NFL Notes: Adrian Peterson, Tim Tebow, Colts, Cowboys, Lions, & Steelers

Adrian Peterson

• According to Charles Robinson, Adrian Peterson‘s “top preference” is to join the Arizona Cardinals if he ends up being traded.
• Robinson adds that Peterson also likes the Chargers.

Tim Tebow

• Ben Volin of the Boston Herald has heard that former Broncos QB Tim Tebow could be a possible participant in the veteran combine held in Phoenix on March 22. 

Colts

• Here’s a bit of a surprise: Charles Robinson mentions that the Colts are among the interested teams in DE Jerry Hughes.
• The Colts traded Hughes to the Bills for Kelvin Sheppard, who has already been released.

Cowboys

• Charles Robinson expects the Cowboys to be one of the suitors for Redskins free agent OLB Brian Orakpo.
• According to Robinson, the Cowboys are still in talks with RB DeMarco Murray about bringing him back.

Lions

• According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have turned their attention to trying to re-sign DT Nick Fairley.

Steelers

• Ben Volin of the Boston Herald expects longtime Steelers S Troy Polamalu to announced his retirement from the NFL.