The New England Patriots have begun talking about a contract extension with WR Wes Welker. These negotiations are independent of the negotiations with QB Tom Brady that led to a deal, but that contract freed up $15 million and gave both sides more room to work with in these talks.
Patriots | Talking extension with Wes Welker

Notre Dame LB Manti Te’o blamed a slow 40-yard dash time on combine related stress, and said he expects to have an improved time at his pro-day. “I was running near a 4.6, a 4.5,” Te’o told NFL Network after officially clocking a 4.82-second 40-yard dash. “Today was just a long, long day.”
NFL | Manti Te’o blames slow 40 time on combine stress

The Arizona Cardinals interviewed Texas A&M RB Christine Michael at the NFL Draft Combine.
Cardinals | Speak with Christine Michael

Notre Dame LB Manti Te’o said he met with the Denver Broncos at the NFL Draft Combine.
Broncos | Met with Manti Te’o

The New England Patriots did not speak with Notre Dame LB Manti Te’o at the NFL Draft Combine.
Patriots | Did not speak to Manti Te’o

The Chicago Bears may find a better fit to draft at linebacker than Notre Dame LB Manti Te’o, according to Michael Wright of ESPN Chicago. While Te’o may appear to be a fit, Georgia LB Alec Ogletree and LSU LB Kevin Minter may be better fits for the Bears new defensive system that will play a Tampa-2.
Bears | Manti Te’o not the best fit

The Cleveland Browns could show interest in Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent FS Rashad Johnson when free agency begins. Johnson played well under former Cardinals, and current Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton.
Browns | Could make run at Rashad Johnson

The New Orleans Saints hired Wesley McGriff (Ole Miss) as their secondary coach Monday, Feb. 25.
Saints | Hire Wesley McGriff