The 2013 NFL schedule release has been a lot of fun, but we haven’t forgotten that the draft is still upon us. Your latest candidate to make a draft day trade: The Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings looking to trade up in first round
Rex Ryan used a conference call with reporters Thursday to rip baseball’s Baltimore Orioles for not allowing the Ravens — Ryan’s former team — to open their Super Bowl title defense at home.
Rex Ryan chides Orioles for not deferring to Ravens
Updating a previous report, the Atlanta Falcons appear to be targeting teams that are picking in the top five to try to acquire a top pick. The Falcons are believed to be interested in University of Oregon DE Dion Jordan and University of Alabama CB Dee Milliner.
Falcons | Looking for big jump up in first round
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the team has given OT Branden Albert’s agent permission to contact the Miami Dolphins but have not given the Dolphins permission to contact Albert directly.
Chiefs | Branden Albert update
The Minnesota Vikings have met with free-agent CB Jacob Lacey (Lions).
Vikings | Jacob Lacey visits
The New England Patriots recently tried out free-agent LB Larry Grant (49ers).
Patriots | Larry Grant tries out
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed undrafted free-agent FS Chris Banjo (Southern Methodist). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Jaguars | Chris Banjo signed
The Dallas Cowboys have released WR Donavon Kemp.
Cowboys | Donavon Kemp released
Earlier Thursday, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the Miami Dolphins hadn’t been given permission to contact OT Branden Albert about a trade. It only took a few hours for Reid to backtrack.
Branden Albert’s agent, Dolphins can speak, after all
Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent RB Isaac Redman has signed his one-year tender offer. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Steelers | Isaac Redman signs tender