NFL News & Rumors: Tuesday 3/19

Free Agents

• Free agent CB Chris Carr intends to play “another few seasons.” (Aaron Wilson)

49ers

• Phil Dawson announced that he’s signed with the 49ers. (Phil Dawson)
• 49ers have signed WR Marlon Moore to a one-year deal.

Bengals

• Free agent CB Terence Newman is deciding between the Bengals or Raiders. (NFLTR)
• Bengals are expected to keep Rey Maualuga at middle linebacker next season. (Joe Reedy)

Cardinals

• Free agent WR Josh Cribbs failed his physical with the Cardinals. (NFLTR)
• HC Bruce Arians mentioned that he believes Drew Stanton is a “very capable” starting quarterback. (Pro Football Talk)

Chiefs

• Chiefs re-signed LS Thomas Gafford to a one-year deal worth $715,000. (Aaron Wilson)
• HC Andy Reid mentioned that Alex Smith was the only quarterback the Chiefs pursued. (Ian Rapoport)

Colts

• Colts announced the signing QB Matt Hasselbeck on Tuesday.
• Colts announced teh signing of DT Aubrayo Frankin on Tuesday.

Dolphins

• Dolphins re-signed OL Nate Garner.
• Dolphins re-signed exclusive rights free agent QB Pat Devlin. (Adam Caplan)
• DT Tony McDaniel will not be re-signing with the Dolphins. (Miami Herald)

Giants

• Giants re-signed QB David Carr. (Mike Garafolo)

Jaguars

• Jaguars announced the signing of C Brad Meester. (Jaguars)
• Jaguars could target an offensive tackle in the upcoming draft. Possibly use their No. 33 overall pick on the position. (Florida Times Union)
• Free agent CB Antoine Cason reportedly turned down more money from the Jaguars to sign with the Cardinals. (Florida Times Union)

Jets

• HC Rex Ryan told reporters that the Jets aren’t actively shopping CB Darrelle Revis. (Bart Hubbuch)

Lions

• Lions reportedly haven’t made K Jason Hanson an offer. (Chris McCosky)
• GM Martin Mayhew said that the Lions have no interest in free agent CB DeAngelo Hall. (Detroit Free Press)
• Mayhew mentioned that there hasn’t been any progress regarding contract extension for QB Matthew Stafford yet. (Detroit Free Press)
• Mayhew added that he expects Jason Jones to play both defensive end and defensive tackle depending on down. (Detroit Free Press)

Panthers

• Panthers are reportedly close to signing CB D.J. Moore. (Vaughn McClure)
• Panthers are expected to bring in WR/KR Ted Ginn and S Mike Mitchell for visits (Howard Balzer)
• There’s been no progress between the Panthers and free agent DT Dwan Edwards regarding a new contract. (Charlotte Observer)

Raiders

• HC Dennis Allen mentioned that Nick Roach will be their middle linebacker next season. (Kevin Seifert)

Rams

• The Rams aren’t concerned about moving Rodger Saffold to a different position. (St Louis Post-Dispatch)

Redskins

• QB Kirk Cousins will take all the first-team reps during the offseason. (CSN Washington)

Steelers

• HC Mike Tomlin believes Jason Worilds can be their starting right outside linebacker. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Texans

• Texans have agreed to terms with CB Brice McCain (John McClain)
• HC Gary Kubiak mentioned that they’re “still very interested in” re-signing free agent OT Ryan Harris. (Nick Scurfield)
• Kubiak mentioned that he expects to use RB Ben Tate much more next season. (John McClain)
• ILB Brian Cushing will not participate in any of the Texans’ offseason workouts. (Ian Rapoport)

Titans

• Titans agreed to terms with veteran OL Rob Turner.
• Titans signed QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to a two-year deal worth $6.5 million. (Ian Rapoport)

Vikings

• Vikings announced the signing of G Seth Olsen. (Vikings)
• HC Leslie Frazier reiterated that “Christian Ponder is our starting quarterback.”  (Associated Press)
• GM Rick Speilman mentioned that he expects Jerome Simpson to be their starting split end next season. (ESPN 1500 Twin Cities)