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Fantasy Index Newsblast

A Cleveland source says the organization thinks that injured DT Phil Taylor will come back and contribute sometime during the 2012 season. Taylor underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral musicle Wednesday. Taylor suffered the injury lifting weights last week. Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Tennessee WR Kenny Britt had arthroscopic surgery on his knee Wednesday, GM Ruston Webster said. Britt tore his ACL and MCL in September and has experienced swelling during his rehab recently. Source: Nashville Tennesseean.

Carolina announced Wednesday they have signed TE Joe Jon Finley, who spent last year with Detroit. Finley takes the place of TE Tarren Lloyd, who was released. Source: Charlotte Observer.

New England WR Wes Welker signed his franchise tender of $9.5 million Tuesday. Welker is still hoping to get a multi-year contract extension, saying he hopes "doing the right thing gets the right results." Source: Boston Herald.

Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew isn't attending the Jaguars' voluntary OTAs according to a report Tuesday. Coach Mike Mularkey confirmed that Jones-Drew's absence is related to his desire for a contract extension. Source: Florida Times-Union.

San Francisco fifth-roun draft pick LB Darius Fleming tore his ACL last week during last week's rookie mini-camp according to a report Tuesday. Fleming, who is likely to miss all of 2012, signed his contract the day before his injury. Source: NFL.com.

Oakland RB Daren McFadden went all out at the Raiders' OTAs Tuesday, apparently recovered from the Lisfranc injury to his foot that derailed his season in 2011. McFadden's backup Michael Bush led the team over the last 10 games of the season with977 yards and 7 TDs, but signed a free-agent deal with Chicago. Source: NFL.com.

The New York Jets announced Tuesday they have reached agreement on a contract with G Robert T. Griffin. The four-year deal means the Jets now have all three of their sixth-round draft picks under sontract. Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger.

Denver K Matt Prater, who carries the Broncos' franchise tag, has been abset from the team's voluntary OTAs according to a report Tuesday. Prater has been seeking a multi-year contract, but the five-year the Broncos offered was well below what he wanted. Source: Denver Post.

Detroit placed RB Jerome Harrison on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday to open up a roster spot. Harrison had brain surgery last fall after a physical for a proposed trade to Philadelphia discovered a tumor. Source: Detroit News.

Chicago plans to let QB Jay Cutler off the leash and let him change plays at the line of scrimmage according to a report Monday. Former offensive coordinator Mike Martz wouldn't allow Cutler to audible. Source: Chicago Tribune.

New England WR Wes Wlelker said Monday he "really wants to be" at the Patriots June mini-camp as he looks to get a long-term contract. Welker said he's probably not going to be there, "but things could change." Welker, who hasn't signed his franchise tender, was adamant he wouldn't miss any regular-season games, saying there were nine-and-a-half million reasons he wouldn't hold out. Source: Boston Herald.

Seattle RT James Carpenter may well miss the 2012 due to a hnee injury according to a report Monday. The Seahawks' first-round draft choice in 2011, Carpenter tore his ACL after appearing the the team's first nine games, and GM John Schneider has said it would be "overly optimistic" to expect Carpenter to be ready for training camp. Source: NFL.com.

Seattle coach Pete Carroll has stated that third-round draft pick QB Russell WIlson will be competing for the starting job according to a report Monday. Wilson took around 500 snaps during the weekend's rookie mini-camp, and Carroll said "we need to see where he fits in with the other guys' - returning starter Tavaris Jackson and freshly signed free agent Matt Flynn. Source: Various news sources.

The New York Giants announced Monday there were releasing S Chad Jones, who has never played a down with the team after being drafted in the third round in 2010. Jones was in a car accident two months after the draft that left him with multiple fractures as well as muscle and nerve damage in his left leg. Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger.

Tampa Bay announced they have signed fifth-round pick LB Najee Goode and CB Keith Tandy. The pair, teammates at West Virginia, each received four-year contracts. Source: Tampa Bay Times.

The New York Jets announced Monday they have signed their sixth-round draft choice, RB Terrance Ganaway. Ganaway set single-season records at Baylor with 1547 yards rushing and 21 rushing TDs. Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger.

Arizona has signed DE Calais Campbell to a five-year contract extension according to a report Friday. The deal is said to be worth $55 million, with $31 million guaranteed. The new contract vacate the Cardinals' "non-exclusive" franchise tag on Campbell. Source: Arizona Republic.

Detroit RB Mikel Leshoure plead guilty to marijuana possession and paid a $575 fine Friday. Leshoure, who has been in the league's treatment program, still faces discipline from the NFL and could be suspended up to four games. Source: Detroit News.

The New York Giants have signed their first-round draft pick RB David Wilson according to a report Friday. Wilson has a four-year deal with a team option for a fifth. Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger.

Chicago signed its top draft pick DE Shea McClellinon to a four-year contract Friday. The deal was sealed just 30 minutes before the start of the Bears' rookie mini-camp. Source: Chicago Tribune.

Buffalo has agreed to a contract with QB Vince Young the team announced Friday. The one-year deal worth $2 million and another $1 million in incentives, makes Young the likely No.2 on the depth chart behind starting QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Source: Buffalo News.

Cincinnati announced Friday that the team has agreed to a deal with its second-round draft pick DT Devon Still. Terms were not made available. Source: NFL.com.

New Orleans announced Friday they have signed free agent CB Marquis Johnson. Johnson figures to compete for a backup spot, and as a former St. Louis Ram, is familiar with new Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's system. Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Cleveland DT Phil Taylor was awaiting the results of an MRI Thursday to see if he has a torn pectoral muscle after hurting himself lifting weights. The Browns say they'll wait until Monday to determine a course of treatment, but Taylor may need surgery. Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Tampa Bay DE Da'Quan Bowers is scheduled to undergo surgery for a torn Achilles the team announced Thursday. Bowers' surgery may cause him to miss the season, and even if he recovers before the year is out, the Buccaneers would be stuck holding a roster spot for him. Source: Tampa Bay Times.

Oakland WR Darrius Heyward-Bey has been charged with DUI according to a report Thursday. Heyward-Bey was stopped April 7 after police said they observed him speeding and weaving, then failed a field sobriety test. The WR is scheduled to appear in court May 31. Source: Oakland Tribune.

Denver signed ex-Buffalo CB Drayton Florence Thursday a week after he was released by the Bills. Florence, a 10-year vet, is now the 10th CB on the Broncos' roster. Source: Denver Post.

Baltimore and second-round draft choice LB Courtney Upshaw agreed to a four-year contract Thursday. Upshaw, the No.35 overall draftee, was selected with the first pick the Ravens had available, and his signing means all of the team's draft selections are under contract. Source: Baltimore Sun.

Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson worked out in front of the media Wednesday and declared the would be "very surprised" if he weren't playing Week 1. Peterson, recovering from ACL and MCL surgery, worked out without wearing a brace on his knee. The RB said he's at about 50 percent right now, but continues to be ahead of schedule in his rehab. Source: NFL.com.

Cleveland and first-round draft pick RB Trent Richardson are close to agreeing on a contract Richardson said Wednesday. The RB said he hopes to have a deal in place by Thursday ahead of the Browns' rookie mini-camp Friday. Signing contracts Wednesday were fourth-rounder LB James-Michael Scott and seventh-round pick TE/FB Brad Smelley. Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Philadelphia signed three of its recent draftees to four-year contracts Wednesday. Second-rounder DE Vinny Curry, fifth-rounder T Dennis Kelly and sixth-rounder WR Marvin McNutt will all report to the Eagles' rookie mini-camp that starts Saturday. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

Detroit has reached agreement on terms with seventh-round draft pick Travis Lewis according to a report Wednesday. Lewis is the Lions' first draft choice to sign in advance of Friday's rookie mini-camp. Source: Detroit News.

Denver announced Tuesday that the team and GM Brian Xanders have agreed to "part ways." Reportedly Xanders wanted to have the final say in personnel decisions, which looked unlikely given the involvement of his boss, John Elway. Source: Denver Post.

San Diego announced Tuesday that they have agreed to deals with first-round draft pick LB Melvin Ingram and second-round pick DE Kendall Hayes. The Chargers also signed seventh-round selection C David Molk. Source: San Diego Union-Tribune.

Green Bay CB Charles Woodson said Tuesday he's willing to move to S if the Packers need him there. Woodson makes the offer in light of the departure of Nick Collison and the team taking CB Casey Hayward in the second round of the recent NFL draft. Source: NFL.com.

Cincinnati may be interested in signing free agent WR Braylon Edwards according to a report Tuesday. The Bengals are looking for a No.2 receiver to pair with A.J. Green, though a former team of Edwards', the New York Jets, have reportedly also expressed interest. Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Philadelphia has agreed to a four-year contract with rookie LB Mychal Kendricks, the team announced Tuesday. The first of the Eagles' two picks in the second round of the draft, Kendricks becomes the first Philly draftee to sign. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer.

The New York Giants revealed Tuesday they have signed one of their fourth-round draft picks, TE Adrien Robinson. Exact terms havent been disclosed since Robinson has to pass a physical before the deal is official. Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger.

Oakland signed free agent C Colin Miller to a contract Tuesday. Miller, who signed with Pittsburgh last year as an undrafted free agent, will serve as a backup behind starter Stefen Wisniewski. Source: Oakland Tribune.

New Orleans LB Jonathan Vilma filed papers Monday to appeal the suspension for his part in the Saints' pay-for-injury scandal. Vilma is currently set to sit out the entire 2012 season. Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Buffalo signed RB Fred Jackson to a two-year contract extension Monday. Jackson missed the last six games of last season due to a fractured fibula, but at the time of his injury was second in the league with 1376 yards from scrimmage and led all RBs with an average of 5.49 yards per carry. The deal will net Jackson $9 million and could rise to $11 million with incentives. Source: Buffalo News.

Washington brass said Monday that first-round draft pick QB Richard Griffin III will be considered the starter from the beginning of training camp. Head coach Mike Shanahan said Griffin has the ability to do things no one else has ever done, stating, "He's the starter, period." Source: Washington Post.

The recipient of Oakland's franchise tag, S Tyvon Branch, signed his tender offer Monday. Branch, the Raiders' leading tackler in 2011, is guaranteed $6.212 million this season. Source: Oakland Tribune.

Seattle announced Monday that they have signed first-round draft pick DE Bruce Irvin. Irvin, the 15th-overall pick, becomes the first top draft pick to sign with his team. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Source: Seattle Times.

Baltimore signed DT Ryan McBean to a free agent deal Monday, though McBean will miss the first six games of the season due to a suspension for PEDs. McBean had been a restricted free agent with Denver, but the Broncos withdrew their tender. Source: Denver Post.

Baltimore restricted free agent CB Cary Williams signed his tender offer Monday. Williams, who is recovering from February surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip, was the Ravens' last unsigned restricted free agent. Source: Baltimore Sun.

New England LT Matt Light officially retired Monday after 11 seasons. Light cited the ever-lengthening time needed to recovery physically and the desire to spend more time with his young children. Source: Boston Herald.

Arizona RB Ryan Williams said his recovery from a ruptured patellar tendon last season is ahead of where he thought it would be at this point according to a report Monday. Williams, who was a second-round pick last year but didn't play at all, is likely to be counted on to return with RB Beanie Wills still rehabbing from knee surgery. Source: NFL.com.

Tampa Bay announced Monday the signing of both its seventh-round draft pics, RB Michael Smith and TE Drake Dunsmore. Each agreed to a four-year contract, with terms undisclosed. Source: Tampa Bay Times.

Indianapolis QB Andrew Luck took part in his first practice with the Colts Friday at the start of the team's rookie mini-camp. After the three-day mini-camp, Luck won't be allowed to practice with the Colts until school is finished in June. Source: Indianapolis Star.

Detroit LT Jeff Backus says he'll be ready to take part in the Lions' OTAs this month, though he's not sure to what extent. Backus is recovering from surgery after tearing his bicep in the Lions' playoff loss to New Orleans. Source: Detroit News.

Buffalo on Friday cut CB Drayton Florence. Florence started all 16 games for the Bills last season but was rendered obsolete when the team drafted two CBs in the first four rounds of the draft. Source: Buffalo News.

Washington announced Friday they have signed their two seventh-round draft picks, CB Richard Crawford and S Jordan Bernstine. The contracts are the first done deals among Washington's draft picks. Source: Washington Post.

Baltimore LB Terrell Suggs is set to have surgery for a partially torn Achilles tendon according to reports Thursday. Suggs, the 2011 Defensive Player of the Year, suffered the injury during a workout and voiwed to return during the 2012 season. Meanwhile, freshly drafted LB Courtney Upshaw now looks to grab a starting spot during Suggs' absence. Source: Baltimore Sun.

Detroit is interested in free agent RB Ryan Grant according to a report Thursday. The ex-Green Bay Packer's agent said that an offer is on the table from the Lions but there is no timetable for him to sign. Source: Detroit News.

Recently released Washington WR Jabar Gaffney is on the verge of a deal with New England according to reports Thursday. Gaffney was a favorite target of Patriots QB Tom Brady during his 2006-08 stint with the team. Source: Boston Herald.

Recently released WR Jacoby Jones visited Carolina Thursday according to reports. If signed, Jones could well be the No.2 receiver behind Steve Smith. Source: Houston Chronicle.

Jacksonville waived CB Drew Coleman Thursday as they attempt to thin their herd of DBs. Coleman, who was one year into a three-year contract, appeared in all 16 games last season while serving primarily as the nickel back. Source: Florida Times-Union.

The league suspended four players Wednesday as punishment for their participation in New Orleans' pay-for-hits bounty program. Saints star LB Jonathan Vilma is suspended for the entire 2013 season while teammate DE Will Smith will miss the first four games. Former Saints DL Anthony Hargrove (noew with Green Bay) will sit out the first eight games, while LB Scott Fujita (now with Cleveland) will miss three games. All are suspended without pay, and say they plan to appeal. Source: Various news sources.

Former San Diego and New England start Junior Seau was found dead Wednesday of what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Seau's girlfriend discovered his body with a gun nearby. Source: Various news sources.

Minnesota CB Chris Cook returned to the Vikings' practice field Wednesday after a lengthy absence due to legal troubles. Cook was acquitted of domestic violence charges in March. Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Chicago signed its second-round pick WR Alshon Jeffery to a four-year contract Wednesday. Terms were not available, but the newly instituted rookie salary cap allows the Bears to spend a maximum $23 million on its six draftees. Source: Chicago Tribune.

The New York Jets have signed former St. Louis K Josh Brown according to a report Wednesday. Brown is expected to compete for kicking duties with Nick Folk. The Rams released Brown after drafting Greg Zuerlein. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Cleveland claimed P Spencer Lanning on waivers from Jacksonville Wednesday. Lanning originally signed with Chicago as an undrafted free agent last July, then signed with the Jaguars in January. Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Washington released WR Jabar Gaffney Tuesday following a season in which he led the team in receiving. Gaffney said he was told his salary was too high and was welcome to come back for less money, but Gaffney said he wasn't interested after Washington signed free agents that would be ahead of him on the depth as well as the team giving his No.10 jersey to newly drafted QB Robert Griffin III. Source: NFL.com.

Detroit GM Martin Mayhew has said that RB Jahvid Best is expected to be cleared by doctors for contact in June. Best, who has a history of concussions, missed the last 11 games of the season following a serious one. Source: NFL.com.

Buffalo has scheduled a workout with QB Vince Young according to a report Tuesday. The former Philadelphia backup, set to come in Wednesday, would compete with Tyler Thigpen for the main backup job behind starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. Source: Buffalo News.

Houston waived WR Jacoby Jones Tuesday after the Texans drafted receivers in the third and fourth rounds of the draft last week. Jones infamously muffed a punt in a loss to Baltimore in last season's playoffs. Source: Houston Chronicle.

Minnesota cut RB Caleb King Tuesday as the RB was released from jail following an arrest for assault. King was arrested early Saturday after a 5'6", 130-pound man was beaten and left with a skull fracture and facial injuries who may have a severe brain injury as well. The beating allegedly followed after the man told King that the player looked like Eddie Murphy. Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

The agent for Buffalo WR Steve Johnson said Monday that his client is scheduled to have "very minor" groin surgery on Tuesday. Johnson's recovery is expected to take only a few weeks, but it's unclear at this point if he'll make the start of the Bills' mini-camp on May 29. Source: espn.com.

Washington announced the signing Monday of K Neil Rackers. Terms were not available, but it's reported to be a one-year deal. Source: NFL.com.

Oakland has scheduled tryouts for two different options for a backup behind starting QB Carson Palmer according to a report Monday. Ex-Houston backup Matt Leinart is reportedly considered to have the inside track over former Indianapolis backup Jim Sorgi. Source: Oakland Tribune.

New England is close to re-signing veteran DL Gerard Warren according to a report Monday. Warren played in 12 games with the Patriots last season, contributing 12 tackles and a sack. Source: Boston Herald.

Washington has signed ex-New York Giants LB Jonahan Goff according to a report Monday. Goff missed all of last year after tearing his ACL a week before the season started. Source: Washington Post.

Detroit signed undrafted Boise State QB Kellen Moore to a free agent deal Monday. Moore figures to be No.3 on the depth chart behind starter Matthew Stafford and No.2 Shaun Hill. Source: espn.com.

Various reports Friday had Cleveland exploring trades of QB Colt McCoy after drafting QB Brandon Weeden with the No.22 overall pick in Thursday's draft. Browns GM Tom Heckert was quoting as saying a potential trade is "something we'll talk about tonight and tomorrow," while coach Pat Shurmur said, "we have not engaged in any movement in regard to Colt." Another report has a deal that would have McCoy, who missed the last three games of the season due to a concussion, go to Green Bay. The Packers traded backup QB Matt Flynn to Seattle during the offseason. Source: Various news sources.

The New York Giants announced Friday they have signed LB/DE Mathias Kiwanuka to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension. Kiwanuka signed a two-year deal last summer after neck problems limited him to only three games in 2010 and rewarded the Giants with 3.5 sacks and a career-high 84 tackles. Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger.

Newly drafted CB Morris Claiborne said he "pretty much blew off the [Wonderlic] test off" according to a report Friday. Claiborne, whose low score on the psychological/emotional makeup test was leaked, said he only answered 15 to 18 questions once he saw there weren't "any questions that came with football." Source: NFL.com.

Jacksonville waived RB Deji Karim Friday following a season that saw his his production on offense and special teams drop off. Also cut were LBs Jojo Dickson, Stephen Franklin and Jammie Kirew, DB Trumaine McBride and K Sam Swank. Source: Florida Times-Union.

The New York Giants announced Thursday they've signed DT Shaun Rogers to a contract for undisclosed terms. Rogers, a 12-year veteran, played for New Orleans last season, playing in all 18 games and starting four. Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger.

The NFL is considering dumping the Pro Bowl after the 2013 edition according to a report Thursday. Interest in the game has been steadily declining as players concerned about their health skip the contest, and those who do show up turn in perfunctory efforts. The league has yet to decide where the 2013 game will be played. Source: espn.com.

With rumors of a trade running hot the last few days, Atlanta completed a deal for Philadelphia CB Asante Samuel Wednesday. The Falcons surrendered only a seventh-round draft pick to the Eagles, and Samuel agreed to restructure his contract with his new team. Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Saying they were unwilling to risk the health of S Nick Collins, Green Bay on Wednesday released the defensive back. Collins has been evaluated by five different neurosurgeons to see if it would be safe for him to return to football after undergoing a cervical fusion in September. Collins has said he hasn't officially decided whether he will return. Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

K Neil Rackers signed a free agent contract with Washington Wednesday. Rackers will compete with K Graham Gano, who had 5 FG blocked last season. Source: Arizona Republic.

Cincinnati K Mike Nugent signed his tender offer Wednesday. As recipient of the Bengals' franchise tag, Nugent will make $2.645 million in 2012. Source: espn.com.

Chicago RB Kahlil Bell signed his restricted free agent tender offer Wednesday. Bell, who has sunk to third on the depth chart behind Matt Forte and recently signed free agent Michael Bush, didn't receive an offer from any other team. Source: Chicago Tribune.

Atlanta CB Brent Grimes, hung with the Falcons' franchise tag, signed his tender offer Tuesday. Grimes skiped the start of Atlanta's voluntary training program on Monday. Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Former Cincinnati WR Jerome Simpson signed with Minnesota Tuesday, but won't be able to play for his new team until after the third game of the season according to reports. Simpson was convicted of a drug offense earlier in April that will net him 15 days in jail and three years on probation. Source: Cincinnati Enquirer.

Atlanta is negotiating with Philadelphia to trade for CB Asante Samuel according to a report Tuesday. The Falcons are said to be wanting to close the deal before the draft starts this week. Source: Associated Press.

Minnesota GM Rick Spielman said Tuesday that more and more teams are approaching him about possibly trading for the Vikings' No.3-overall pick in this week's NFL draft. Spielman confirmed that the team is considering three players for its top choice: Matt Kalil, Morris Claiborne and Justin Blackmon, but would considering trading down for an offer that sounds "almost too good to be true." Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Indianapolis GM Ryan Grigson confirmed Tuesday that the Colts will be using the No.1-overall draft pick this week on Stanford QB Andrew Luck. Source: Indianapolis Star.

Dallas LB Anthony Spencer, looking for a long-term deal, instead signed the $8.8 million tender offer from the Cowboys on Monday. Spencer skipped the first week of voluntary workouts last week but is expected to report Tuesday. Source: Dallas Morning News.

Green Bay released LT Chad Clifton Monday. Clifton, who had started at LT since the 2000 season, had offseason back surgery, and his release will open $5.7 million in cap space. Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Denver S Brian Dawkins announced his retirement Monday. Dawkins had nine Pro Bowl nods over his years with Philadelphia and Denver, second only to John Lynch on the all-time list for safeties. Source: Denver Post.

Tennessee S Michael Griffin signed a waiver Monday in order to participate in the Titans' offseason workouts. Griffin, who received Tennessee's franchise tag, has yet to sign his tender offer. Source: NFL.com.

Chicago signed free agent G Chilo Rachal to a one-year contract Monday. Rachal started 38 games over four seasons with San Francisco but lost his starting job last year to Adam Snyder. Source: Chicago Tribune.

Washington announced the signing Monday of LB Bryan Kehl. Kehl is expected to be a backup at ILB and contribute on special teams. Source: Washington Post.

Jerome Simpson, the former Cincinnati WR who was recently found guilty on drug trafficking charges, will be paying a free agent visit to Minnesota according to a report Friday. St. Louis has also been reported as having interest in signing Simpson. Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Denver made Philadelphia an offer for CB Sante Samuel according to a report Friday. Reportedly the Broncos offered a late-round pick in one scenario, a player in another, but now Denver brass think the deal isn't going to go anywhere. The Eagles are said to be anxious to trade Samuel in advance of next week's draft. Source: Denver Post.

Free agent RBs Joseph Addai and Tim Hightower paid visits to New England team facilities this week according to a report Friday. Addai was part of the house-cleaning at Indianapolis, while Hightower is recovering from a torn ACL. Source: NFL.com.

The New York Giants on Friday agreed to a three-year contract extension with long-snapper Zak DeOssie. DeOssie, who has been with the Giants since 2003, will earn $3.45 million with $90K guaranteed over the course of the deal than runs through 2015. Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger.

St. Louis CB Bradley Fletcher is ahead of schedule on his recovery from a torn ACL according to a report Friday. Fletcher, who suffered the injury during a drill in practice early in the season, said he's positive he'll be ready for the start of training camp. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Oakland announced Friday they have signed former New York Giants WR Duke Calhoun. Calhoun played with the Giants as an undrafted free agent, then received an injury settlement after being released last September. Source: Oakland Tribune.

Indianapolis has told Stanford QB Andrew Luck they'll drafting him with the No.1 pick next week according to a report Thursday. The source, cited as some with knowledge of the situation, cofirms what has long been assumed. Source: Indianapolis Star.

Baltimore opted on Thursday to sign Curtis Painter to backup QB Joe Flacco. The Ravens had also worked out the former QB Kyle Boller as well as Dennis Dixon, but ultimately decided to reunite Painter with QB coach Jim Caldwell, who was Painter's head coach at Indianapolis. Source: Baltimore Sun.

Minnesota GM Rick Spielman said Thursday the team is considering using its No.3 draft pick next week on only three players. Spielman named T Matt Kalil, CB Morris Claiborne and WR Justin Blackmon, though Kalil is widely expected to be the Vikings' choice. Source: St. Paul Pioneer-Press.

Denver is tossing out the modified option offense they used last season with QB Tim Tebow in order to use the no-huddle offense favored by new QB Peyton Manning according to a report Thursday. Reportedly the Broncos are laying the foundation for the new offense during offseason workouts, barring a setback in Manning's recovery from neck surgery. Source: Associated Press.

New York GIants TE Travis Beckum is ahead of TE Jake Ballard in their rehab from torn ACLs. It's possible now that Beckum could be ready to play on opening day, while Ballard is just trying to make it back onto the field in the upcoming season. Both players tore the same ligament during Super Bowl XLVI, but Ballard had microfracture surgery in addition to their repair procedures. Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger.

Chicago signed former Tampa Bay LB Geno Hayes to provide depth on Thursday. Hayes could compete for a starting job against LB Nick Roach or serve as a backup. Source: Chicago Tribune.

Indianapolis GM Ryan Grigson said Wednesday that the team has decided on who they'll take with the No.1 pick in next week's draft, but won't reveal it until then. Odds are it will be Stanford QB Andrew Luck, but Baylor QB Richard Griffin III is a serious candidate as well. Washington has traded up to the No.2 spot to take whomever the Colts pass on. Source: Indianapolis Star.

Philadelphia has put CB Asante Samuel on the market according to a report Wednesday. The nine-year vet is due to make $9.9 million this season. Source: espn.com.

Baltimore has scheduled workouts with QBs Kyle Boller, Dennis Dixon and Curtis Painter according to a report Wednesday. The Ravens are reportedly setting up Wildcat plays for young QB Tyrod Tayler but are looking for a more experienced, dropback passer. Source: NFL.com.

Washington WR Jabar Gaffney said Wednesday that the team is trying to trade him due to its surplus of receivers. There don't seem to be any takers, though, according to reports, making it likely Gaffney will just be released. Source: NFL.com.

Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew was missing from the Jaguars' voluntary workouts Tuesday in a move that could be contract-related. While Jones-Drew is under contract for to more years, his salary is out of the top five for RBs despite leading the league in rushing last year. Source: Florida Times-Union.

The agent for Green Bay RB Ryan Grant said Tuesday his client has been involved in contract talks with a team other than the Packers and could be signed as early as next week. Grant is apparently seeking more playing time after splitting carries with James Starks last season. Source: Green Bay Post-Gazette.

Former New England LB Gary Guyton signed with Miami on Tuesday. Guyton started 32 games for the Patriots after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2008. Source: Miami Herald.

St. Louis has agreed to a one-year contract with backup QB Kellen Clemens according a report Tuesday. Clemens started the last three games of the season in 2011 after starter Sam Bradford suffered a high ankle sprain. Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch.