NFC Notes: Falcons, Giants, Packers, Vikings

March 23, 2018

Vaughn McClure hears that there’s a chance free agent S Kemal Ishmael returns to the Falcons.
While there was a recent report that the Falcons are among the interested teams in DE Robert Ayers, D. Orlando Ledbetter reports that Atlanta’s decision to re-sign Derrick Shelby means Ayers is likely on the team’s backup list in case of injury.
D. Orlando Ledbetter also reports that the addition of Shelby does not take the Falcons out of the mix for DE Pernell McPhee.

Jordan Raanan mentions that USC QB Sam Darnold is likely the only quarterback the Giants would select at No. 2 overall, unless GM Dave Gettleman disregards his scouts.

New Packers DE Muhammad Wilkerson explained during a conference call on Thursday that he took other visits to “make sure the fit was right. Ultimately Green Bay was the best fit for me. Got a good vibe with the coaches and the staff.” (Rob Devmosky)
Wilkerson said that playing for his former defensive coordinator Mike Pettine “had a key part in it.”
Regarding how things ended with the Jets, Wilkerson said he had no regrets: “At the end of the day, it’s a business. Somethings just don’t work out as planned. I’m looking for a fresh start in Green Bay and looking forward to better things.” (Rob Demovsky)
Wilkerson said of playing under a one-year, prove-it deal with the Packers: “I’m ready to get back to my dominant play. I know what type of player I’m capable of being. I’m just ready to do it at a new place.” (Rob Demovsky)

According to Chris Tomasson, the Vikings are still giving thought to possibly moving Mike Remmers to right guard.
Assuming this is the case, Tomasson says the Vikings starting right tackle next season could be a guy they take in the first round of the draft at No. 30 overall.
Although Tomasson adds that Rashod Hill would also be in the mix for the job.
Tomasson also reports that the Vikings are not considering re-signing WR Michael Floyd at this point in time.