries for 486 yards and three touchdowns over that span. He'd be veteran depth behind Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas.

Free agent Javon Ringer expressed frustration to the Nashville Tennessean over the Titans' signing of Shonne Green. "I am happy for Shonn because I know him from playing in the Big Ten, and he's a good guy. He's a good running back," Ringer said. "But when they got him I said, 'Dang, they had some guys who never got a chance to play, so why are they adding someone like that?" Ringer battled knee injuries in his four seasons with the Titans, managing 120 carries for 486 yards and three touchdowns. He may not be long for the NFL.

Free agent Javon Ringer is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. Ringer has battled knee problems since coming out of Michigan State in 2009. They seem to have taken a toll on his burst, as Ringer has become difficult to watch as a runner in recent seasons. He'll have a very soft free agent market.

GM Ruston Webster said he would like to acquire a change-of-pace back. The Titans don't appear interested in re-signing free agent Javon Ringer, who has missed 27 games due to injury over the last four seasons. Perhaps they'll show some interest in speedy draft prospects such as Clemson's Andre Ellington or North Carolina's Giovani Bernard. Chris Johnson has been remarkably durable, but he does have 1,693 touches on his tires since 2008.

The Nashville Tennessean doesn't expect the Titans to show much interest in re-signing Javon Ringer. Ringer appeared in two games in 2012, rushing twice for 14 yards before tearing his MCL and finishing the season on injured reserve. He also battled a severe elbow infection at the season's onset which almost led to him losing his arm. The Titans want to employ more of a two-back offense, and Ringer's durability issues have left him unreliable.

Titans placed RB Javon Ringer on injured reserve with a torn MCL, ending his season. S Tracy Wilson was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Ringer has not been designated for return, so his season is truly over. Ringer would have been healthy in time to contribute this year, but with Chris Johnson finally beyond his early-season struggles, he had become a wasted roster spot with Jamie Harper earning the coaching staff's trust. In the final year of his rookie deal, Ringer will be a free agent at season's end.

The Titans have no plans to place Javon Ringer (torn MCL) on injured reserve. Ringer is at least four weeks away from playing in game, but the Titans are being patient. "He's on target like we thought," coach Mike Munchak said. When Ringer does return, he'll handle third-down duties and back up Chris Johnson.

Updating previous items, Javon Ringer will only miss 4-6 weeks with a torn MCL in his left knee. It's better than the worst-case scenario initially feared by the Titans, which would have cost Ringer the remainder of the season. The 4-6 week timetable could have him back somewhere between Weeks 10 and 12. Jamie Harper will slide into the primary backup tailback role behind Chris Johnson. Ringer is droppable in fantasy leagues and can be replaced by Harper as a CJ?K handcuff.