NFL Notes: Bradie Ewing, Jaguars, Patriots, Seahawks, & Steelers

Bradie Ewing

• Former Falcons and Jaguars FB Bradie Ewing has retired from the NFL.

Jaguars

• Ryan O’Halloran proposes converting a portion of TE Marcedes Lewis‘ salary into a signing bonus, which could leave him as a more attractive trade chip.
• This is similar to what the Buccaneers did with S Dashon Goldon and could result in the Jaguars recoup a late-round pick for Lewis.

Patriots

• Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston writes that the it’s not an unreasonable to think the Patriots can come away from this year’s draft with a guard that has starting potential.
• Reiss considers guard to be New England’s top area of need.
• According to Reiss, the Patriots could also target a receiver in the draft.

Seahawks

• ESPN’s John Clayton mentioned during an interview with “Brock and Salk” earlier this week that LB Bobby Wagner could make as much as $10 million per year in his next contract. (710 ESPN)
• In the end, Clayton expects his annual salary to be between $8-10 million. (710 ESPN)
• Should Seattle need some cap space to work with, Clayton said that releasing DT Brandon Mebane or getting him to take a pay cut could be an option for them. (710 ESPN)

Steelers

• Scott Brown of ESPN writes that FB Will Johnson and S Robert Golden are both expected to sign the one-year, $1.542 million tenders the Steelers offered them.