Free-agent WR Marcus Lucas (Bears) was claimed by the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, May 17.

Pittsburgh Steelers TE David Reeves was waived Tuesday, May 17. Free-agent TE David B. Johnson (Chargers) was subsequently signed.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Davon Coleman was waived Tuesday, May 17.

New Orleans Saints OT Bryan Witzmann was waived Tuesday, May 17.

Free-agent DT Dominique Easley is working out for the Los Angeles Rams Tuesday, May 17, according to sources.

San Diego Chargers QB Bryn Renner was released Tuesday, May 17, in light of the Chargers claiming QB Zach Mettenberger.

Free-agent QB Zach Mettenberger (Titans) was claimed by the San Diego Chargers Tuesday, May 17.

Tennessee Titans CB Morgan Burns was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Tuesday, May 17.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick (shoulder, thumb, knee) is not falling behind QB Blaine Gabbert despite still rehabilitating his injuries, according to head coach Chip Kelly. ‘[Kaepernick] has a great grasp of what we’re doing,’ Kelly said. ‘I’m really impressed by both [Gabbert] and him and their intelligence and being able to pick up what we’re trying to do.’ Kelly said he hasn’t set a timetable for when the starter will be announced.

Free-agent OT Jeff Linkenbach (Chargers) was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars Tuesday, May 17. PK Jaden Oberkrom was released.