Bengals

We added some news regarding player visits to the post as well. 49ers 49ers sign TE Jason Schepler. Bengals Bengals sign fifth-round pick OT Tanner Hawkinson to a four-year contract. Bills Bills claim TE Mickey Shuler off waivers from the Raiders. Bills released WR Kevin Norell. Broncos Free agent DB Charles Woodson will visit the Broncos on [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Cowboys RB Felix Jones to one-year deal. Jones, 26, met with both the Eagles and Patriots last week. There wasn’t a lot of interest in him during the first few months of free agency, so it seems likely that he’ll have to earn a role as [...]

Here’s a running list of transactions for Monday, May 13. Bears Bears signed DTs Corvey Irvin and Christian Tupou, CB Maurice Jones, and WR Demetrius Fields. Bears waived CB LeQuan Lewis and LB Dom DeCicco. Bengals Bengals sign fourth-round pick LB Sean Porter and sixth-round pick RB Rex Burkhead. (Aar0n Wilson) Bengals sign DT Terrence Stephens. (Aar0n Wilson) [...]

49ers RB Marcus Lattimore (knee surgeries) will take a “step back” in cutting drills. (Sacramento Bee) WR Quinton Patton is “nowhere close to being ready” to contribute. (CSN Bay Area) Bears OG Kyle Long lined up at right guard during rookie minicamp.(Chicago Tribune) WR Mark Harrison failed his physical and will return to free agency. [...]

Bengals Bengals signed seventh-round pick C T.J. Johnson to a four-year contract. Browns Browns sign OT Rashad Butler. (Ken Sarnoff) Colts Colts signed seventh-round pick TE Justice Cunningham to a four-year contract.  Colts signed sixth-round pick S John Boyett to a four-year contract. Jets Jets released WRs Emmanuel Arceneaux and Thomas Mayo. Lions Lions signed sixth-round pick WR Corey Fuller to a four-year contract. Lions [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Bengals re-signed RT Andre Smith. Smith’s contract details: (Aaron Wilson) Smith receives a three-year deal worth $18 million.  $3 million bonus $5 million in total guarantees. $2 million roster bonus will be paid on May 2, with $1 million annual roster bonuses. $200,000 workout bonuses $62,500 per game active Contract comparison: Gosder Cherilus [...]

Here’s a collection of rumors regarding the NFL Draft. NFL Tavon Austin could be gone before the Jets are on the board at No. 9 overall. (Jason Cole)  A guard will be taken in the Top 10. (Adam Schefter) 49ers There’s “increasing chatter” that the 49ers are trying to trade up in the Top 15 [...]

49ers Matt Maiocco of the CSN Bay Area lists: SMU DE Margus Hunt, Florida State DE/OLB Tank Carradine, FIU S Jonathan Cyprien, and Stanford TE Zach Ertz as four players to watch regarding the 49ers‘ No. 31 overall pick. Previous speculation mentioned that San Francisco could try to trade up to secure a potential replace for DE Justin Smith. Carradine’s [...]

Geoff Hobson reports that Bill Parise, the agent for OLB James Harrison, has informed him that the Bengals have reached a deal with his client. “Any time you can get James Harrison on your team, it’s a great day,” said Parise, per Hobson. Ian Rapoport reports that Harrison will receive a two-year deal.  Hobson expects Harrison to play SAM linebacker in [...]

NFL The great Pat Summerall passes away at the age of 82 on Tuesday. The NFL will release the 2013 schedule on Thursday. NFL Draft California WR Keenan Allen was reportedly red-flagged for a drug test at February’s Combine. (NFLTR) Bears QB Jay Cutler mentioned that “You’ve got to win games to earn those contracts. [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Bengals have reached an agreement with former Browns TE Alex Smith. A recent report from Geoff Hobson indicated that the two sides were close to agreement, so it’s really not all that surprising that a deal came together just a few days later. Smith, 30, spent the past three seasons with the Browns [...]

Adam Caplan reports that the LB Akeem Jordan officially signed his contract with the Chiefs on Monday. Jordan receives a one-year contract for the veterans minimum that also includes a $20,000 signing bonus. Aaron Wilson reports that free agent LB Akeem Jordan has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs. Wilson adds that the Chiefs also brought in LB Larry [...]

49ers DB Tramaine Brock signed his restricted free agent tender on Monday. Bengals Bengals announced that they’ve re-signed WR Andre Hawkins (ERA) and S Jeromy Miles (RFA). Broncos LT Ryan Clady won’t report for the start of the Broncos’ offseason program on Monday. (Denver Post) Peyton Manning mentioned that he’s hopeful that the Broncos will [...]

Mike Garafolo reports that the agent for RB Bernard Scott has informed him that his client has agreed to terms with the Bengals on a one-year deal. Scott recently visited with the Raiders before they ultimately signed Rashad Jennings to a contract. Cincinnati has made it pretty clear that they’re looking for another running back to compliment BenJarvus Green-Ellis, but many [...]

NFL Free Agents OL Bryant McKinnie‘s agent has spoken to many teams. (Alex Marvez) NFL Draft DB Tyrann Mathieu admitted to failing 10 drug tests and “quit counting” after that. (Jarrett Bell) Bears Bears have “genuine” interest in TE Zach Ertz for the No. 20 pick in the Draft. (Michael C. Wright) Bengals Bengals agreed [...]

Ian Rapoport reports that the Ravens have reached an agreement on a one-year contract with ILB Rolando McClain. Rapoport adds that the deal is said to be worth $700,000, but also includes playing time incentives. Several reports have already mentioned that McClain will have to pass a physical before the deal is finalized, but that isn’t expected to be an [...]

The Bengals have announced that the release of cornerback Jason Allen, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A year ago, Allen had signed a two year contract worth $8.2 million, but with the team re-signing Terence Newman and Adam Jones, Allen most likely wouldn’t have been higher than fifth on the Bengals’ depth chart. Allen was set [...]

Karlos Dansby According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Bengals are hosting free agent LB Karlos Dansby Wednesday. Bengals have been linked to Rolando McClain in recent days, but it appears as though McClain will end up with the Ravens, who were also proposed as a potential landing spot for Dansby as well. [...]

NFL Draft LSU DE Barkevious Mingo has worked out for: Chiefs, Browns and Falcons. He also visited with the Titans, Jaguars, Bills, Browns and Panthers. (Ian Rapoport) Alabama CB Dee Milliner is no longer sporting a sling following his recent shoulder surgery and is “feeling good.” (Dave Birkett) USC QB Matt Barkley will visit with the Browns tomorrow and the Bills on Wednesday. [...]

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, there is an “increasing chance” that free agent OT Andre Smith will not re-sign with the Bengals. Florio mentions that the Bengals could be looking for an inexpensive replacement for Smith in this year’s NFL Draft, which would prevent them from handing Smith a long-term deal. Cincinnati is [...]

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that Alabama OT D.J. Fluker is “one of true rising players in draft.” Tony Pauline reports that Fluker is a “real possibility” for the Dolphins at No. 12 overall. Fluker is already considered to be a first-round pick by many, but there has been some questions regarding whether or not he’s capable of playing offensive [...]

Bengals Aaron Maybin is considered a strong candidate to start at strong-side linebacker this season. (ESPN.com) Several personnel men believe RT Andre Smith is ”highly overrated.” (National Football Post) Browns The Browns are believed to be committed to Brandon Weeden for “at least” this season. (ESPN Cleveland) Free agent FS Kerry Rhodes could be a fallback option for [...]