NFL Notes: 49ers, Browns, Buccaneers, Eagles, & Vikings

49ers

  • 49ers sixth-round rookie QB Jeff Driskel said the team gave him โ€œvery littleโ€ attention during the pre-draft process and that he only spoke with San Franciscoโ€™s staff โ€œjust for a few minutes out at the combine,โ€ per Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.
  • Barrows reports that Colin Kaepernick (shoulder) resumed throwing in a limited session on Tuesday and that he is expected to be medically cleared him by the end of May or soon after.

Browns

  • Nebraska OL Zach Sterup has been invited to the Browns minicamp next week if he doesnโ€™t signed a deal with the Chiefs this week. (Brett Tessler)

Buccaneers

  • Buffalo CB Marqus Baker is attending the Buccaneersโ€™ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. (Greg Auman)

Eagles

  • Brad Biggs reports that the Eagles have requested permission to interview Bearsโ€™ college scouting director Joe Douglas for a vice president position that would oversee the teamโ€™s pro and college scouting departments.
  • According to Biggs, the Bears are โ€œbracingโ€ for Douglas to take the job in Philadelphia.
  • Jeff McLane reports that Steelers pro personnel coordinator Brandon Hunt, who previously interviewed for the Eaglesโ€™ job a few months ago, remains a candidate for the position.
  • Howver, McLane adds that Douglas โ€œinterviewโ€ is believed to be a mere formality and barring unlikely change he will be the Eagles head of personnel.

Vikings

  • North Dakota State P Ben LeCompte is scheduled to tryout for the Vikings in two weeks. (Darren Wolfson)

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