Eagles TE/H-back James Casey has been cleared for training camp after undergoing a right knee scope in late May. The injury kept Casey out of mandatory minicamp, but he'll be a full-go for contact work. Eagles beat writers didn't have much of a chance to see how Casey will be employed under rookie coach Chip Kelly. Kelly's offense is decidedly run-based, but Casey will be a TE2 prospect to monitor this preseason.

James Casey underwent arthroscopic surgery to clean out loose cartilage in his right knee. Casey, who signed a three-year, $12M contract with the Eagles in March, will miss the rest of spring workouts. He is expected to be ready for training camp. It's a setback for a player trying to learn Chip Kelly's offense and competing for snaps with both Brent Celek and rookie Zach Ertz. Casey was barely on the TE2 radar anyway.

Coach Chip Kelly referenced Aaron Hernandez twice when talking about newly signed James Casey's role with the Eagles.

Eagles agreed to terms with TE/FB James Casey, formerly of the Texans, to a three-year, $14.5 million contract. Casey, 28, posted career highs in catches (34), yards (330), and touchdowns (3) last season despite being used incorrectly by the Texans' coaching staff. Casey was often asked to play fullback, but he is a natural tight end and terrific pass catcher at 6-foot-3 and 243 pounds. While we don't necessarily anticipate big fantasy stats, Casey will give Michael Vick an intriguing weapon down the seam and underneath in Chip Kelly's four-wide spread attack.

The Eagles have scheduled a free-agent visit with TE James Casey. 28-year-old Casey is a swiss army knife offensive weapon capable of both lead blocking and stretching the seam at tight end. We've liked him as one of this year's top free-agent sleepers. Casey has also drawn interest from Miami.

The Houston Chronicle reports the Eagles and Dolphins are interested in free agent FB/TE James Casey. Casey would be a nice movable piece in just about any offense, but he sure would look good in the Eagles' spread attack under coach Chip Kelly. Casey can be a lead blocker, too, so it will certainly increase his value.

Coach Gary Kubiak says the Texans would like to re-sign free agent FB/TE James Casey. Casey is a valuable, movable piece to the Houston offense. In 2012, he set career-highs in catches (34), yards (330), and touchdowns (three), while also working as Arian Foster's lead blocker at times. Casey checks in as our No. 7 free-agent tight end, but his versatility could increase his value.

James Casey caught just one pass for 30 yards in Week 14 versus New England. Casey saw just the one target. With Garrett Graham out with a concussion, some thought Casey had sneaky value on Monday night, but it didn't amount to anything. He's caught just one pass in each of the past two games. Casey isn't worthy of a fantasy roster spot.

James Casey caught one pass for a five-yard touchdown in Sunday's Week 13 win over the Titans. Casey has been seeing plenty of playing time this season along with fellow TE Garrett Graham. Graham exited with a concussion before hafltime, though. After Casey's first quarter score put the Texans up 14-3, Houston sat on the ball for the remainder of the game. Casey isn't worthy of an add in fantasy.

James Casey caught four passes for 38 yards in the Texans' Week 12 overtime win over the Lions. With Kevin Walter unable to make plays opposite Andre Johnson, the Texans are using two-tight end sets as their base. It's resulted in 28 catches for Casey on the season, but there's no reason for owners to make an add. He's behind Andre Johnson and Owen Daniels on a team that will be running much more than throwing most weeks.