The Carolina Panthers may not be interested in re-signing impending free-agent OG Travelle Wharton this offseason because the team wants to move forward with younger players.
Panthers | Travelle Wharton may not return

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and defensive line coach Bryan Cox were impressed with how Pittsburgh DT Aaron Donald performed during Senior Bowl practices. ‘He’s extremely hard to block,’ Nolan said. ‘He’s very quick. He’s an intelligent kid; uses his hands well. He’s a playmaker.’ Donald said he learned a lot from Cox and believes he can fit in the team’s 4-3 defensive alignment.
Falcons | Coaches impressed with Aaron Donald

The Atlanta Falcons could show interest in Buffalo Bills impending free-agent FS Jairus Byrd and Carolina Panthers impending free-agent SS Michael Mitchell if they hit the free-agent market.
Falcons | Could show interest in two safeties

Atlanta Falcons FS Thomas DeCoud’s status for next season is uncertain because he struggled with his tackling this season. The team would save $3 million in salary cap space if they release DeCoud this offseason.
Falcons | Thomas DeCoud’s status uncertain

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said he is open to trading the third overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Jaguars | Open to trading top pick

The Buffalo Bills have hired former Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach Todd Downing as their new quarterbacks coach.
Bills | Todd Downing hired

The Buffalo Bills have hired former Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz as their new defensive coordinator.
Bills | Jim Schwartz hired as DC

The Green Bay Packers are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent OT Marshall Newhouse this offseason.
Packers | Marshall Newhouse not expected back