NFL News & Rumors: Friday 2/22

NFL

• Free agent ILB Bart Scott is reportedly “drawing interest from a few teams.” (NFLTR)
• Free agent JaMarcus Russell will hold workout for teams around April 10. (Tony Pauline)

NFL Draft

• Dr. James Andrews mentioned that RB Marcus Lattimore suffered “as bad a knee injury as you could possibly get.”
  

49ers

• Retaining WR Ted Ginn is not one of the the 49ers’ offseason priorities. (CSN Bay Area)
  

Bears

• The Bears are expected to use the franchise tag on free agent DT Henry Melton if they’re unable to reach an agreement on a long-term contract. (NFLTR)
  
• GM Phil Emery mentioned that he expects to discuss a new contract free agent DE Israel Idonije. (ESPN Chicago)

Browns

• HC Rob Chudzinski mentioned that they’re willing to listen to trade offers for Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy. (NFLTR)

Buccaneers

• A decision regarding whether or not Ronde Barber will return for another season could be coming soon. (ESPN.com)

Cowboys

• Impending free agent WR Kevin Ogletree is not expected to back next season. (DallasCowboys.com)

Chargers

• Impeding free agent G Louis Vasquez looks to be the Chargers’ “top priority.” They’re expected to make him a contract offer soon. (Union-Tribune San Diego)
  

Dolphins

• The Dolphins discussed a contract extension with impending free agent RB Reggie Bush earlier in the week. (NFLTR)
  
• WR Davone Bess may not be a part of the Dolphins’ plans in the coming years. (Ben Volin)

Eagles

• The Eagles could end up parting ways with CB Nnamdi Asomugha unless he’s willing to take pay cut. (NFLTR)
  

Falcons

• The Falcons will “likely” release RB Michael Turner at some point in the next few weeks. (NFLTR)
  
• HC Mike Smith mentioned that free agent CB Brent Grimes‘ recovery his Achilles injury is going “outstanding.” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Giants

• The Giants are hoping to have both Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks locked up long-term. (Newark Star-Ledger)
  
• HC Tom Coughlin mentioned that WR Hakeem Nicks is recovering from a “scope.” (Jenny Vrentas)
• HC Tom Coughlin added that he expects RBs David Wilson, Andre Brown and Da’Rel Scott to compete for the starting job. (Ralph Vacchiano)
• G Chris Snee underwent hip surgery this week. (New York Daily News)

Jaguars

• GM David Caldwell mentioned that he expects WR Laurent Robinson to be medically cleared. (John Oehser)
  
• The Jaguars are reportedly “still in discussions” with free agent C Brad Meester. (John Oehser)

Jets

• The Jets haven’t had any communication with Tim Tebow‘s agent since the season ended. (Conor Orr)
  

Lions

• The Lions have met with QB Matthew Stafford regarding a long-term extension. (NFLTR)
• The Lions will meet with free agent DE Cliff Avril‘s rep at the Combine. (NFLTR)
• CB Bill Bentley underwent a second surgery this offseason to repair his dislocated shoulder. (Detroit Free Press)
  

Packers

• Impending free agent WR Greg Jennings could be seeking as much as $14 million annually. (NFLTR)
  

Patriots

• The Patriots are expected to meet with free agent CB Kyle Arrington‘s rep at the Combine. (Boston Herald)
• Impending free agent OT Sebastian Vollmer recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee. (Boston Herald)
  

Raiders

• GM Reggie McKenzie mentioned that RB Taiwan Jones could move to cornerback next season. (NFLTR)

Rams

• The Rams are expected to meet with Steven Jackson‘s representation at the Combine. (NFLTR)
  
• HC Jeff Fisher mentioned that they would like to re-sign free agent DE William Hayes. (Terry McCormick)

Ravens

• The Ravens are expected to meet with impending free agent QB Joe Flacco on Friday night or Saturday. (Pro Football Talk)
• C Matt Birk announced that he’s retiring from the NFL on Friday. (NFLTR)

Redskins

• Dr. James Andrews mentioned that QB Robert Griffin III is “ahead of schedule” in his recovery from knee surgery. (Ian Rapoport)

Saints

• The Saints will not use their franchise tag on free agent OT Jermon Bushrod. (NFLTR)
  

Steelers

• GM Kevin Colbert mentioned that he doesn’t know when TE Heath Miller will be able to return for a serious knee injury. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
  

Titans

• The Titans signed S George Wilson to a two-year deal worth $4 million. (NFLTR)
• The Titans met with free agent DT SenDerrick Marks‘ reps regarding a long-term contract, but there’s “still work to be done.” (Jim Wyatt)
  

Vikings

• HC Leslie Frazier mentioned that expects Percy Harvin to report to training camp and not holdout. (Ian Rapoport)
  
• HC Leslie Frazier mentioned that he expects to add some competition for backup QB Joe Webb at some point. (Kevin Seifert)