NFL rumors: Latest buzz around free agency, trades, 2015 NFL draft

With NFL free agency in full swing and the draft approaching this month, the NFL rumor mill is abuzz. What's the latest?
NFL rumors: Latest buzz around free agency, trades, 2015 NFL draft
NFL rumors: Latest buzz around free agency, trades, 2015 NFL draft /

With NFL free agency in full swing and the draft approaching next month, the NFL rumor mill is abuzz. What's the latest? Check back often as we update below with all the latest scoops.

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April 17

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers officials said that the lawsuit filed against former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston will not affect their draft plans.

• Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant's attorney has sent Bryant's adviser a cease-and-desist letter, reports ESPN.com's Jean-Jacques Taylor.

• New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis will rejoin his former team, the New England Patriots, next Thursday to celebrate their Super Bowl victory at the White House, reports ESPN.com's Rich Cimini.

• The Cleveland Browns held a private workout recently with former Colorado State quarterback Garrett Grayson, reports Mark Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

April 16

• New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said adding defenders that can play right away is the team’s top priority entering the draft, Katherine Terrell of The Times Picayunereports.

• Louisville wide receiver DeVante Parker will visit the Tennessee Titans, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports.

April 15

• Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Stu Voigt has been charged in a federal indictment with conspiracy and fraud relating to an alleged Ponzi scheme, according to the Associated Press.

• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired defensive end George Johnsonin a trade with the Detroit Lions.

• Wide receiver prospect Jaelen Strong has a broken bone in his wrist, reports NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

April 14

• Quarterback prospect Jameis Winston will meet with the Bears on Wednesday in Chicago, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The team previously met with quarterback Marcus Mariota.

• Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor officially announced his retirement on Tuesday.

• The Miami Dolphins plan to sign quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a contract extension before the start of the 2015 season, reports NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.

• Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanderssaid if the team doesn't win a Super Bowl in the upcoming season, it would be a "bust season."

• Offensive lineman Wade Smithannounced on his Instagram page on Monday that he is retiring from the NFL.

• Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Greg Roman said all four of the team's quarterbacks—EJ Manuel, Matt Cassel, Tyrod Taylor and Jeff Tuel—will get repetitions with the first-team offense.

• Chicago Bears running back Matt Fortemissed the first day of the team's voluntary offseason program on Monday.

• The San Diego Chargers will work out former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota in Eugene, Ore., on Tuesday, reports Michael Gehlken of The San Diego Union-Tribune.


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