NFL Notes: Draft, Bengals, Broncos, Browns, Dolphins, & Panthers

Draft

• UCLA DL Ellis McCarthy announced he’s entering the 2015 NFL Draft.  (Rand Getlin)

Bengals

• Bengals signed RB James Wilder Jr. to reserve-future contract. (Aaron Wilson)

Broncos

• Ian Rapoport mentions that with John Fox, Adam Gase and Jack Del Rio all in position to secure head-coaching jobs, there is a bit of a race to hire the Broncos assistant coordinators.

Browns

• Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland considers Bears QBs coach Matt Cavanaugh to be the “favorite” for the Browns’ offensive coordinator position.

Dolphins

• CB Jamar Taylor recently underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. (Barry Jackson)

Panthers

• Panthers GM Dave Gettleman said he wants to sit down with RB DeAngelo Williams before saying anything publicly his future with the team.

“I need to talk to DeAngelo, I really do. He’s a pro’s pro, and he had a tough season,” Gettleman said. “The obvious loss of his mom was very, very difficult. He only played six (regular season) games this year, and it was tough for him. Before I say anything, just know he’s a pro’s pro. And the way he finished the season, he finished it like a man.”