Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen, DE Brian Robison, DE Everson Griffen, DT Kevin Williams and DT Fred Evans are all entering the final year of their contracts.
Vikings | Five linemen entering final contract years
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the basic framework of a new contract for New York Jets CB Darrelle Revis in place if the two teams are able to finalize the deal.
Buccaneers | Framework on contract for Darrelle Revis in place
The New York Jets would receive multiple draft picks, including the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a trade for CB Darrelle Revis.
Jets | Would receive multiple picks for Darrelle Revis
The Miami Dolphins have shown interest in North Carolina RB Giovani Bernard, OG Jonathan Cooper, OG Travis Bond, OT Brennan Williams and DT Sylvester Williams.
Dolphins | Have shown interest in several UNC prospects
The Green Bay Packers believe LBs Clay Matthews and Desmond Bishop will take over the leadership role that DB Charles Woodson had before he was released.
Packers | Believe two LBs to become leaders
The St. Louis Rams are not interested in trading OT Rodger Saffold and believe that he will be a part of the team for a long time.
Rams | Do not want to move Rodger Saffold
Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel thinks he can sneak into the top 10 of the NFL draft, adding Cleveland Browns coach Rob Chudzinski compared him to Cam Newton during a recent visit.
EJ Manuel: Chudzinski compared me to Cam Newton
New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) is not expected to participate in offseason workouts because he will be recovering from shoulder surgery. Hernandez is expected to face a recovery period of around four months. He likely will be ready for the start of the regular season unless he suffers a setback.
Patriots | Aaron Hernandez not expected to take part in workouts
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to the compensation in a trade with the New York Jets for CB Darrelle Revis (knee). Revis has to pass a physical before the trade can be finalized.
Buccaneers | Have deal in place for Darrelle Revis
The New York Jets have agreed to the compensation in a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for CB Darrelle Revis (knee). Revis has to pass a physical before the trade can be finalized.
Jets | Have agreed to compensation in Darrelle Revis trade