NFL Notes: Chiefs, Eagles, Raiders, Texans

Chiefs

• The Chiefs plan to sign rookie DL Ricky Ali’ifua, pending a physical, after he recently tried out for the team. (Terez A. Paylor)

Eagles

Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com takes a look at some veteran running back options that could make sense for the Eagles to consider in the coming months.

Kempski’s list includes:

• Mark Ingram (Saints)
• Jeremy Hill (Bengals)
• LeGarrette Blount (Free agent)
• Matt Jones (Redskins)
• Carlos Hyde (49ers)

Raiders

• The Raiders are expected to sign Kentucky S Marcus McWilson to a contract following the team’s rookie minicamp. (Michael Gehlken)
• The Raiders have informed S Ahmad Thomas that he’s being waived after minicamp and the expectation is that DL Jordan Wade will also be cut. (Michael Gehlken)

Texans

Texans QB Tom Savage told reporters on Monday that he’s “super ready” to compete for the starting job this summer along with first-round pick Deshaun Watson.

“I’m super ready,” Savage said, per Aaron Wilson. “It’s going to be a battle. I can’t tell you how excited I am.”