NFL News & Rumors: Thursday 6/13

Free Agents

• FB Vonta Leach‘s agent mentioned that seven teams have already shown interest in his client. (NFLTR)
  

49ers

• Free agent WR Austin Collie worked out for the 49ers on Thursday. (NFLTR)
  

Bears

• Bears release DB Maurice Jones.
  

Bills

• WR Stevie Johnson told reporters that he’s been limited during OTAs by a slight fracture to his L-5 vertebra. (Buffalo News)

Broncos

• Broncos released RB Willis McGahee. (NFLTR)
  
• Broncos signed second-round pick RB Montee Ball to a four-year contract.
• Broncos signed third-round pick CB Kayvon Webster to a four-year contract.

Buccaneers

• The Buccaneers signed WR Derek Hagan.
  

Cardinals

• Rashard Mendenhall has “clearly” been the Cardinals No. 1 RB during OTAs and minicamp. (Mike Jurecki)
  

Dolphins

• Mike Wallace‘s dad mentioned that his son turned down a $76 million contract offer from the Vikings. (USA Today)
  

Eagles

• Eagles signed fourth-round pick QB Matt Barkley to a four-year contract.
  

Giants

•  OC Kevin Gilbride expects second-year WR Rueben Randle to “play a lot” this season.
  

Jaguars

• Jaguars waived DE Austen Lane and CB Trey Wilson.
• Jaguars TE Brett Brackett underwent groin surgery Tuesday. (Associated Press)
• Chad Henne believes he has a more realistic shot at the starting job this year than last. (Jaguars.com)
• GM Dave Caldwell said that Mike Kafka has “just as good an opportunity” to win Jaguars starting job as Chad Henne, Blaine Gabbert, and Matt Scott. (ESPN.com)
• Jaguars signed CB Lionel Smith. (John Oehser)

Jets

• WR Santonio Holmes still hasn’t resumed running or cutting and doesn’t have a timeline for his return. (ESPN New York)
• HC Rex Ryan said free agent WR Mike Sims-Walker hasn’t stood out during the team’s minicamp. (ESPN New York)
• HC Rex Ryan said that QB Geno Smith has had some difficulty adjusting to the West Coast offense. (Newark Star-Ledger)

Lions

• Lions OC Scott Linehan mentioned that Reggie Bush‘s role in their offense will be “substantial.” (Detroit Free Press)
  

Panthers

• RB Jonathan Stewart may not be ready in time for training camp. (ESPN.com)
  
• Brandon LaFell appears to be “locked in” as the Panthers No. 2 receiver. (Associated Press)

Patriots

• WR Michael Jenkins has been lining up with the starters during OTAs and minicamp. (ESPN Boston)
  

Raiders

• Raiders sign third-round pick LB Sio Moore to a four-year contract.
• Charles Woodson has been practicing as the Raiders first-team free safety during minicamp. (Contra Costa Times)
  
• HC Dennis Allen mentioned that he’s “counting on” Denarius Moore to be their No. 1 receiver this year. (Contra Costa Times)
• K Sebastian Janikowski mentioned he would like to finish his career with the Raiders. (San Francisco Chronicle)

Rams

• Rams signed first-round pick WR Tavon Austin to a four-year contract.
• Rams signed  first-round pick LB Alec Ogletree to a four-year contract.
• Rams signed third-round pick WR Stedman Bailey to a four-year contract.
• Rams signed third-round pick S T.J. McDonald to a four-year contract.
• Rams signed fourth-round pick G/C Barrett Jones to a four-year contract.
• Rams signed fifth-round pick RB Zac Stacy to a four-year contract.
• Rams signed fifth-round pick CB Brandon McGee to a four-year contract.
• Free agent OLB Chris Gocong worked out for the Rams on Thursday. (Adam Schefter)
  
• Free agent LB Will Witherspoon is visiting the Rams on Thursday. (Jim Thomas)
• Rams  also brought in free agent safeties Matt Giordano and Abram Elam for visits this week. (Jim Thomas)

Ravens

• Ravens WRs coach Jim Hostler mentioned on Wednesday that Jacoby Jones is a starter “right now.” (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Redskins

• Redskins waived FB Dorson Boyce.
  
• Redskins DE Adam Carriker will open training camp on the active/PUP list. (Washington Times)

Steelers

• Steelers signed fourth-round pick QB Landry Jones to a four-year contract.
  

Titans

• Titans signed second-round pick WR Justin Hunter to a four-year contract.