NFC Notes: Cardinals, Packers, Seahawks, Vikings

March 2, 2018

Regarding the possibility of the Cardinals being interested in Bills QB Tyrod Taylor, Mike Jurecki says that the veteran is “not on the radar” for Arizona.
Richmond QB Kyle Lauletta spoke with the Cardinals at the Senior Bowl and will have a formal interview with Arizona at the Combine. (Mike Jurecki)

Richmond QB Kyle Lauletta spoke with the Packers at the Combine. (Ryan Wood)
Maryland WR D.J. Moore is scheduled to meet with the Packers Friday night. (Danny Cunningham)
Wisconsin TE Troy Fumagalli said he’s met with the Packers and added: “I love the Packers. Love what they do on offense. I’d love to stay around in Wisconsin.” (Ryan Wood)
Indiana TE Ian Thomas said he’s had some conversations this week with the Packers. (Ryan Wood)
Virginia QB Kurt Benkert said he had an informal meeting with the Packers at the Combine. (Ryan Wood)

Ian Rapoport mentions that the Seahawks are unable to trade CB Richard Sherman this offseason until he’s able to pass a physical, as he’s still recovering from two Achilles surgeries and is expected to be out until the start of training camp.
Seahawks HC Pete Carroll said he was excited to be reunited with new DC Ken Norton: “The opportunity to get Kenny back in the program, just a remarkable individual. Energy and juice and leadership that he brings, it’s a rare opportunity.” (Matt Schneidman)
Seahawks GM John Schneider said Friday that there are “no untouchables” this time of year when asked about players possibly being on the trading block. (Bob Condotta)
Regarding whether they’ll franchise free agent DT Sheldon Richardson, Schneider said: “At this point, we still have time to franchise or transition tag him. My thoughts philosophically is if you have to use it you use it.” (Sirius XM NFL Radio)
As for the reports that DE Michael Bennett is on the trading block, Schneider said: “This time of the year it is just apart of the business. Just whispers at this point.” (Sirius XM NFL Radio)
Schneider said they will meet with UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin in the next week. (Brady Henderson)
Washington TE Will Dissly said he’s met with Seahawks. (Bob Condotta)

Jeremiah Sirles‘ agent, Chris Gittings, said the Vikings do not plan to tender his client a restricted offer and will allow him to test the open market. (Ben Goessling)
According to Gittings, the Vikings would still like to re-sign Sirles and plans to make him an offer.