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Update: Adam Caplan reports that the Cleveland Browns have claimed undrafted free agent running back Miguel Maysonet off of waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles. Cleveland’s backfield already consists of players like Trent Richardson, Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Dion Lewis, but this could prove to be a decent move by them depending on how he develops. Maysonet will have to compete for a roster [...]

The Philadelphia Eagles gave a slight edge in first-team reps at Monday’s OTA to backup quarterback Nick Foles rather than giving more to starter Michael Vick. Foles, who saw 21 snaps Monday, edged out Vick’s 15 reps at practice, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane. Last Monday, Vick held a 21-16 advantage in snaps [...]

Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star wrote Monday that the Chiefs are tinkering with the Pistol Spread offense for newly-acquired quarterback Alex Smith. Smith, who ran a similar offense while in college at Utah with Urban Meyer, would be allowed to run and get outside of the pocket more in Andy Reid‘s offense. The [...]

NFL Notes The NFL and NFLPA is preparing to push the start of league year back to May. (NFLTR) Free Agents QB Charlie Batch has no plans to retire. (Alan Robinson) CB Quentin Jammer would “love” to have a return to the Chargers. (NFLTR) WR Chad Johnson has been arrested for violating his probation. (TMZ) [...]

Bears WR Brandon Marshall is not participating in OTAs due to hip surgery. (Jeff Dickerson) Bengals Second-round pick RB Giovani Bernard is expecting to play complimentary role as a rookie. (Kevin Patra) Bills OL Chris Scott started at left guard at OTAs. (Joe Buscaglia) Bills sign second-round pick LB Kiko Alonso to a four-year contract. [...]

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) [...]

I added some free agent visits and tryouts as well, in case you’re wondering why there’s more than just transactions included in this post. We’ll have updates posted here throughout the day. Bears Bears sign second-round pick LB Jon Bostic to a four-year contract. Bengals Bengals sign seventh-round pick OL Reid Fragel to a four-year contract. Bills Bills [...]

The Eagles will bring in free agent LBs Chris Gocong and Gerald McRath for tryouts during the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend, via PhiladelphiaEagles.com Gocong, 29, and McRath, 26, will be the only two veteran players in attendance this weekend. Both players suffered serious injuries last year as Gocong tore his Achilles and McRath torn left patella tendon. It’s not [...]

Vaughn Johnson of Philadelphia Inquirer writes that Eagles G Danny Watkins could end up being released at some point in the coming months now that their offensive line offers a good amount of depth. The Eagles drafted Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson at No. 4 overall, which basically guarantees him a starting job this season. Johnson expects Jason Peters to [...]

Tim McManus of Philly Mag writes that the Eagles were reportedly approached by at least one NFL team regarding a possible trade for QB Nick Foles. The Eagles “weren’t all that interested in engaging in talks” and McManus adds that GM Howie Roseman personally called Foles amid all the trade speculation to reiterate that he’s still a part of their plans moving [...]

NFL Free agent Ahmad Bradshaw has received full medical clearance for football activities. (Pro Football Talk) “More than one team asked” Tim Tebow if he was willing to play TE after being placed on the trading block, but he reportedly refused. (Adam Schefter) RT Eric Winston is believed to be holding out for guaranteed money [...]

In the wake of the news that Tim Tebow was released by the New York Jets early Monday morning, the rumor mills have been busy concocting possible landing places for the former first-round pick of the Denver Broncos. Marc Sessler of NFL.com’s Around The League compiled a list of teams that would be possible landing spots [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the New York Jets have already made “multiple calls” to teams about trading up from No. 39 overall to secure one of the remaining quarterback prospects. Schefter adds that the Jets “debated” taking West Virginia GB Geno Smith at No. 13 overall. There’s starting to be more and more buzz [...]

Now that we’ve made past the playoffs teams located at the back end of round one, it seems like a perfect spot for some of the quarterback like Geno Smith, Matt Barkley and Ryan Nassib to come off the board. The Jaguars lead things off tonight, with the Eagles and Jets selecting just a few spots behind them. Despite [...]

Here’s a collection of NFL Draft rumors for this afternoon. Bills Peter King of SI.com reports that the Bills are “seriously targeting” USC QB Matt Barkley. Albert Breer mentioned he was hearing that Barkley could be an option for Buffalo in his draft rumors article Tuesday. There has been a lot of momentum building for them [...]

Geoff Mosher mentions that there has been ”a lot of buzz today” that Florida State QB E.J. Manuel could be drafted within the first 20 picks Thursday night. Mosher adds that he’s not sure this will ultimately happen, but it appears as though some team could trade into latter portion of round one for him. There’s been a good amount [...]

Ryan Nassib ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday’s NFL Live that NFL team’s opinions of Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib are “all across the board.” Schefter adds that one team has actually Nassib graded as an undrafted free agent. “Some teams say they have him rated as the top quarterback on the board,” Schefter stated, via [...]

South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore joined the Dan Patrick show Tuesday and mentioned that the 49ers, Eagles, Patriots, and Rams have shown the most interest throughout the draft process, per Charlie Bernstein. There is bound to be other NFL teams monitoring Lattimore throughout the draft, at least we have an idea of some potential landing spots for Lattimore. San Francisco stands out as a team to [...]

49ers Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports reports that the 49ers are “believed” to be interested in possibly trading up to either No. 13 or No. 14 depending on what happens at the top of the draft. San Francisco would reportedly like to get a defensive lineman that could eventually replace veteran DE Justin Smith. Cole mentions that there’s “no way” the 49ers [...]

NFL Free agent S James Sanders has been suspended four games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. (Howard Balzer) NFL Draft Alabama RB Eddie Lacy pointed to the limited amount of time he had to prepare for his Pro Day as the reason why he was unable to finish. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) Tennessee Tech WR [...]