NFL News & Notes: Monday

Bears

•  Bears GM Phil Emery expects to see LB Geno Hayes compete with Nick Roach for the starting strong-side linebacker spot. (Brad Biggs)

Bills

• Bills OLB Shawne Merriman believes that he’ll be healthy and effective next season. (BuffaloBills.com)
• Bills re-signed RFA G/C Kraig Urbik to a one-year, $1.26 million contract.
• Bills re-signed RFA RG Chad Rinehart to a one-year, $1.26 million contract.

Broncos

• Former Broncos and Eagles S Brian Dawkins announced his retirement today. (NFLTR)

Cowboys

• Cowboys LB Anthony Spencer signed his franchise tender worth $8.856 million today. (NFLTR)

Dolphins

• Dolphins released DE Phillip Merling. (Jeff Darlington)
• Dolphins brought in LB’s Ernie Sims and Omar Gaither for a workout today. (Aaron Wilson)

Falcons

•  Falcons hosted free agent DT Aubrayo Franklin on Monday. (Jason La Canfora)

Jaguars

• Jaguars waived S Darcel McBath.

Jets

• S Yeremiah Bell will visit the Jets on Monday. (Pro Football Talk)

Packers

• Packers released LT Chad Clifton after he failed a physical. (NFLTR)
• Packers re-signed OLB Erik Walden.

Redskins

• Redskins signed LB Bryan Kehl (Redskins.com)
• Redskins brought in K Neil Rackers for a visit (Aaron Wilson)

Saints

• Saints re-signed K John Kasay.

Titans

• Titans safety Michael Griffin signed his franchise tag tender today worth $6.2 million. (NFLTR)