NFL Notes: Draft, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, Lions & Redskins

 

Draft

• Missouri DE Shane Ray announced he is entering the 2015 NFL Draft. (Rand Getlin)

Eagles

• Assistant defensive backs coach Todd Lyght is leaving the Eagles to become the cornerbacks coach at Vanderbilt University. (Ian Rapoport)
• Houston granted the Eagles permission to interview Director of Pro Personnel Brian Gaine for their vacant GM spot. (Albert Breer)

Falcons

• New England OC Josh McDaniels could be the perfect fit as the Falcons Head Coach in light of the restructured front office. (Ben Volin)

Giants

• The Giants signed QB Ricky Stanzi and K Chris Boswell to reserve/futures contracts. (Jordan Raanan)

Lions

• The Lions signed DB Crezdon Butler to a reserve/futures contract. (Tim Twentyman)

Redskins

• The Chiefs denied the Redskins request to interview Gary Gibbs for their defensive coordinator position. (Adam Schefter)