Fantasy: 10 players coming back from season-ending injuries

With training camps underway, several players are returning to the field - and to fantasy lineups - after suffering serious injuries in 2014.

Let's take a look at 10 players who were out of sight and out of mind down the stretch last season, but who could be back in a big way this year.

Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals

The 35-year-old Palmer is coming off a torn ACL that derailed a promising 2014 campaign and destroyed the Cardinals' chances of making a deep postseason run. Every report coming out of Arizona says Palmer's rehab is right on schedule and the veteran passer doesn't seem to be worried about the injury at all heading into 2015.

Advice: With a deep receiving corps, quality pass-catching backs, and improvements on his offensive line, Palmer is set up nicely to resume the success he was having early last season. He's an excellent QB2, with legitimate QB1 upside if he stays healthy.

Sam Bradford, QB, Eagles

After his second ACL surgery, worries about Bradford being injury prone have stunted his fantasy draft stock. Chip Kelly isn't worried, so why should you be? Recent reports back up Kelly's confidence, stating that Bradford will be ready to participate in full-team drills when camp begins this week.

Advice: The Eagles head coach is an alchemist when it comes to producing fantasy stars and Bradford may very well be his latest triumph. Freed from the prison that was the Rams' offense, the first overall pick in the 2010 draft will take over an attack that helped Mark Sanchez become a respectable fantasy starter late last year. Keep an eye on Bradford's ADP. A strong preseason could see his price go way up, and rightfully so.

Todd Gurley, RB, Rams

Some players who miss significant time due to injury can be fantasy afterthoughts the next season. That won't be the case for Gurley, whose recovery from an ACL tear is being monitored thoroughly by fantasy owners. The rookie back avoided the PUP list entering camp, but his status for Week 1 remains in doubt.

Advice: Gurley is an exceptional talent, worth every injury update you will read about him over the next month. Tre Mason may start Week 1, but Gurley is the back to own in St. Louis. Once he gets the green light, Gurley will deliver RB2 fantasy numbers, even behind a transitional offensive line.

Danny Woodhead, RB, Chargers

In 2013, Woodhead caught 76 passes for 605 yards and six touchdowns, while adding 429 yards on the ground and another two scores. It's important to be reminded of those numbers because Woodhead wasn't much of factor last season after fracturing his fibula in Week 3. With the hype in San Diego now focused on first-round rookie Melvin Gordon, Woodhead being back at full strength is a news item many have glanced over.

Advice: Gordon is expected to handle the early-down work, leaving Woodhead to return to his role as the team's primary pass-catching back. The 5-8, 200-pound lightning bolt is an excellent value in both standard and PPR drafts and may prove especially useful during the Antonio Gates suspension early in the season.

Brandin Cooks, WR, Saints

Cooks' rookie season came to an end when he broke his thumb in a Week 11 loss to the Bengals. The Saints' first-round pick from 2014 had plenty of time to heal up and prepare for his sophomore campaign.

Advice: Cooks showed a lot of promise in his 10-game rookie season and the Saints have talked him up as a potential No. 1 option now that Jimmy Graham is gone. His 53-550-3 line translates to 85 receptions, 880 yards, and five touchdowns over a full 16-game schedule. If Cooks can handle the added attention from defenses, he should be a high-end WR2.

Allen Robinson, WR, Jaguars

Robinson can certainly relate to Cooks' first-year experience. The Jaguars wideout posted a 48-548-2 line through 10 games, before a stress fracture in his foot ended his season. The second-round pick may have gone under the radar at times during his rookie year in Jacksonville, but much like Cooks, his offseason hype has been out of control.

Advice: Robinson is healthy and even participated in Larry Fitzgerald's camp. He should see plenty of targets playing on a Jaguars team that may find itself in comeback mode more than it would like. Robinson is a low-end WR2, whose only real knock is his limited touchdown potential playing in Jacksonville.

Brandon Marshall, WR, Jets

Marshall had his season abruptly end when he suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung in Week 14. Fortunately, the 31-year-old made a full recovery and will be back on the field this season, wearing a new jersey. The Bears traded Marshall to the Jets, who will be his final NFL team, according to him.

Advice: Some have tried to suggest Marshall's drop in production in 2014 is a sign of decline, but prior to his season-ending injuries, the veteran pass-catcher dealt with a severe ankle issue, which limited his mobility. A healthy Marshall will be a low-end WR2 catching passes from Geno Smith in New York.

Victor Cruz, WR, Giants

Cruz wasn't placed on the PUP list to start training camp, but the Giants are going to be cautious as they bring him back from a torn patellar tendon. Early reports from camp have been positive, with Cruz looking good while participating in team drills.

Advice: There are still doubts about how Cruz will perform after such a serious injury, doubts that grew after the Giants signed James Jones this week. However, if Cruz avoids a setback, it appears he has a chance to be in the lineup Week 1. With Odell Beckham Jr. taking over as the clear top target in New York, expectations will need to be tempered for Cruz, as we wait to see if he can get back to his salsa-dancing ways.

Tyler Eifert, TE, Bengals

An elbow injury in the first quarter of the season opener stole a full year from Eifert - and his fantasy owners. It's an insanely small sample size, but in the eight snaps he played during that game, Eifert caught three passes for 39 yards, leaving many to salivate at his potential. Now healthy, the third-year tight end is entering what could be a breakout season.

Advice: Veteran Jermaine Gresham is no longer with the Bengals, which should create even more opportunities for Eifert. Cincinnati has long been in search of a reliable receiving option behind A.J. Green. Eifert will compete with receivers Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu to fill that role. If you are planning on waiting for a tight end, Eifert should be on your list of players to target in the later rounds.

Alex Mack, C, Browns

Mack may not be available in fantasy drafts, but his return from a broken fibula is a huge boost to Cleveland's run game. Prior to losing Mack in Week 6, the Browns had a 3-2 record and were averaging 146.4 rushing yards per game. In his absence, the offense struggled and the team lost six of its last seven games, including five straight to end the year.

Advice: Knowing where to place your chips in the Browns' backfield is difficult, since there are no guarantees the team will produce a consistent fantasy scorer at the position. Isaiah Crowell should get early-down work, but rookie Duke Johnson is the most intriguing player and the one who should excel in the passing game. Johnson's upside makes him the more enticing pick in the middle of your draft.