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Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times writes that it’s ”not a stretch” to think fourth-round pick Tyler Wilson beat out Matt Flynn and Terrelle Pryor for the Raiders starting quarterback job. Corkran mentions that Wilson displayed the “poise and skills of a seasoned veteran” during recent practices. Wilson was able to dispel some of the common criticisms regarding his ability during the [...]

Rich Cimini of ESPN New York expects the New York Jets to take a similar approach to their current quarterback competition to what the Seahawks did last year when they allowed Matt Flynn, Russell Wilson and Tarvaris Jackson to compete for the starting job. Jets new GM John Idzik was with Seattle last year, so he’s more than familiar with this approach. The [...]

Jason La Canfora reports that the Seahawks will sign QB Brady Quinn to be Russell Wilson‘s backup this season. Matt Leinart, Seneca Wallace, and Tyler Thigpen also tried out for the job on Monday, but apparently Quinn was able to separate himself from the pack. Some believed Leinart had the best shot at winning the job given his ties to head coach Pete [...]

In the wake of the numerous quarterback moves made around the league last week, one unnamed NFL General Manager told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that “these quarterbacks in this draft are going to fall like logs.” This quote comes on the heels of three specific players moving to new clubs. The Buffalo Bills signed Kevin Kolb [...]

Danny O’Neil of the Seattle Times reports that the Seattle Seahawks have explored the idea of acquiring Jets QB Tim Tebow recently, but the team is no longer believed to be considering him. Instead, the Seahawks have turned their attention to quarterbacks such as Seneca Wallace, Tyler Thigpen, Brady Quinn and Matt Leinart. Thigpen and [...]

NFL Free agent DB Charles Woodson mentioned that he hasn’t heard from anyone in recent weeks. (NFLTR) 49ers 49ers signed RT Anthony Davis to a five-year extension. (NFLTR) LB Tavares Gooden isn’t retiring and is instead planning on meeting with third team sometime next week. (Cam Inman) Broncos Broncos took a “long look” at free [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Raiders have officially trade QB Carson Palmer to the Cardinals for a conditional 2014 seventh-round pick. Schefter adds that the conditional pick is based on the number of games Palmer starts this season. He would have to start 13 games to activate the conditions. Adam Caplan reports that Palmer’s [...]

NFL Draft Utah DT Star Lotulelei’s heart has “no evidence of dysfunction” and is pumping “consistently with that of highly trained athletes.” (Salt Lake Tribune) Chiefs GM John Dorsey mentioned that they’ve narrowed their list down to four players for their No. 1 overall pick. (NFL.com) Gil Brandt doesn’t have Georgia OLB Jarvis Jones is [...]

Update: Jay Glazer is reporting that the Raiders and Seahawks have reached an agreement on a trade for QB Matt Flynn. OAK has traded 2 picks to Seattle for Matt Flynn, will sign papers on it this AM & now trying to finalize Carson Palmer to AZ for late pick — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April [...]

NFL Draft DB D.J. Swearinger ran a 4.65 and 4.68 in the forty yard dash during the South Carolina Pro Day. (Gil Brandt) WR Tavon Austin is expected to be drafted around the No. 15 spot. (Mike Florio) Teams are becoming skeptical about RB Eddie Lacy’s speed after not running the forty yard dash at [...]

Update: Adam Caplan reports that the Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with free agent QB Kevin Kolb on a two-year deal worth a maximum of $13 million. Caplan mentions that the Bills reportedly put the “full court press” on Kolb this week and believe he’s a great fit for their new offensive scheme. Adam Schefter [...]

NFL Draft Former LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu has visits set up with the Vikings, Bucs, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Cardinals, Bengals, Texans, Seahawks & Falcons. (Albert Breer) NFL Free Agents DB Mike Jenkins is looking for a multi-year contract. (Ryan O’Halloran) QB JaMarcus Russell is going to have hold a pro day this offseason. (Jim Corbett) 49ers [...]

NFL Draft Alabama RB Eddie Lacy will work out for NFL evaluators on April 11. (Pro Football Talk) South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore has visits lined up with the Patriots and Rams. (USA Today) West Virginia WR Tavon Austin will visit with the 49ers at some point in the near future. (Sacramento Bee) The Browns will [...]

NFL Draft Reps from all 32 teams attended South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore’s pro day. (Robert Klemko) Five Teams do not view LB Manti Te’o as a first-round draft pick. (Jason Cole) Florida International S Jonathan Cyprien will visit with 11 teams including: the 49ers, Browns, Cardinals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Falcons, Panthers, Redskins, Dolphins, Titans, Texans. (Pro Football Talk) South Carolina S [...]

NFL Draft “Most people around the league” see Notre Dame ILB Manti Te’o as a first-round pick.(Adam Schefter)  Manti Te’o has reportedly turned down two invitations to be in Radio City Music Hall for the Draft. (Ian Rapoport) LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu is expected to be a third- or fourth-round pick. (Mike Mayock) Florida International S Johnathan Cyprien is [...]

  NFL Draft Utah DT Star Lotulelei posted a 5.15 in the 40-yard dash and did 38 reps on the bench press during Pro Day on Wednesday. (Joe Schad) 49ers K Phil Dawson receives a one-year deal worth $2.25 million that includes a $1 million signing bonus. (Adam Schefter) Bears The Bears have reportedly offered free agent CB Captain Munnerlyn a [...]

Update: Ian Rapoport reports that he’s “hearing nothing” regarding a potential Matt Flynn trade. Flynn has been a speculative trade option for months now, but Seattle appears to be willing to hold onto him unless someone is willing to make them a serious offer. The quarterback market is depleted to say the least, but that could change [...]

We’ll have consistent updates regarding news and rumors posted here throughout the day, so be sure to check back. 49ers The 49ers are expected to target PK Lawrence Tynes in free agency. (Matt Maiocco) The 49ers and DL Ian Williams agree to a 2-year $3.2 million extension. (Pro Football Talk) Bears Interest in LB Nick Roach [...]

Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports reports that the 49ers’ reps spent a good portion of Friday meeting with the agents for a number of this year’s top cornerbacks. Cole adds that 49ers expect to have more than enough cash to sign at least one of the best free agent corners after they’ve found a trade partner [...]

Seahawks general manager John Schneider mentioned that they may end up keeping quarterback Matt Flynn for another season, according to Paul Imig. “We have a model that includes (keeping) Matt; our primary model,” said Schneider. Flynn, 27, is due $5.25 million ($2 million guaranteed) in 2013. There have been rumors circulating for months that he would likely [...]

There’s a lot of news and rumors circulating around due to the NFL Combine, so we’ll be updating this post throughout the day. Check in for the last updates. NFL Draft Georgia LB Jarvis Jones will not work out at this year’s NFL Combine and instead focus on his Pro Day. (Adam Schefter) Alabama CB Dee [...]

Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that the Browns are not expected to pursue a trade for Patriots backup QB Ryan Mallett. Cabot adds that Michael Vick is unlikely to end up in Cleveland, should even be available. She also mentions that Alex Smith and Matt Flynn could be potential trade options for [...]