NFL Rumors: Draft, Bears, Bills, Jets & Vikings

Draft

• Herbie Teope of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the Patriots, Texans and Browns are attending Kansas State’s Pro Day and mentions OL Cody Whitehair and FB Glenn Gronkowski as “key workouts.”
• According to Tony Pauline of WalterFootball.com, at least two dozen teams were on-hand at Jacksonville State’s Pro Day on Tuesday where DT DeVaunte Sigler was the headlining prospect.
• Oklahoma State DL Jimmy Bean will not perform at his school’s Pro Day on Tuesday since he has not fully recovered from ACL surgery he had during the season, per Pauline.

Bears

• Kevin Fishbain reports the Bears are among the “multiple teams” that have expressed interest in Patriots free agent DL Akiem Hicks.

Bills

• According to Peter Schrager of Fox Sports, the Bills will not be able to afford free agent G Jahri Evans after re-signing G Richie Incognito.

Jets

• Rand Getlin reports that multiple teams are competing to be the first visit for Jets free agent DT Damon Harrison in order to be in the best position to sign him.
• According to Seth Walder of the New York Daily News, four teams have expressed interest in Jets free agent ILB Demario Davis.

Vikings

• Chris Tomasson reports the Vikings and free agent G Mike Harris are not close to agreeing to terms after being offered a two-year, $3.5 million contract.
• Harris will enter the open market and is seeking around $5 million over two years.