NFL Notes: Cowboys, Eagles, Jaguars, & Saints

Cowboys

• Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News writes that if the Cowboys were to trade for a running back, they should focus on guys who will be free agents next season.
• Machota specifically mentions Matt Forte, Lamar Miller and Doug Martin as potential trade targets that would make sense for Dallas.

Eagles

• According to Gil Brandt of NFL.com, the Eagles turned down a chance to trade first-round picks with the Broncos because they really wanted to come away with USC WR Nelson Agholor.

Jaguars

• Michael DiRocco of ESPN hears that the Jaguars like QB Stephen Morris “significantly” more than QB Jake Waters, making him the most likely No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart.
• Waters is believed to be a camp arm with a slight chance on making the practice squad.
• DiRocco considers CB Nick Marshall to be the most likely undrafted free agent to make the Jaguars active roster.
• Of other undrafted free agents, DiRocco mentions RB Corey Grant as someone to keep an eye on.
• DiRocco also expects linebackers Thurston Armbrister, Matt Robinson and Todd Thomas to compete for one roster spot.
• DiRocco liked what he saw from second-round rookie RB T.J. Yeldon, and first-round pick DE Dante Fowler Jr. prior to his ACL injury.
• Jaguars DB coach Dewayne Walker said that SS Johnathan Cyprien must take the “next step” in his progression in 2015. With this in mind, DiRocco could see Jacksonville looking for a new strong safety for 2016 if Cyprien does not improve.
• DiRocco expects the Jaguars’ first six draft picks to make the active roster, while seventh-round rookies WR Neal Sterling and TE Ben Koyack remain unknown commodities.
• Fifth-round rookie WR Rashad Greene will compete for punt return duties with WR Ace Sanders and WR Tandon Doss.
• HC Gus Bradley said he has been “really impressed” with that Sanders’ consistency through the offseason program.

Saints

• Saints HC Sean Payton has been speaking highly on TE Josh Hill this offseason, and says the team is unlikely to pursue any veteran tight end options. (Around The NFL)
• Payton said first-round pick OT Andrus Peat has split time at both tackle spots during the last two days of practice, though he envisions Peat as a right tackle. (Larry Holder)