The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key News:
- Jim Harbaugh is expected to accept the head coaching position at the University of Michigan.
- The Dolphins will retain head coach Joe Philbin for the 2015 season.
- The Browns suspended receiver Josh Gordon for the final game of the season.
- Following an infection, Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton could be out for the rest of the year.
- Vikings fullback Jerome Felton will opt out of his contract.
- Peyton Manning expects to play next season.
Extended:
- Bears – C Roberto Garza (one year, $1.5MM)
- Buccaneers – WR Louis Murphy (three years)
- Patriots – executive Nick Caserio (through 2020)
Restructured:
- Buccaneers – TE Brandon Myers (link)
Signed:
- Browns – QB Tyler Thigpen (link)
Released:
- Bills – WR Mike Williams (link)
- Vikings – RB Ben Tate (link)
Placed On Injured Reserve:
- 49ers – G Alex Boone (link)
- Bears – DE Willie Young (link)
- Browns – QB Johnny Manziel (link)
- Chargers – P Mike Scifres (link) and OL Johnnie Troutman (link)
- Ravens – T Ricky Wagner (link)
- Saints – DE Akiem Hicks and RB Pierre Thomas (link)
- Vikings – LB Anthony Barr (link)
- Washington – DE Jason Hatcher (link) and LB Trent Murphy (link)
Early Draft Entrants: