NFL Notes: Cardinals, Eagles, Saints, Seahawks, & Vikings

Cardinals

• Cardinals HC Bruce Arians told reporters on Wednesday that they are still discussing whether to pick up WR Michael Floyd‘s fifth-year option. (Marc Sessler)
• Arians said he would like to add a young, fast cornerback, but doesn’t see the need to add a veteran. (Darren Urban)

Eagles

• Eagles HC Chip Kelly said he hasn’t received any more calls regarding QB Sam Bradford‘s availability. (Eliot Shorr-Parks)
• Kelly mentioned that he doesn’t know when Bradford will be cleared for full football activity. (Eliot Shorr-Parks)
• Kelly expects LB Kiko Alonso to be ready at some point during OTA’s. (Eliot Shorr-Parks)
• Regarding the Bradford trade, Kelly said that he wanted to keep QB Nick Foles. (Ian Rapoport)
• Kelly said they aren’t actively shopping G Evan Mathis, but be also confirmed that Mathis has been given permission to seek a trade. (Geoff Mosher)

Saints

• Saints HC Sean Payton said there were “4 or 5 teams” in talks to trade for TE Jimmy Graham. (Mike Garafolo)
• Payton indicated that veteran G Jahri Evans should remain with the team, but his contract situation still isn’t settled. (Around the NFL)
• Payton denied that QB Drew Brees is available for trade. “We can’t control Drew Brees trade rumors, but “there’s not one iota of truth to it.” (Marc Sessler)
• Payton mentioned that they will look hard at the receiver position in this year’s draft and would also like to come away with a defensive lineman or edge player. (Ian Rapoport)
• Payton confirmed that they are discussing a long-term contract with DE Cameron Jordan. (Larry Holder)

Seahawks

• HC Pete Carroll said that he has weekly conversations with DE Michael Bennett, and he has never requested a trade. (Marc Sessler)
• Carroll said that OT Steve Schilling will be back with Seahawks. (Bob Condotta)

Vikings

• Vikings HC Mike Zimmer told reports that: “We have no plans to trade Adrian [Peterson].” (Around the NFL)