NFL Notes: Browns, Eagles, Giants, Packers, Panthers, Saints

Browns

• Pat McManamon of ESPN predicts the Browns will release QB Robert Griffin III and pursue Bills QB Tyrod Taylor if he is released by the Bills this offseason.

Eagles

• Tim McManus of ESPN expects the Eagles to overhaul their receiving corps this offseason and look to replace outside receivers Dorial Green-Beckham and Nelson Agholor.
• McManus writes that WR Jordan Matthews has done enough to retain his role in the slot.

Giants

• ESPN’s Jordan Raanan does not think the Giants will invest their first-round pick in an offensive tackle given they have selected three tackles in the first round in the last five years.
• However, Raanan could see New York signing a top left tackle in free agency or make a “big splash” through a trade and mentions Cincinnati’s Andrew Whitworth or Cleveland’s Joe Thomas as possible targets.

Packers

• ESPN’s Rob Demovsky expects the Packers to release CB Sam Shields, who hasn’t played since Week 1 because of a concussion, this offseason.
• Demovsky mentions that this move will free up $9 million of cap room for the Packers but could lead to them using their first-round pick on a cornerback.

Panthers

• David Newton of ESPN could see the Panthers signing a left tackle in free agency since LT Michael Oher‘s future with the team remains unclear at this point in time.

Saints

• ESPN’s Mike Triplett writes it’s “almost certain” that the Saints will sign a right defensive end to play opposite of Cameron Jordan.
• Triplett mentions that this year’s draft class is stocked with capable edge rushers but that they could explore the idea of signing an elite pass rusher through free agency.