Chiefs coach Andy Reid views No. 2 receiver Donnie Avery as a "legitimate starter." Avery is locked in opposite Dwayne Bowe after the Chiefs flipped Jon Baldwin to the 49ers for A.J. Jenkins. "We felt that when we brought (Avery) here, we felt that since he's been here that he can be a quality starter on our football team." The injury-prone deep threat has had an unimpressive camp, and caught just one pass in two preseason games. Avery's skill-set doesn't alight with the weak-armed Alex Smith's. He's a low-end WR5.

Donnie Avery is expected to be the Chiefs' No. 2 wideout. Avery entered camp behind Jon Baldwin at the "Z" receiver position. But Baldwin, a 2011 first-round pick, is "still learning" and has had a "tough" month. That leaves Avery, who best fits as a situational deep threat, as an every-down receiver. It's more trouble for Andy Reid and the Chiefs as they try to install a pass-heavy offense under Alex Smith. Dwayne Bowe is going to be a target monster.

Donnie Avery is listed behind Jon Baldwin at Z receiver on the Chiefs' initial training camp depth chart. Baldwin and Dwayne Bowe are the starters, with Avery and Dexter McCluster behind them. Avery was signed to start in the offseason, inking a three-year, $8.55 million deal, but missed the entire spring with a high ankle sprain and has struggled with drops in camp. Don't expect any 2013 fantasy impact from Avery.

Chiefs WR Donnie Avery was medically cleared for the start of training camp. Signed to a three-year, $8.55 million deal in free agency, Avery missed all of OTAs with a high ankle sprain. He's fully healthy now, although Avery has a brittle injury history. He's tentatively expected to start opposite Dwayne Bowe.

Chiefs WR Donnie Avery missed most of OTAs with a high ankle sprain. It's an injury that'll heal before training camp, but explains with Jon Baldwin received more first-team reps than he normally would've. We tentatively expect Jamaal Charles to finish second on the Chiefs in receptions, behind Dwayne Bowe. Avery and Dexter McCluster would be alternative pass-catching options.

The Kansas City Star considers Donnie Avery the Chiefs' "likely" starting wide receiver opposite Dwayne Bowe. The Star projects Dexter McCluster as Kansas City's slot receiver. The paper does not mention 2011 first-round pick Jon Baldwin among the Chiefs' top three wideouts, which perhaps hints he's not necessarily in new head coach Andy Reid's plans. Avery, coming off a 60/781/3 line in Indianapolis last season, would do well to repeat those numbers in Kansas City. We won't project him to.

Chiefs signed WR Donnie Avery, formerly of the Colts. Avery, 29 in June, recorded 60 receptions for 781 yards and three touchdowns as the starter opposite Reggie Wayne in Indy last year. He was outplayed by rookie T.Y. Hilton and has always struggled with injuries, drops, and a distinct lack of physicality. The Chiefs did want to upgrade their perimeter speed, though, and Avery's sub-4.4 wheels can help in that area. With Dwayne Bowe, Avery, and slot receiver Dexter McCluster in place, we would not be surprised if the Chiefs put Jon Baldwin on the trade block before the draft.

Free agent WR Donnie Avery will visit the Chiefs Wednesday. A straight-line speedster that has proven to be drop-prone, Avery would fill the DeSean Jackson role in Andy Reid's offense. He should come cheaply after posting just 781 yards and three touchdowns despite starting 16 games with Andrew Luck and Bruce Arians last season.

The New York Post mentions free agents Donnie Avery and Brian Hartline as options for the Jets. Avery makes a lot more sense. He'll be cheaper for the cap-strapped Jets, and he's a deep threat that Gang Green lacks at the moment. Plus, Avery is more of a role player. The Jets appear to have a set starting trio at receiver in Santonio Holmes, Jeremy Kerley, and Stephen Hill -- not that it's a good group.

New OC Pep Hamilton talked up free agent WR Donnie Avery Wednesday. Hamilton appears to be operating as if the Colts will re-sign Avery despite an inconsistent, drop-plagued 2012 campaign. It's a situation for T.Y. Hilton advocates to monitor closely. Hilton will be a breakout candidate no matter what, but if Avery does return the two could share some of the situational deep threat work.