NFL News & Rumors: Tuesday 4/16

NFL

• The great Pat Summerall passes away at the age of 82 on Tuesday.
• The NFL will release the 2013 schedule on Thursday.

NFL Draft

• California WR Keenan Allen was reportedly red-flagged for a drug test at February’s Combine. (NFLTR)

Bears

• QB Jay Cutler mentioned that “You’ve got to win games to earn those contracts. We’ll play it out and see how it goes.” (Mike C. Wright)
• GM Phil Emery hasn’t completely ruled out re-signing free agent LB Brian Urlacher. (NFLTR)
• Bears signed OL Eben Britton. (NFLTR)
• The Bears are expected to keep Roberto Garza at center this season. (Brad Biggs)
• OL Gabe Carimi is working at working at left guard, right guard and right tackle this offseason. (Brad Biggs)

Bengals

• The Bengals and free agent James Harrison have reportedly “hit a snag” in contract talks. (NFLTR)
• Bengals signed TE Alex Smith. (NFLTR)

Bills

• HC Doug Marrone mentioned that Aaron Williams will play safety next season. (Tim Graham)
• S Jairus Byrd didn’t report for voluntary workouts Tuesday. (Tim Graham)
• GM Buddy Nix doesn’t see taking a QB at No. 8 overall as being a reach. (Buffalo News)

Browns

• QB Brandon Weeden is listed as the team’s starting QB on their depth chart for  offseason workouts. (Nate Ulrich)
• Free agent S Troy Nolan worked out for the Browns. (Adam Caplan)
• Free agent CB Chris Rucker worked out for the Browns on Tuesday. (Tony Grossi)
• Browns are expected to bring in free agent WRs Legedu Naanee and Seyi Ajirotutu this week. (Adam Caplan)
• Newly signed WR David Nelson isn’t participating in this week’s voluntary workouts. (Nate Ulrich)

Buccaneers

• The Bucs aren’t concerned about not having a decision from Ronde Barber regarding his possible retirement. (Tampa Bay Times)

Cowboys

• Cowboys are still considering in free agent RT Eric Winston. (NFLTR)

Chargers

• RFA WR Danario Alexander is expected participate in the Chargers voluntary minicamp on Tuesday. (Union-Tribune San Diego)

Dolphins

• DT Randy Starks will not attend any voluntary offseason activities. He’s seeking aa long-term contract. (Jason La Canfora)

Eagles

• QBs Michael Vick and Nick Foles split first-team reps on the first day voluntary workouts. (Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News)
• LT Jason Peters was a full participant in Tuesday’s offseason workouts. (Jeff McLane)

Giants

• The Giants reportedly still have a $7M per year offer on the table for WR Victor Cruz. (NFLTR)
• RB Andre Brown signed an injury protection agreement and reported to the Giants offseason program Monday. (New York Daily News)

Jets

• Jets re-signed OLB Calvin Pace to a one-year deal. (NFLTR)

Lions

• QB Matthew Stafford mentioned that he’s looking for “fair-market value” regarding his next contract. (Detroit Free Press)

Packers

• The Packers are reportedly discussing a long-term deal with RFA CB Sam Shields. (NFLTR)
• DE Johnny Jolly is expected to attend offseason workouts. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)

Panthers

• Panthers released LB Kenny Onatolu. (Steve Reed)

Patriots

• TE Aaron Hernandez underwent shoulder surgery this offseason, but is expected to be ready for training camp. (Ian Rapoport)

Ravens

• FB Vonta Leach‘s could end up being a cap casualty. (Baltimore Sun)
• Ravens signed QB Caleb Hanie to a one-year contract. (NFLTR)
• GM Ozzie Newsome mentioned that re-signing free agent LT Bryant McKinnie could still be an option. (NFLTR)
• CB Lardarius Webb “should be ready to roll” for training camp. (Baltimore Sun)

Redskins

• Free agent Chris Cooley mentioned that he hasn’t heard from the Redskins, but they’re the only team he’d consider playing for. (WUSA9.com)

Seahawks

• Seahawks waived DL Dexter Davis after he failed a physical.

Titans

• MLB Colin McCarthy underwent ankle surgery earlier this offseason. (Nashville Tennessean)

Vikings

• DT Kevin Williams restructured his contract and will become a free agent after this season. (NFLTR)