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Here are some draft notes provided by Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports: Chiefs Citing numerous league sources, La Canfora sounds convinced that Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel will be taken by the Chiefs at No. 1 overall. Kansas City is reportedly “locked in on him,” but have also given strong consideration to Central Michigan LT Eric Fisher as well. [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

NFL Charles Woodson compared this year’s FA market to what he experienced in 2006. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) NFL Draft West Virginia QB Geno Smith could be someone to watch regarding the Eagles No.4 overall pick. (Houston Chronicle) Southern Mississippi DE/OLB Jamie Collins could go as high as the second round. (Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News) Kansas State’s Collin Klein reiterated that he wants [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that the Lions have agreed to terms with free agent K David Akers. Akers recently visited with the Lions, but wound up leaving Detroit without a contract offer. Long-time kicker Jason Hanson announced his retirement on Thursday, so this may have incentivized the Lions to get a [...]

NFL Free agent DB Charles Woodson mentioned that he hasn’t heard from anyone in recent weeks. (NFLTR) 49ers 49ers signed RT Anthony Davis to a five-year extension. (NFLTR) LB Tavares Gooden isn’t retiring and is instead planning on meeting with third team sometime next week. (Cam Inman) Broncos Broncos took a “long look” at free [...]

Jason Hanson announced that he’s retiring from the NFL on Thursday after 21 seasons in the league, per Tim Twentyman. Mike Garafolo reports that the low offers he received from the Lions had him considering retirement. Garafolo adds that Hanson was also dealing with a foot injury. “It was time to make a decision,” Hanson [...]

Geno Smith Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports writes that West Virginia QB Geno Smith will end up being a top-five pick and “there isn’t any doubt about it.“ La Canfora mentions that is wouldn’t be a surprise to see him get drafted by the Jaguars at No. 2 overall. He also adds that he’s [...]

Check back for updates throughout the day. 49ers  Georgia DT John Jenkins has a visit scheduled with the 49ers for next week. (Ian Rapoport) Bengals Bengals claimed QB John Skelton off of waivers and re-signed LB Vinny Rey. (Joe Reedy) Texas S Kenny Vaccaro is visiting with the Bengals. (Kenny Vaccaro) Bills Bills will bring in [...]

Tim Twentyman reports that the Lions have signed former Jaguars DT C.J. Mosley to a two-year contract. Adam Caplan reported just a little while ago that an agreement between the two sides was expected to be coming at some point today. Mosley, 29, visited with Detroit on Tuesday, so they clearly moved quickly to get [...]

Grant Paulsen reports that sources have informed him that the Redskins are “closing in on” a deal with free agent CB DeAngelo Hall. Mike Jones of the Washington Post has since confirmed that Washington will sign Hall to a one-year deal. Jason La Canfora adds that Washington could still target free agent CB Antoine Winfield. [...]

Update: The Indianapolis Colts have announced that they’ve reached an agreement free agent WR Darrius Heyward-Bey. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Heyward-Bey receives a one-year deal worth up to $3 million and includes $1.5 million guaranteed. Heyward-Bey, 26, drew interest from the Lions as well, but the Colts made it clear that they were [...]

NFL Draft DB D.J. Swearinger ran a 4.65 and 4.68 in the forty yard dash during the South Carolina Pro Day. (Gil Brandt) WR Tavon Austin is expected to be drafted around the No. 15 spot. (Mike Florio) Teams are becoming skeptical about RB Eddie Lacy’s speed after not running the forty yard dash at [...]

NFL Draft Former LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu has visits set up with the Vikings, Bucs, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Cardinals, Bengals, Texans, Seahawks & Falcons. (Albert Breer) NFL Free Agents DB Mike Jenkins is looking for a multi-year contract. (Ryan O’Halloran) QB JaMarcus Russell is going to have hold a pro day this offseason. (Jim Corbett) 49ers [...]

Update: Ian Rapoport reports that free agent DE Dwight Freeney is targeting a deal that would pay him more than what the Falcons gave to Osi Umenyiora. Rapoport adds that Freeney reportedly “likes” the Broncos, Dolphins and Lions. Michelle Beisner reports that the Broncos have made a “hard push” to sign Freeney, but his ask price is apparently what [...]

NFL Draft Alabama RB Eddie Lacy will work out for NFL evaluators on April 11. (Pro Football Talk) South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore has visits lined up with the Patriots and Rams. (USA Today) West Virginia WR Tavon Austin will visit with the 49ers at some point in the near future. (Sacramento Bee) The Browns will [...]

NFL Draft Reps from all 32 teams attended South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore’s pro day. (Robert Klemko) Five Teams do not view LB Manti Te’o as a first-round draft pick. (Jason Cole) Florida International S Jonathan Cyprien will visit with 11 teams including: the 49ers, Browns, Cardinals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Falcons, Panthers, Redskins, Dolphins, Titans, Texans. (Pro Football Talk) South Carolina S [...]

NFL Draft “Most people around the league” see Notre Dame ILB Manti Te’o as a first-round pick.(Adam Schefter)  Manti Te’o has reportedly turned down two invitations to be in Radio City Music Hall for the Draft. (Ian Rapoport) LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu is expected to be a third- or fourth-round pick. (Mike Mayock) Florida International S Johnathan Cyprien is [...]

Free Agents LB Bryan Thomas is considering retirement. (Seth Walder) TE Kellen Winslow “says” he is drawing interest from the Browns, Raiders and Panthers. (Michael David Smith) LB Brian Urlacher has generated interest from a few teams but no visits have been scheduled. (Ed Werder) NFL Draft Peter King of Sports’ Illustrated is “hearing doubts” [...]

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that free agent OLB Shaun Phillips is in fact “on the radar screen” of teams still in need of a pass rusher. With guys like Elvis Dumervil, Dwight Freeney, John Abraham and Osi Umenyiora still available, Phillips is likely to remain on the back burner until things get sorted [...]