NFL Notes: Cardinals, Eagles, Saints, Seahawks, & Vikings

Cardinals

  • Cardinals HC Bruce Arians told reporters on Wednesday that they are still discussing whether to pick up WR Michael Floydโ€˜s fifth-year option. (Marc Sessler)
  • Arians said he would like to add a young, fast cornerback, but doesnโ€™t see the need to add a veteran. (Darren Urban)

Eagles

  • Eagles HC Chip Kelly said he hasnโ€™t received any more calls regarding QB Sam Bradfordโ€˜s availability. (Eliot Shorr-Parks)
  • Kelly mentioned that he doesnโ€™t know when Bradford will be cleared for full football activity. (Eliot Shorr-Parks)
  • Kelly expects LB Kiko Alonso to be ready at some point during OTAโ€™s. (Eliot Shorr-Parks)
  • Regarding the Bradford trade, Kelly said that he wanted to keep QB Nick Foles. (Ian Rapoport)
  • Kelly said they arenโ€™t actively shopping G Evan Mathis, but be also confirmed that Mathis has been given permission to seek a trade. (Geoff Mosher)

Saints

  • Saints HC Sean Payton said there were โ€œ4 or 5 teamsโ€ in talks to trade for TE Jimmy Graham. (Mike Garafolo)
  • Payton indicated that veteran G Jahri Evans should remain with the team, but his contract situation still isnโ€™t settled. (Around the NFL)
  • Payton denied that QB Drew Brees is available for trade. โ€œWe canโ€™t control Drew Brees trade rumors, but โ€œthereโ€™s not one iota of truth to it.โ€ (Marc Sessler)
  • Payton mentioned that they will look hard at the receiver position in this yearโ€™s draft and would also like to come away with a defensive lineman or edge player. (Ian Rapoport)
  • Payton confirmed that they are discussing a long-term contract with DE Cameron Jordan. (Larry Holder)

Seahawks

  • HC Pete Carroll said that he has weekly conversations with DE Michael Bennett, and he has never requested a trade. (Marc Sessler)
  • Carroll said that OT Steve Schilling will be back with Seahawks. (Bob Condotta)

Vikings

  • Vikings HC Mike Zimmer told reports that: โ€œWe have no plans to trade Adrian [Peterson].โ€ (Around the NFL)

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