NFL News & Rumors: Thursday 7/18

49ers

• The 49ers reportedly see CB Chris Culliver are a part of their long-term plans, and a move to safety is unlikely. (Sacramento Bee)
• CB Tramaine Brock‘s roster spot could be in jeopardy. (Sacramento Bee)
  
• CB Tarell Brown may not be a part of the 49ers’ future plans. (Sacramento Bee)
• LB Darius Fleming is expected to move to inside linebacker this season. (Matt Barrows)

Bengals

• DE Carlos Dunlap will receive $11.7 million guaranteed as a part of his new six-year contract worth $40 million. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Browns

• An agreement between the Browns and No. 6 overall pick OLB Barkevious Mingo is reportedly being delayed by the Browns’ insistence on “offset language” in the contract. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
  
• OC Norv Turner mentioned backup TE Gary Barnidge as a “guy people will be surprised about.” (ESPN Cleveland)

Buccaneers

• HC Greg Coach Schiano mentioned that CB Darrelle Revis will be on the field in “some capacity” when camp starts next week. (Buccaneers Twitter)
• K Connor Barth is hoping to resume kicking in six months after he recently torn his Achilles. (Tampa Bay Times)
  

Colts

• Colts TE Weslye Saunders has been NFL suspended eight games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. (Adam Schefter)

Cowboys

• DL Josh Brent is retiring from the NFL to focus on getting his off-field issues under control. (NFLTR)
• QB Tony Romo mentioned that he will be involved in the team’s play-calling this season. (Racine Journal-Times)
  
• Romo is also cleared to practice when training camp opens this Sunday. He underwent a minor surgery to have a non-cancerous cyst removed from his back in April. (ESPN Dallas)

Eagles

• LT Jason Peters won his lawsuit against the makers of the Roll-A-Bout knee walker. Peters is expected to be awarded close to $2 million. (Associated Press)
  

Falcons

• TE Tony Gonzalez reiterated on Wednesday that this will be his final season in the league. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
  

Giants

• The Giants are expected to “go with the hot hand” at running back this season. (ESPN New York)

Jaguars

• Jaguars agreed to terms with sixth-round draft pick S Josh Evans. (John Oesher)

Packers

• TEs coach Jerry Fontenot mentioned that Jermichael Finley seems “really dialed in” this year. (ESPN Milwaukee)
  

Panthers

• LB Thomas Davis is feeling healthier now than he has in years. (Charlotte Observer)

Rams

• Veteran LB Will Witherspoon is expected to sign with the Rams before next week’s training camp. (NFLTR)
  
• LBs Takeo Spikes and Chris Gocong could also be options for the Rams as well. (NFLTR)

Ravens

• The Ravens signed first-round pick S Matt Elam to a four-year, $6.767 million contract. 

Redskins

• WR Pierre Garcon has received full medical clearance to participate in the team’s training camp next week. (Washington Post)
  

Texans

• ILB Brian Cushing has received full clearance to participate in training camp, but the team intends to ease him back. (Pro Football Talk)
  
• GM Rick Smith mentioned that he is optimistic that S Ed Reed will be ready for Week 1. (NFL.com)

Titans

• An agreement between the Titans and No. 10 overall pick G Chance Warmack is reportedly being delayed by the Titans’ insistence on “offset language” in the contract. (Jim Wyatt)
  
• LB Moise Fokou has reportedly been an “offseason star” for the Titans. (Nashville Tennessean)