New York Giants LB Nico Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on no-recall waivers with a failed-physical designation Tuesday, April 12.

New York Giants RB Orleans Darkwa signed his exclusive-rights tender Tuesday, April 12.

Eastern Kentucky LB Noah Spence is visiting the Washington Redskins Tuesday, April 12, according to a source.

Former Cincinnati Bengals CB Leon Hall (back) underwent surgery on his back this offseason to repair a disc injury that required epidurals late in the year. Despite the surgery, Hall has been heavily recruited by the Miami Dolphins and Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Hall’s former secondary coach with the Bengals. Neither side has been able to agree on financial terms, though.

Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott is visiting the Philadelphia Eagles Wednesday, April 12, according to a source.

Footballguys View: Elliott should fall to the Eagles with the 8th-overall pick. He’s a fine all-purpose runner with the power to grind down opponents. Elliott has a ton of upside as a pro, and he’ll be a rookie RB that fantasy owners want to add come August.

Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon’s petition for reinstatement from his indefinite drug ban was denied by the NFL, according to a source.

Footballguys View: With another failed drug test rumored to have happened in the last few weeks, it was doubtful that Gordon would be reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Gordon will be able to apply for reinstatement later in the year.

Baltimore Ravens TE Chase Ford was waived Tuesday, April 12.

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount’s one-year deal is worth up to $2 million — $1 million in base salary and bonuses and $1 million in incentives, according to a source.

Memphis QB Paxton Lynch is visiting the Denver Broncos Tuesday, April 12, according to a source.

Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy has worked his way into better shape this offseason, and the people around Lacy believe the Packers are going to be happy with what they see when Lacy reports to the offseason program, according to NFL Network’s Albert Breer. Breer said Lacy has redistributed weight from his midsection to his shoulders and arms. Lacy has slimmed down over the last two months in large part because of P90X workouts.