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Pernell McPhee - DL - Ravens

Ravens DL Pernell McPhee is participating fully in OTAs following offseason groin surgery.

After a terrific, six-sack rookie year, McPhee's sophomore season was ruined as he lost explosion due to double offseason knee surgeries. Despite more playing time, his sack total fell to 1.5. McPhee will return as a situational player behind Chris Canty and Arthur Jones, competing for pass-rush snaps in sub-packages.

Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

May 23 - 10:38 PM

Jared Allen - DL - Vikings

Vikings RE Jared Allen said he has "absolutely no idea" where he'll be playing football at in 2014.

"I pray about it," Allen said. "I talk to my wife. And we'll end up going where the good Lord takes us. But I don’t know where that path is headed. Best-case scenario would have been that we would have never gotten to this point. Best-case scenario would have been the organization would have gotten something done [on an extension] a few years back." Allen is entering the final year of his contract, and so are fellow defensive ends Brian Robison and Everson Griffen. Allen and the Vikings have yet to discuss an extension.

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

May 23 - 10:23 PM

Mike Williams - WR - Free Agent

Ex-Seahawks WR "Big" Mike Williams has signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts.

Williams, 29, was out of the NFL last season, after spending the previous two seasons in Seattle. He was released last July, and there were reports that he had weighed upwards of 270 pounds. Williams caught 83 passes for 987 yards and three touchdowns in 26 games with the Seahawks from 2010-11.

Source: Tacoma News Tribune

May 23 - 9:01 PM

Richard Seymour - DL - Free Agent

Fox Sports South reports the Falcons and free agent DT Richard Seymour are engaged in contract talks.

The Falcons are in win-now mode, and Seymour, at the age of 33, is likely only interested in playing for a contender. The four-time Pro Bowler has also been training in the Atlanta area this offseason, and he went to Georgia. Seymour, at 6-foot-6, 310, would bring some much needed beef to the interior of the Falcons' defensive line. The Falcons are up against the cap, but some money will be freed up in June due to Tyson Clabo's post-June 1 release designation.

Source: Fox Sports South

May 23 - 8:29 PM

Clint Boling - G - Bengals

Bengals LG Clint Boling is rehabbing an ankle injury at OTAs, but he's expected to be ready for training camp.

Boling, a 2011 fourth-round pick, started all 16 games at left guard last season, and he graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 10 left guard. He may have to compete with veteran Travelle Wharton for the starting gig this season.

Source: bengals.com

May 23 - 8:27 PM

Roy Miller - DL - Jaguars

Jaguars DT Roy Miller has been limited to individual drills at OTAs due to left knee tendinitis.

Miller has been out the entire offseason with the issue, and he's been "slowly bumping up everything, from conditioning to lifting weights." The soon-to-be 26-year-old said he dealt with the pain last season while with the Bucs. He'll probably be limited for the rest of OTAs, but Miller should be fine for camp.

Source: Florida Times Union

May 23 - 8:12 PM

Bryan Braman - LB - Texans

Texans OLB Bryan Braman has been running with the starters at OTAs.

Braman is a top special teamer, but he's played just 81 snaps on defense in two seasons. "Here’s an opportunity to say, ‘Bryan, can you start? Can you be a starter in this league?’ So we’re going to give him a chance throughout OTAs to see how far he can come," coach Gary Kubiak said. Braman's getting a chance because Brooks Reed has been taking reps at inside 'backer.

Source: houstontexans.com

May 23 - 7:35 PM

Tyrann Mathieu - DB - Cardinals

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Cardinals third-round FS Tyrann Mathieu enters the NFL in the league's drug test program.

That means Mathieu is subject to as many as ten drug tests per month. The 21-year-old former LSU Tiger's off-the-field drug problems are well-documented, and he has repeated several times that he's fine with drug testing and that his issues are behind him. Mathieu signed his four-year rookie deal on Thursday, and he received just $265,000 up front. Another $355,000 is available in roster bonuses from 2014-2016, and they will void if he ends up getting suspended.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

May 23 - 7:21 PM

Josh Brent - DL - Cowboys

Cowboys NT Josh Brent will attend a Friday morning court hearing to determine if he violated the terms of his release.

Per the Dallas County District Attorney's office, Brent's alcohol monitoring device - a SCRAM - detected the presence of alcohol. "He is not meeting the specific conditions that come along with the SCRAM unit," spokesperson Debbie Denmon said. "He also missed several appointments he should have made, that you have to show up for, so they can monitor the device and check it." Prosecutors are asking that Brent's bail be revoked.

Source: NFL.com

May 23 - 6:56 PM

Brandon Harris - DB - Texans

Texans CB Brandon Harris is going through concussion protocol after getting knocked out in OTAs this week.

"We’re putting him through the protocol that you would do during the regular season," coach Gary Kubiak said. "A guy gets dinged like that, gets knocked out like he did, we’ll put him through the total protocol. You probably won’t see him for a good week as he goes through the process." Harris collided with first-round WR DeAndre Hopkins earlier in the week. He might sit until minicamp.

Source: houstontexans.com

May 23 - 6:34 PM

Vance McDonald - TE - 49ers

49ers signed second-round TE Vance McDonald to a four-year contract.

McDonald played mostly off the line and in the slot at Rice, but he showed good blocking skills when asked to do so. He ran a 4.69 forty and posted a 33.5" vertical at the Combines, and he'll look to fill the old Delanie Walker role. We could see more two-tight sets with Michael Crabtree (Achilles') out.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

May 23 - 6:15 PM

Sam Montgomery - LB - Texans

Texans signed third-round DE/OLB Sam Montgomery to a four-year contract.

Montgomery (6-foot-3, 262) is a questionable fit at outside linebacker in the Texans' 3-4 defense, but that's where the team currently plans to play him. He and fourth-rounder Trevardo Williams could be competing for the starting job opposite Whitney Mercilus. Williams reportedly has looked better so far.

Source: Tania Ganguli on Twitter

May 23 - 6:07 PM

Scott Chandler - TE - Bills

BuffaloBills.com reports that TE Scott Chandler (ACL surgery) is likely to be a participant in practice right from the start of training camp.

Chandler tore his ACL in Week 16 last season, and it's five months to the day since he underwent surgery. On Thursday, following the team's OTA practice, Chandler was on the field running routes and catching passes. The soon-to-be 29-year-old says he "feels good," and thinks it's "realistic" to be ready for camp. We're skeptical, but it certainly sounds like Chandler might be ready for Week 1.

Source: buffalobills.com

May 23 - 5:59 PM

Tank Carradine - LB - 49ers

49ers signed second-round DE/OLB Tank Carradine to a four-year contract.

Carradine (6-foot-4, 276) tore his ACL in November, and the team "hopes" he'll be ready for training camp. When healthy, he's a powerful pass rusher with a relentless motor. The Niners are just collecting talented edge rushers.

May 23 - 5:32 PM

Chris Neild - DL - Redskins

Redskins NT Chris Neild (ACL surgery) is practicing in full at OTAs.

Neild, a 2011 seventh-round pick, tore his ACL last August and missed the season. He appeared in 16 games as a rookie backup and racked up ten tackles and two sacks. Neild will compete for a roster spot this summer.

Source: Washington Post

May 23 - 5:09 PM