NFL News & Rumors: Saturday 4/20

NFL

• Free agent S James Sanders has been suspended four games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. (Howard Balzer)

NFL Draft

• Alabama RB Eddie Lacy pointed to the limited amount of time he had to prepare for his Pro Day as the reason why he was unable to finish. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
• Tennessee Tech WR Da’Rick Rogers has been compared to WR Brandon Marshall for off-field concerns. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
• Florida State DE Tank Carradine ran an impressive 4.75 forty at his Pro Day. (Joe Reedy)
• QBs Matt Barkley and Ryan Nassib are two players teams could be trading up for in the 20-32 range. (Adam Schefter)

49ers

• LB Larry Grant has been suspended four games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. (Matt Barrows)

Bears

• WR Terrell Owens would like to make a comeback with the Bears. (CSN Chicago)
• Adam Schefter sees LBs Manti Te’o and Kevin Minter, along with TE Tyler Eifert as options for the Bears at No. 20. (Adam Schefter)

Bills

• QB Kevin Kolb mentioned that the Bills new offensive system should help their young players. (BuffaloBills.com)

Buccaneers

• G Davin Joseph was a full participant in Buccaneers offseason program this week. (Buccaneers.com)
  

Chargers

• Mike McCoy believes QB Philip Rivers is “going to have a great season.” (San Antonio Express-News)
• RFA WR Danario Alexander did not sign receive an offer sheet prior to Friday’s deadline.

Chiefs

• C Rodney Hudson opened minicamp as the Chiefs starting center. (Kansas City Star)
• G Jeff Allen was played both tackle and guard during this week’s minicamp. (Kansas City Star)

Dolphins

• WR Davone Bess “could be traded” depending on whether or not Miami drafts a slot receiver. (Miami Herald)
• DE Jared Odrick has filed a lawsuit over an alleged investment scam. (Yahoo! Sports)

Eagles

• RB LeSean McCoy referred to Chip Kelly’s offense system as “a freaking track meet.” (Philly Mag)

Giants

• RFA WR Victor Cruz did not sign an offersheet from a prospect team ahead of Friday’s deadline.

Jaguars

• G Will Rackley was working as the Jaguars starting at left guard during this week’s minicamp. (Florida Times Union)

Jets

• The Jets reportedly “would love” to draft LSU DE/OLB Barkevious Mingo at No.9 overall. (Adam Schefter)
• Alabama CB Dee Millner could be a backup option for the Jets depending on if they trade Darrelle Revis. (Adam Schefter)

Raiders

• RB Darren McFadden and the Raiders haven’t discussed a contract extension up to this point.  (San Jose Mercury News)

Steelers

• FB David Johnson confirmed that he’ll be tight end again this season. (Steelers.com)

 Texans

• WR Andre Johnson mentioned that he would like to play another five seasons in the NFL. (John McClain)