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B.W. Webb - DB - Cowboys

The Dallas Morning News expects fourth-round CB B.W. Webb to "make an impact" this season.

Webb wasn't drafted to be a starter, but he should see immediate playing time in nickel and dime packages. The Cowboys view Webb as the eventual replacement for current slot corner Orlando Scandrick. Webb has generated a ton of buzz since minicamp and shouldn't have any trouble finding his way on the field as a rookie.

Source: Dallas Morning News

May 18 - 10:04 PM

Larry English - LB - Chargers

The Union-Tribune San Diego confirms OLB Larry English is a candidate for an expanded role.

The Chargers are desperate for linebackers with Melvin Ingram (ACL surgery) out for the year. Dwight Freeney was signed on Saturday and will replace Ingram in a pass-rushing role, but English is still expected to see an increase in defensive snaps. The 16th overall pick in 2009, English has been a massive bust to this point. He had a career-low 1.5 sacks in 14 games last season.

Source: Union-Tribune San Diego

May 18 - 9:00 PM

Leon McFadden - DB - Browns

ESPN Cleveland expects third-round CB Leon McFadden to be the Browns' Week 1 starter at right cornerback.

McFadden was viewed by most teams as a slot corner during the pre-draft process, but the Browns plan start him opposite Joe Haden in their 3-4 defense. With only Buster Skrine currently ahead of him on the depth chart, he'll be forced into significant playing time as a rookie. McFadden is undersized and will likely struggle in coverage against bigger receivers.

Source: ESPN Cleveland

May 18 - 8:10 PM

Brian Hoyer - QB - Browns

ESPN Cleveland "wouldn’t rule out" Brian Hoyer winning the Browns' backup quarterback job.

Hoyer's two-year deal contains just $250,000 in guaranteed money, so he still needs to compete for a roster spot. But with the support of GM Mike Lombardi, it's not impossible he could make Jason Campbell expendable if the Browns decide not to carry three quarterbacks. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi believes the Browns will keep both Hoyer and Campbell.

Source: ESPN Cleveland

May 18 - 7:42 PM

Alex Carrington - DL - Bills

Bills DL Alex Carrington averaged a pressure every 10 pass rushes last season.

Carrington was an underrated force as a rotational lineman behind Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus in the Bills' 4-3 defense, but his role in new DC Mike Pettine's system remains unclear with the addition of Alan Branch. He previously played both defensive end and outside linebacker in Buffalo's 3-4 scheme.

Source: Pro Football Focus

May 18 - 6:31 PM

Kelcie McCray - DB - Dolphins

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel confirms Kelcie McCray is "in the mix" for the Dolphins' free safety job.

McCray went undrafted in 2012 and spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve, but the Dolphins are counting on him to take a big step forward now that he's finally healthy. There isn't much in the way of other current options after Miami didn't address free safety in the draft. McCray will compete for a starting role with Chris Clemons and Jimmy Wilson in training camp.

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

May 18 - 5:38 PM

Eddie Royal - WR - Chargers

The Chargers could save $1.5 million against the cap by releasing Eddie Royal.

Royal and Robert Meachem were signed to multi-year contracts last spring, and both were colossal busts in 2012. Royal was always battling a hamstring injury, and he finished the season with just 23 grabs for 234 yards and a touchdown in ten games played. The Chargers have depth at receiver, and the team could use some money to go get a free agent left tackle like Max Starks.

Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter

May 18 - 4:14 PM

Victor Cruz - WR - Giants

Profootballtalk reports that contract extension talks between the Giants and restricted free agent Victor Cruz are "moving slowly."

Talks are expected to resume this week, a source tells PFT's Mike Florio. Cruz has yet to sign his one-year, $2.879 million tender, and he has reportedly lowered his contract demands "much closer" to $8 million annually after previously seeking $10-11 million per year. Cruz hasn't shown up for OTAs.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

May 18 - 3:42 PM

Travis Frederick - C - Cowboys

The Cowboys' goal is to make No. 31 overall pick Travis Frederick the starting center as a rookie.

Frederick will "compete" with Phil Costa and Ryan Cook for the gig, but owner/GM Jerry Jones has already stated that the rookie will immediately be a starter. Aside from LT Tyron Smith, the Cowboys' offense line was a disaster last season. Both guard spots and right tackle are up for grabs in training camp.

Source: ESPN Dallas

May 18 - 3:34 PM

Mike Goodson - RB - Jets

Jets LG Willie Colon believes the team will release Mike Goodson following his arrest on Friday morning.

"It's one of the things where it's zero-tolerance with stuff like that," Colon said. "It's sad. Mike could have been huge for us. He wasn't around a lot, so I didn't really get to see him a lot. For the most part, I was kind of anticipating seeing how he was going to do in OTAs. A lot of guys were upset. They knew the type of ballplayer (he was)." The Jets guaranteed Goodson nearly $2 million two months ago, so we're not quite sure this is the end. But it wouldn't be a surprise if it was. Goodson faces jail time and almost certainly a suspension.

Source: New York Daily News

May 18 - 3:05 PM

Tyler Polumbus - T - Redskins

CSN Washington believes Tyler Polumbus has the "inside track" to the Redskins' starting right tackle job.

Polumbus started 15 games at right tackle for Washington last season, but he was completely over-matched as both a run and pass blocker. The Redskins re-signed Polumbus to a two-year deal, but they also brought in veterans Jeremy Trueblood and Tony Pashos as competition. The team is also reportedly very high on 2012 sixth-round pick Tom Compton, but he might be another year away.

Source: CSN Washington

May 18 - 1:43 PM

D'Anthony Smith - DL - Jaguars

Jaguars DT D'Anthony Smith is on the roster bubble.

Deservedly so. Smith, the former third-round reach by since-fired GM Gene Smith, has missed all but eight games in his three-year career, and he's amassed just ten tackles. The Jaguars added Roy Miller, Sen'Derrick Marks, Kyle Love, and Brandon Deaderick to their defensive tackle rotation this offseason.

Source: jaguars.com

May 18 - 1:28 PM

Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

The Eagles have been working WR Jason Avant at defensive back.

Coach Chip Kelly is certainly putting his stamp on the team. We already mentioned how TE Clay Harbor was dabbling at outside linebacker. Avant set a career-high with 53 catches last season, but he's nothing more than a middling slot talent with no big-play ability. The Eagles traded for Arrelious Benn, and Avant might be on the outside looking in at the 53-man roster.

Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter

May 18 - 12:30 PM

Ryan Broyles - WR - Lions

MLive.com considers Ryan Broyles a breakout candidate this season.

Broyles is recovering from a torn right ACL, and the Lions' only notable offseason receiver addition was sixth-round pick Corey Fuller. They must feel comfortable with Broyles' progress. In a six-game stretch last season, Broyles caught 21 passes for 307 yards and two touchdowns. Broyles is questionable for Week 1, but once he's back he'll have a ton of potential in the Lions' high-powered attack while working opposite Megatron.

Source: MLive.com

May 18 - 12:20 PM

Dwight Freeney - DL - Chargers

Chargers agreed to terms with DE/OLB Dwight Freeney, formerly of the Colts, on a two-year contract.

33-year-old Freeney recorded 12 tackles and five sacks in the Colts' 3-4 defense last season, but it wasn't a particularly strong fit for his skill set. He was expected to eye a return back to the 4-3, but money talks and the Chargers had a huge need for a pass rusher after losing Melvin Ingram to a torn ACL. Freeney should see significant snaps opposite Jarret Johnson, and the Chargers have already stated that they could tinker their defense to better suit the veteran. Freeney will not lack scheme familiarity. He played in Chuck Pagano's defense in 2012, and Chuck's brother John is the Chargers' defensive coordinator.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

May 18 - 11:27 AM