NFL Notes: Sebastian Vollmer, Patriots, Rams, Titans

Sebastian Vollmer

• Free agent OT Sebastian Vollmer told Sirius XM NFL Radio Tuesday that he has lost 75 pounds and plans to retire from the NFL. (Mike Reiss)

Patriots

• Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports that the Patriots showed interest in recently acquired Browns CB Jason McCourty, but not enough to sign him to a contract.

Rams

• Though Jason Cole of B/R says that the Rams are “pleased with the progress” of QB Jared Goff this offseason, people within the organization is also “extremely pleased” with backup QB Sean Mannion.
• According to Cole, the Rams believe Mannion has improved footwork and reads as a quarterback, while a team source “wouldn’t be surprised” if Los Angeles turns to Mannion if Goff struggles during the regular season.

Titans

• The Titans announced that they’ve signed third-round TE Jonnu Smith to a four-year contract.
• The Tennessee Titans hired Tom Roth and Mike Boni as area scouts and formally announced that Jon Salge has been promoted to college scouting director and Brandon Taylor to a national scout. (Paul Kuharsky)