NFL News & Rumors: Friday 3/29

NFL Draft

• Former LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu has visits set up with the Vikings, Bucs, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Cardinals, Bengals, Texans, Seahawks & Falcons. (Albert Breer)

NFL Free Agents

• DB Mike Jenkins is looking for a multi-year contract. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• QB JaMarcus Russell is going to have hold a pro day this offseason. (Jim Corbett)

49ers

• The 49ers like what they see in RB Jewel Hampton. (Matt Maiocco)

Bears

• Bears sign Josh McCown to a one-year deal. (Brad Biggs)

Bills

• The Bills are interested in free agent QB Kevin Kolb. (NFLTR)
• Bills signed RB Tashard Choice. (Tashard Choice)

Broncos

• DB Antoine Winfield is an option for the Broncos. (NFLTR)

Browns

• QB Brandon Weeden will enter training camp as the starter but will face competition. (Mary Kay Cabot)
• OL Jason Pinkston‘s blood clot in his leg is gone. (Mary Kay Cabot)
• QB E.J. Manuel will workout for the Browns on April 5th. (Mary Kay Cabot)

Chiefs

• The Chiefs ideal situation would involve trading the No. 1 overall pick. (Jason Cole)

Cowboys

• The Cowboys cannot franchise tag QB Tony Romo next offseason. (NFLTR)
• WR Micheal Spurlock might be an option for the Cowboys. (Michael Gehlken)
• QB Tony Romo‘s no franchise tag clause should not have implications on long-term contract extension talks. (Ed Werder)

Dolphins

• OL John Jerry has been told not to report to training camp out of shape. (Armando Salguero)
• WR Davone Bess is the most likely veteran to be cut. (Ben Volin)

Eagles

• OL Jason Kelce likely will be medically cleared in a “month to month and a half” after dealing with an ACL and MCL tear. (Tim McManus)

Giants

• QB Pat White will visit the Giants early next week. (Ralph Vacchiano)

Jaguars

• Jaguars interest in QB Geno Smith may be to generate trade interest in the draft pick. (Jason Cole)

Jets

• OL Jake Scott visited the Jets Thursday. (Aaron Wilson)
• QB Mark Sanchez is training with former NFL QB Jeff Garcia. (Jim Corbett)

Lions

• DL Dwight Freeney highlighted the Lions as a team he would like to play for. (Ian Rapoport)
• OL Brandon Moore visited the Lions but left without a contract in place. (Anwar S. Richardson)

Packers

• Packers are expected to sign free agent CB Loyce Means on Monday. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
  

Patriots

• OL Sebastian Vollmer‘s knee is feeling good after his knee scope. (Jeff Howe)

Raiders

• Adam Schefter believes that QB Carson Palmer will not play another snap for the team.

Rams

• Since OL Jake Long has been signed the Rams have been unable to contact OL Rodger Saffold. (Jim Thomas)

Ravens

• DB James Ihedigbo will be given the first opportunity to earn the starting strong safety job. (Aaron Wilson)

Redskins

• DB Antoine Winfield was courted heavily by the Redskins during his meeting with the team. (Ian Rapoport)
• TE Fred Davis re-signed with the team on a one-year contract. (NFLTR)

Saints

• Saints sign former Cowboys DE Kenyon Coleman. (Pro Football Talk)

Seahawks

• QB Matt Flynn‘s lack of arm strength is a cause of concern. (Jason Cole)

Steelers

• RB Ahmad Bradshaw left the Steelers without a contract. (Adam Schefter)
• RB Ahmad Bradshaw will visit the team again “in a few weeks“. (Adam Schefter)
• The Steelers did not offer a contract to RB Ahmad Bradshaw because his foot is still a cause of concern. (Ed Bouchette)

Vikings

• The Vikings have kept in contact with DB Antoine Winfield on a daily basis. (Tom Pelissero)