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Cliff Avril - DL - Seahawks

Seahawks RE Cliff Avril (plantar fascia) returned to practice on the final day of minicamp and will be all systems go for training camp.

It appears he's fully recovered. A high-end DE2 per Rotoworld IDP maven Jeff Ratcliffe, Avril should have no trouble pacing Seattle in sacks. At the "Leo" position Avril will play, incumbent RE Chris Clemons tallied 11-plus sacks in three straight seasons. Avril is a more talented speed rusher than Clemons.

Source: Seattle Times

Jun 18 - 1:26 AM

Brad Jones - LB - Packers

Brad Jones is locked into the starting weak-inside linebacker spot in Green Bay's defense following Desmond Bishop's release.

Earning a three-year, $11.75 million offseason contract, Jones tallied 88 tackles over Green Bay's final 11 games last year, adding two sacks and a forced fumble. The Packers' WILB position is highly productive in nature and gives Jones strong IDP potential. He will be an every-down player this season.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Jun 18 - 1:20 AM

Vonta Leach - RB - Free Agent

Free agent FB Vonta Leach expects to sign with a new team before training camp.

NFL camps open in five weeks. Leach thinks he'll have a club in two. "I feel great," he said. "I know I can play in this league and I’ve got some teams that are courting me. In the next two weeks, I know where I’ll be playing." The Greenville Daily Reflector reports the Chiefs are among the teams after Leach. He visited the Dolphins last week and also drew interest from the Giants.

Source: Greenville Daily Reflector

Jun 18 - 1:12 AM

Desmond Bishop - LB - Free Agent

Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times thinks it's possible the Raiders could "make a run" at free agent ILB Desmond Bishop.

It's pure speculation on Corkran's part. We don't know if the fit is a good one. The Raiders paid Nick Roach to man the middle, and they also have third-round rookie Sio Moore and free-agent pickup Kevin Burnett flanking him. It's possible they could move Roach to his natural strong-side spot and have Moore be a backup in year one, but the Raiders have bigger problems than linebacker.

Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter

Jun 17 - 7:40 PM

John Moffitt - G - Seahawks

Seahawks OG John Moffitt pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $1,407.

Moffitt also received a suspended sentence of 24 months in jail, but he won't have to serve it as long as he avoids further legal trouble. Moffitt originally faced two misdemeanor charges -- criminal trespassing and obstruction of a law enforcement officer -- following a series of three different incidents at Bellevue Square mall. He shouldn't face any discipline from the NFL.

Source: Seattle Times

Jun 17 - 6:10 PM

Desmond Bishop - LB - Free Agent

Updating a previous item, free agent ILB Desmond Bishop will visit the Vikings on Tuesday.

The Vikings are arguably the most linebacker-needy team in football with Marvin Mitchell currently slated to start on the weak side. They'd suddenly have a formidable corps if Bishop became the starting Mike 'backer with Erin Henderson at Will and Chad Greenway at Sam. Coming off an injury-wrecked season, Bishop's physical will be critical as to whether Minnesota makes him an offer.

Source: Jason Wilde on Twitter

Jun 17 - 5:16 PM

George Winn - RB - Patriots

Patriots signed RB George Winn, formerly of the Texans.

An undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati, Winn initially signed with the Texans but was waived immediately after rookie minicamp. In New England, Winn will be a camp body as No. 3 tailback Brandon Bolden nurses a foot ailment.

Jun 17 - 4:43 PM

Desmond Bishop - LB - Free Agent

The Vikings are expected to make a "strong run" at free agent ILB Desmond Bishop.

The Bears were also rumored to have interest in Bishop at one point, but have likely moved on after using a second-round pick on Jon Bostic. Bishop's addition would suck the life out of interim MLB Erin Henderson's prospective IDP value. After missing all of 2012 with a ruptured hamstring, Bishop insists he's 100 percent healed. The Vikings will make sure during their forthcoming physical.

Source: Bill Huber on Twitter

Jun 17 - 4:30 PM

Dominique Curry - TE - Free Agent

Lions waived WR/TE Dominique Curry.

A special teamer, Curry was attempting to make the switch from wide receiver to tight end. Curry goes to create roster room for TE Matt Veldman.

Jun 17 - 4:24 PM

Jaron Brown - WR - Cardinals

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians talked up undrafted rookie WR Jaron Brown after June minicamp workouts.

With Michael Floyd nursing a "testy" hamstring and Ryan Swope (head) not doing anything, Brown even saw some first-team reps in three-wide sets alongside Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Roberts. Brown played behind DeAndre Hopkins and Sammy Watkins at Clemson, posting a 21/345/16.4/0 line as a senior. At 6-foot-2 3/8 and 204 pounds, Brown ran a 4.40 forty at the Tigers' Pro Day.

Source: azcardinals.com

Jun 17 - 4:20 PM

Desmond Bishop - LB - Free Agent

The Vikings are expected to host free agent ILB Desmond Bishop for a visit.

That was quick. The Vikings are interested in upgrading at middle linebacker, and Bishop could be a better option than Erin Henderson if his ruptured hamstring checks out. Henderson would then move back to the weak side.

Source: Wes Hodkiewicz on Twitter

Jun 17 - 3:46 PM

Rishard Matthews - WR - Dolphins

The Miami Herald's 53-man Dolphins roster projection left off second-year WR Rishard Matthews.

A previous Herald report indicated Matthews was standing out at OTAs, but his consistency must have become an issue. The Herald now projects the Fins to keep five wide receivers: Mike Wallace, Brian Hartline, Brandon Gibson, Armon Binns, and Marvin McNutt. If Matthews can't beat out McNutt and Binns on a level playing field, then perhaps he doesn't belong in the league anyway.

Source: Miami Herald

Jun 17 - 3:22 PM

Desmond Bishop - LB - Free Agent

Packers released ILB Desmond Bishop.

Bishop wouldn't accept a pay cut, so the 28-year-old hits free agency as one of the top players available. Assuming his right hamstring checks out medically -- and it was severely ruptured in last year's preseason -- Bishop would make a lot of sense reuniting with Chiefs rookie GM John Dorsey in Kansas City. A high-impact player when healthy, Bishop racked up 115 tackles, five sacks, and two forced fumbles in 13 starts in 2011, before missing all of 2012. He'd be a big upgrade on Nico Johnson and Akeem Jordan next to Derrick Johnson.

Source: Ty Dunne on Twitter

Jun 17 - 2:50 PM

Jason Kelce - C - Eagles

Eagles C Jason Kelce is "fully recovered" from last year's MCL tear and partially torn MCL.

Kelce was limited at minicamp, but has been medically cleared and will be a full-go for training camp. Now a third-year player, the Eagles believe Kelce is ascending and an ideal athletic fit for Chip Kelly's up-tempo offensive attack.

Source: CSN Philly

Jun 17 - 2:44 PM

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles

CSN Philly refers to the Eagles' quarterback competition as "probably the most fluid position battle on the roster."

In a projected depth chart, beat writer Goeff Mosher lists "Nick Foles/Mike Vick" as the starter and "Mike Vick/Nick Foles" as the backup. Many Philly writers truly believe Foles is a realistic candidate to start despite his oddball fit in coach Chip Kelly's offense. Then again, we don't know exactly what kind of offense Kelly will run. Either way, Kelly vows it will play to his signal caller's strengths.

Source: CSN Philly

Jun 17 - 2:41 PM