Following the ruling, Jimmy Graham is locked in as a tight end under the franchise tag and has two weeks to sign a long-term deal. What happens if the sides don’t reach agreement by the mid-July deadline?
Jimmy Graham, Saints at ‘ground zero’ in negotiations
Updating a previous report, the Buffalo Bills would like LB Preston Brown to starrt at weakside linebacker now that LB Kiko Alonso (knee) is expected to miss the 2014 season, according to sources.
Bills | Would like Preston Brown to take over at WLB
The New York Giants would like OL John Jerry to make a run at the starting lineup in training camp. ‘Well, you know, we signed John in the offseason and I say that we signed him and he signed with us for the opportunity to be a starter for the New York Giants,’ offensive line coach Pat Flaherty said. So where do I see him? I see him plugging right in and seeing how quickly he can make up the time he lost in the last couple weeks.’
Giants | Want John Jerry to make run at starting spot
Former Miami Dolphins LB Marcus Thompson was not claimed on waivers and became a free agent Wednesday, July 2.
NFL | Marcus Thompson not claimed
Philadelphia Eagles OG Evan Mathis could consider holding out of training camp, because he is not happy with his contract situation.
Eagles | Evan Mathis could hold out
The Philadelphia Eagles could consider moving OG Todd Herremans to right tackle if OT Lane Johnson is suspended for four games. OT Allen Barbre likely would line up at right guard in this situation.
Eagles | Could move Todd Herremans to RT
Chicago Bears DEs Trevor Scott, Austen Lane, David Bass and Cornelius Washington are expected to compete for the No. 4 defensive end job during training camp. Lane may have an advantage because he has played for defensive coordinator Mel Tucker before.
Bears | Several expected to compete for No. 4 DE job
Washington Redskins OT Maurice Hurt lined up at right tackle during offseason workouts.
Redskins | Maurice hurt works at RT
Senators reschedule NCAA hearing for July 9
Senators reschedule NCAA hearing for July 9
San Diego Chargers CB Brandon Flowers has declared himself the best cornerback in football. “First off, let me must say, I am the best corner in football. Don’t let my injuries last year fool you and take my name from that top list. One guy whose game I definitely respect throughout the years was (Darrelle) Revis. Coming from a system that he played in, it’s a lot of man-to-man being played, him shadowing receivers, and he definitely put in that work. Not to say anything else bad about the other corners, but Revis is definitely a corner I respect in this league.”
Footballguys View: Somebody get Flowers a drug test. We appreciate the confidence, but the reality is he’s not even the best cornerback on his new team. If Flowers was so great, the Chiefs would have never let him go.
Chargers | Brandon Flowers considers himself best at his position