Lions Will Seek Veteran Quarterback
2014/02/lions-will-seek-veteran-quarterback2 QBs expected to be available next month.
Combine Updates: Clowney, Ford, Tuitt, Mason
2014/02/combine-updates-clowney-ford-tuitt-masonFord and Tuitt are viewed as two of the top non-Clowney DEs available in the draft.
Jets, Giants In The Market For WR
2014/02/jets-giants-market-wrClemson's Sammy Watkins is the consensus best receiver available, and will likely not make it out of the top five or ten picks.
Seahawks Release Red Bryant
2014/02/seahawks-release-red-bryantHe was set to hit free agency as one of the most prominent pass rushers available, after signing a one-year deal to play with the Seahawks last season.
NFC Notes: Ware, Orakpo, Giants, Gilbert
2014/02/nfc-notes-ware-orakpo-giants-gilbertKelley would be surprised if the Eagles passed on Gilbert should he be available at pick 22.
AFC North Notes: Whitworth, Steelers, Hood
2014/02/afc-north-notes-whitworth-steelers-hoodThough cornerback is thought to be the most pressing need on defense, the Bengals will not reach for one if a better player at a different position is available to them in the draft, new defensive coordinator Paul Guenther tells Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson.
AFC South Notes: Colts, Richardson, Draft
2014/02/afc-south-notes-colts-richardson-draftTexans GM Rick Smith is a believer in the "best player available" strategy it terms of drafting players, writes Tania Ganguli of ESPN.com.
AFC East Rumors: Jets, Wilfork, Dolphins
2014/02/afc-east-rumors-jets-wilfork-dolphins29 overall selection, there will be some quality options available.
Buccaneers To Seek Veteran QB
2014/02/buccaneers-seek-veteran-qbOf course, as Florio observes, the veterans available on the free agent market are more placeholders than long-term answers.
NFC Notes: Lions, Giants, Clowney, Watkins
2014/02/nfc-notes-lions-giants-clowney-watkinsIf any of those three were still available, they would be real options for the Lions at tenth overall.
Free Agent Market For Offensive Tackles
2014/02/free-agent-market-offensive-tacklesHere are some of the players expected to be available:…
Bills Plan To Keep Jairus Byrd
2014/02/bills-plan-keep-jairus-byrdThe only reason to use the franchise tag is to guarantee that he does not reach the open market, where he would certainly draw interest as one of the biggest free agents available.
Combine Updates: Orakpo, Talib, Welker
2014/02/combine-updates-orakpo-falcons-talib-allenOrakpo, 27, is considered among the best pass rushers available and is expected to command an average salary in the neighborhood of $10MM per season.
Extra Points: Wheeler, Grimes, Chargers, Gore
2014/02/extra-points-wheeler-grimes-chargers-goreThere have been some rumblings at the combine that the Dolphins could cut linebacker Philip Wheeler, according to Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle, who adds (via Twitter) that the Raiders would be "very interested" in bringing Wheeler back to Oakland if he were available.
Free Agent Market For Tight Ends
2014/02/free-agent-market-tight-endsEd Dickson and Ben Hartsock are among the remaining second-tier options available for teams this offseason, and they bring two entirely different skill-sets to the table.
South Notes: Caldwell, Griffin, Washington
2014/02/south-notes-caldwell-griffin-washingtonSaints GM Mickey Loomis said he plans on filling as many needs as possible in free agency, then finding the best players available in the draft, writes John DeShazier of NewOrleansSaints.com.
AFC North Notes: Sanders, Cap, Weeden, Draft
2014/02/afc-north-notes-sanders-cap-weeden-draftThe Ravens could look to add either a wide receiver or an offensive tackle in the first round of the draft, and Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun goes over some of the available options.
Raiders Notes: Jennings, McFadden, Houston, Draft
2014/02/raiders-notes-jennings-mcfadden-houston-draftAllen did note that the Raiders won't pick a signal caller just for the sake of doing so, saying that "when you try to force a quarterback, it really sets your franchise back." But if a QB the team likes is available at No.
Panthers Rumors: Gross, Hardy, Draft
2014/02/panthers-rumors-gross-hardy-draftGettleman warned against tying the Panthers to a specific player or position in mock drafts, telling reporters, including Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link), that the club will take the best player available in May.
Combine Updates: Bucs, Titans, Bears, Lions
2014/02/combine-updates-bucs-cards-titans-bearsWhile Lovie Smith said he likes Mike Glennon, the Buccaneers head coach also expressed a belief that there could be a potential franchise quarterback available with the No.
Hakeem Nicks Joins CAA, Roc Nation
2014/02/hakeem-nicks-joins-caa-roc-nation1 caliber receiver available for the price of a No.
49ers, Jonathan Baldwin Rework Contract
2014/02/49ers-jonathan-baldwin-rework-contractHaving initially been slated to earn a base salary of about $1.275MM along with a workout bonus of $130K, Baldwin will now receive a minimum base salary of $645K, with $755K available in incentives.
Free Agent Market For Wide Receivers
2014/02/free-agent-market-wide-receiversNFL Network draft guru Mike Mayock suggested this week that the class of wide receivers available in 2014's draft is the best he's seen in years, but many teams in need of receiving help may not have to wait until May to address the position.
Broncos Links: Delmas, Dreessen, Draft
2014/02/broncos-links-delmas-dreesen-draftWhile not every NFL team's head coach and/or general manager will speak to the media at this week's scouting combine, the Broncos' decision-makers will be available to reporters.
NFC East Notes: Riley, Cowboys, Eagles
2014/02/nfc-east-notes-riley-cowboys-eaglesWe also heard that Washington will be seeking at least a second-round pick if the team decides to make Kirk Cousins available via trade.