NFL Notes: Taco Charlton, Alvin Kamara, 49ers, Patriots, Ravens

Taco Charlton

• Michigan DE/OLB Taco Charlton mentioned that he visited with the Cowboys on Wednesday and also has visits lined up with the Saints, Buccaneers, Dolphins and Redskins. (Dave Birkett)
• Charlton plans attend the Lions’ local prospect day as well.

Alvin Kamara

• Tennessee RB Alvin Kamara visited with the Vikings on Wednesday and will meet with the Panthers in the coming days. (Ian Rapoport)

49ers

• Tom Pelissero reports that the 49ers signed RB Tim Hightower to a one-year, $1.107 million contract that includes $300,000 guaranteed.
• Hightower has the ability to earn another $400,000 in incentives based on rushing yards.

Patriots

• Albert Breer mentions that he would be “stunned” if Patriots owner Bob Kraft gave Bill Belichick the okay to sign free agent RB Adrian Peterson.
• Breer also believes Peterson’s recent visit to New England was a “two-way favor” that helped to create some buzz for Peterson while also applying some pressure to unsigned RB LeGarrette Blount.

Ravens

• The Ravens brought in a number of likely first-round prospects on Wednesday including Washington WR John Ross, Clemson WR Mike Williams, UCLA OLB Takkarist McKinley, and Temple LB Haason Reddick. (Jeff Zrebeic)