Free-agent RB Tim Hightower (Saints) has agreed to initial terms on a contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source.
Footballguys View: Hightower was surprisingly successful last year at the end of the season for the Saints. He returns to the team to give them valuable veteran depth behind Mark Ingram.
Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott has pre-draft visits set with the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins.
Footballguys View: The Dolphins would love to get Elliott after missing out on C.J. Anderson and Chris Johnson in free agency. With the 13th-overall pick, the Dolphins may have to move up to insure they’d land the best back in this draft class.
Baltimore Ravens WR Cam Worthy was waived Friday, April 8.
Baltimore Ravens WR Cam Worthy was waived Friday, April 8.
New York Jets OT D’Brickashaw Ferguson will reportedly retire Friday, April 8, after 10 seasons with the Jets.
Temple WR Robby Anderson and C Kyle Friend worked out Thursday, April 7, at the team’s pro day.
Notre Dame WR Will Fuller could be the first receiver selected in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Detroit Lions RB Stevan Ridley said he believes his best years are still ahead of him, and he said he expects to have a similar role to the one he had with the New England Patriots.
Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor could be a trade target for the Denver Broncos, according to reports.
Cleveland Browns CB Joe Haden (ankle) was upset when he learned that he might not be ready for the start of the 2016 season, according to head coach Hue Jackson, and Jackson said Haden is working his ‘tail off’ to be ready.