AFC Notes: Colts, Dolphins, Jaguars, Patriots

Colts

• The Colts tendered exclusive rights free agent WR Marcus Johnson, per the Athletic’s Stephen Holder. 

Dolphins

• The Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson reports the Dolphins “really, really” want to keep T Ja’Wuan James, but if the price goes too high, Miami will walk away.  
• James is free to negotiate with other teams on Monday.  
• The Dolphins are also expected to release G Josh Sitton.
• Miami will reportedly have open competitions for both starting guard spots, including the right guard spot manned last year by Jesse Davis. 
• Miami will also keep Daniel Kilgore at center, and have a competition between him and Travis Swanson for the starting job.  
• Former backup QB Matt Moore spent time with Dolphins front office officials at the NFL Combine and will be shadowing officials going forward as he explores a potential role.  
• Jackson reports the Dolphins have had North Dakota State QB Easton Stick in their sights for a while.  They sent a scout to watch his practices in August.  
• Jackson says with the trade for QB Case Keenum, the Redskins are out as a potential destination for QB Ryan Tannehill.  

Jaguars

• ESPN’s Adam Schefter doesn’t expect the Jaguars to release QB Blake Bortles today, as he thinks the team will wait until it signs a free-agent quarterback next week.
• NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport echoes that report, saying the Jaguars will wait until they secure a quarterback before moving on from Bortles. 

Patriots

• The Patriots are one of several teams expected to have interest in signing WR Pierre Garcon.  (Matt Verderame)