NFL News & Rumors: Sunday 4/7

Bengals

• Aaron Maybin is considered a strong candidate to start at strong-side linebacker this season. (ESPN.com)
• Several personnel men believe RT Andre Smith is “highly overrated.” (National Football Post)

Browns

• The Browns are believed to be committed to Brandon Weeden for “at least” this season. (ESPN Cleveland)
• Free agent FS Kerry Rhodes could be a fallback option for the Browns if they fail to upgrade at safety during the draft. (ESPN Cleveland)

Buccaneers

• The Buccaneers have CB Eric Wright as a “Plan B” option if they’re unable to trade for CB Darrelle Revis. (Pewter Report)

Chargers

• G Johnnie Troutman is expected to “push” for a starting job now that he’s recovered from multiple injuries. (Union-Tribune San Diego)
• The Chargers are hoping to have a contract extension for DE Corey Liuget “sooner than later.” (Union-Tribune San Diego)

Falcons

• Mike Johnson “could be the favorite” to start at right tackle. (Fox Sports South)

Jets

• Mike Goodson is considered the favorite to be the Jets’ starting running back. (ESPN.com)
• One personnel man sees G Brandon Moore as “overhyped” and nothing more than a stopgap at this point in his career. (National Football Post)

Packers

• Packers signed TE Matt Mulligan. (WCSH)
  

Panthers

• Domenik Hixon could win the Panthers No. 3 receiver job due to a lack of competition. (Charlotte Observer)
• Ted Ginn Jr. is considered to be the “leader in the clubhouse” to handle return duties this season. (Panthers.com)

Patriots

• Free agent WR/PR Julian Edelman‘s broken foot has fully healed. (ESPN Boston)

Raiders

• RB Darren McFadden mentioned that he’s now 100 percent healthy. (San Francisco Chronicle)

Ravens

• Ravens are planning to move Bryan Hall from defensive tackle to inside linebacker (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Redskins

• HC Mike Shanahan believes Robert Griffin III will “set a record” for the recovery from reconstructive knee surgery. (Pro Football Talk)

Seahawks

• Seahawks will bring in QB Brady Quinn, Matt Leinart, Seneca Wallace, and Tyler Thigpen for workouts on Monday. (USA Today)
• Seahawks are reportedly interested in Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton. (Ty Dunne)
• CB Antoine Winfield is scheduled to visit the Seahawks this week. (Sean Jensen)