NFL News and Notes - April 14, 2010
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Eight days before the 2010 NFL Draft, and the day got started with the news that Denver Broncos restricted free agent wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been traded to the Miami Dolphins.
Here's what else is going on.
Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports reports the Buffalo Bills are shopping running back Marshawn Lynch for a second-round pick.
A June mini-camp might be the first crossroads in the New England Patriots negotiations with Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins, a restricted free agent, writes Albert Breer of the Boston Globe.
New York Jets restricted free agent quarterback Kellen Clemens signed his one-year tender on Tuesday.
Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reacts to the Brandon Marshall trade.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle was released on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger lost a beef jerky endorsement deal. (There's still choco tacos)
Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren has reportedly warmed to Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen.
The Cincinnati Bengals could add a running back in the mid-to-late rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft, reports Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle expects the Houston Texans to take a running back in the first round, and a cornerback in round two.
Despite using their first two picks last year on offensive tackles, the Jacksonville Jaguars could take one of the premier tackles if they fall to them with the 10th pick, writes Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union.
Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan will visit with the Tennessee Titans today, reports Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
The Indianapolis Colts' offensive line is getting a makeover this off-season.
USC wide receiver Damian Williams could be a second-round option for the Kansas City Chiefs, writes Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow will visit the Denver Broncos today, tweets Peter King.
Free agent kicker Swayze Waters signed with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday.
San Francisco 49ers restricted free agent guard David Baas signed his one-year tender on Tuesday.
Busy day for the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, as Pete Carroll got his first look at his new team, which will be without defensive end Patrick Kerney, who announced his retirement.
Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill was told to stay home from the mini-camp to address personal issues.
The Arizona Cardinals signing of backup quarterback Brian St. Pierre is on hold, reports Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.
It could take several months to sort out the sale of the St. Louis Rams.
New Orleans Saints restricted free agent offensive tackle Jammal Brown plans to skip the start of the team's off-season workout program.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Domenik knows that to get the team to where they want to be, he has to draft Pro Bowl-caliber players in the middle rounds.
Florida center Maurkice Pouncey has been linked to the Atlanta Falcons in several mock drafts.
The Carolina Panthers are likely to select a quarterback in this year's draft, writes Charles Chandler of the Charlotte Observer.
NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger doesn't think Donovan McNabb improves the Washington Redskins' chances this season.
Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson visited the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday.
New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka is determined to start in 2010, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPNNewYork.com.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones bashes Bill Parcells and Tim Tebow in a NSFW video.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris discussed his 2010 expectations with Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Tight end might be an option for the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft, writes John Niyo of the Detroit News.
Minnesota Vikings safety Tyrell Johnson has no plans to yield his starter's job this season.
The Green Bay Packers could target an outside pass-rusher with their first-round pick, writes Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Today's NFL birthdays: Browns linebacker Blake Costanzo (26), Dolphins quarterback Tyler Thigpen (26), Seahawks center Max Unger (24), free agent tight end Quinn Sypniewski (28) and linebacker Tracy White (29), NFL Draft prospect and Florida cornerback Joe Haden (21).

