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.

The Titans reportedly fear that Javon Ringer's left knee injury will end his season.

The injury looked bad on the field, as Ringer's knee bent backwards beneath him after Vikings CB Josh Robinson landed on him at the end of a four-yard reception. Jamie Harper would take over as Tennessee's clear-cut backup if Ringer is lost for the season's remainder. Harper would be worth grabbing in fantasy leagues because Chris Johnson has continued to play like a guy who needs to be benched. (In real life, not just fantasy.)

Javon Ringer (elbow) is practicing in full this week.

Ringer, who has been dealing with an elbow infection, hasn't played a snap in 2012, but it looks like he will make his season debut in Week 4 against the Texans. If he can show anything in the run game, Ringer could start eating into Chris Johnson's early-down work.

Titans declared RB Javon Ringer, MLB Colin McCarthy, OLs Mike Otto and Deuce Lutui, WR Lavelle Hawkins, and S Al Afalava inactive for Week 3 against the Lions.

Ringer is still out with his elbow infection even after putting in a full week of practice. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 against the Patriots. Jordan Babineaux is starting at free safety over Robert Johnson on Sunday, too.

Javon Ringer (elbow) is officially questionable for Week 3.

The "questionable" tag is a bit of a surprise after Ringer got in a week of full practices, but he'll be active, barring a setback. That's bad news for Chris Johnson, whom the Titans will no longer have to endure on third downs. If CJ11-4K keeps averaging 1.1 yards per carry, it won't be long before he starts ceding some early-down work to Ringer.

Javon Ringer (elbow) has resumed practicing.

Barring something unforeseen happening, Ringer will be active for Sunday's tilt with the Lions, and finally ready to start putting heat on struggling lead back Chris Johnson. Ringer could immediately supplant Johnson on third downs.

Javon Ringer (elbow) is expected to return to practice this week.

It's not good news for Chris Johnson. Ringer will get a majority of the third-down reps and could also siphon some early-down work. The Titans' staff has to be sick of watching Johnson, who is averaging 1.10 yards per carry through the first two weeks.

Javon Ringer (elbow, out) revealed that he could have lost his arm had doctors not gotten his elbow infection under control.

Ringer was lucky the Titans caught this quickly. He's been ruled out for Week 2, but could have lost his career if they hadn't detected the infection in his left arm sooner. Ringer's timetable to return to action remains uncertain.

Javon Ringer (elbow infection) is out of the hospital, but not expected to play in Week 2.

It's good news for Chris Johnson, who won't have Ringer around to steal snaps if he plays as pathetically as he did in Week 1. CJ11-4K says he was "very surprised" at his struggles against the Patriots, but that his confidence remains high. Hopefully he doesn't get out-rushed by Brandon Weeden this week. Ringer should be ready for Week 3.

Javon Ringer (elbow infection) was absent from Titans practice Wednesday.

Ringer was inactive for Week 1. It will be notable if he's out again on Sunday because it means there will no one to siphon passing-game snaps from Chris Johnson if he turns in another pathetic performance. Ringer missed a golden opportunity to make an impact in last week's loss to the Patriots.

Titans backup RB Javon Ringer has been hospitalized with an elbow infection.

According to coach Mike Munchak, Ringer has been "in and out" of the hospital since coming down with an infection late last week. It's unclear if the injury will affect Ringer's Week 2 status after he was a late scratch for Sunday's loss. Ringer missed a golden opportunity to contribute against the Patriots, as Chris Johnson was bottled up for a pathetic four yards on 11 carries.