NFL Notes: Bears, Broncos, Falcons, Lions, Packers, Patriots, & Vikings

Bears

• Jeff Dickerson reports that the Bears have informed free agent LB D.J. Williams that they will move in a different direction, and he won’t be re-signed.

Broncos

• Broncos re-signed LB Steven Johnson to a one-year contract.

Falcons

• Jim Thomas mentions that the Falcons are expected to be in play on Rams free agent TE Lance Kendricks.

Lions

• Aaron Wilson reports that the Lions are hosting Penn State offensive tackle Donovan Smith for a visit on Tuesday.

Packers

• Rob Demovsky reports that the Packers are not pursuing WR Andre Johnson at this time.
• Demovsky mentions that Johnson was likely a Plan B option for the Packers in case they lost WR Randall Cobb.

Patriots

• Patriots re-signed ERFA FB James Develin to a one-year, $660,000 contract.

Vikings

• Tom Pelissero reports that Adrian Peterson met with the Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday.