NFL News and Notes - April 15, 2010

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck welcomes the competition from Charlie Whitehurst, writes Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times.

Now healthy, free agent linebacker/defensive end Travis LaBoy began his free agent tour with the San Francisco 49ers.

Arizona Cardinals restricted free agent guard Deuce Lutui is nearly out of options, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

Defensive-minded St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo appears to be leaning towards Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford with the first overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

The Carolina Panthers are desperate for an instant starter at wide receiver in this year's draft, writes Charles Chandler of the Charlotte Observer.

An extension of the Atlanta hotel tax moves the Atlanta Falcons one step closer towards getting a new downtown stadium.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Domenik is looking to use a deep 2010 NFL Draft to build a solid foundation, reports Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times.

Several restricted free agents on the New Orleans Saints restricted have yet to sign their one-year tenders.

USC safety Taylor Mays and Maryland offensive tackle Bruce Campbell visited the Dallas Cowboys this week, reports Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Today is the last day for Washington Redskins restricted free agents Carlos Rogers and Rocky McIntosh to sign offer sheets with other clubs.

Howie Roseman is preparing for his first draft as the Philadelphia Eagles general manager.

New York Giants restricted free agent wide receiver Sinorice Moss has signed his one-year tender.

Citing concussions, former Detroit Lions tight end Casey FitzSimmons announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa's one-year contract is worth $875,000, reports Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Mimicking Reggie Bush has led to a position change for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver-turned-running back Darius Reynaud.

University of Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton visited with the Green Bay Packers this week, reports Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Oakland Raiders restricted free agent linebacker Kirk Morrison has signed his one-year tender.

Brandon Marshall receiving a $10M per year contract puts pressure on the San Diego Chargers in their efforts to re-sign Vincent Jackson.

The Denver Broncos traded Marshall to the Miami Dolphins for a pair of second-round picks, including the 43rd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Lots of winners and losers in this trade, wrote the (n)ever insightful Woodrow Paige.

With one of the worst return units in the NFL last season, the Kansas City Chiefs could find help in a bountiful harvest of return specialists in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Former Houston Texans offensive lineman Scott Jackson's Tackling Autism Foundation is helping parents of autistic children by offering "date nights".

Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union wonders how many tickets Florida quarterback Tim Tebow would sell for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher says there have been no internal discussions about trading for Albert Haynesworth.

The Indianapolis Colts are all set at quarterback, writes Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer opens up his Cincinnati Bengals notebook for updates on Cedric Benson, Rashad Jeanty, Bobbie Williams, Tony Pike, and Mardy Gilyard.

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock thinks Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen will be a consideration for the Cleveland Browns with the 7th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has not made a decision yet about punishment for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but will reach one "in the near future", Chuck Finder and Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason called his decision to continue with the team a "non-brainer".

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix wants running back Marshawn Lynch on the roster for 2010, reports Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News.

With seven picks on the final day of the 2010 NFL Draft, don't be surprised if the New England Patriots used one on a punter.

The New York Jets are making another push to sign linebacker Jason Taylor, reports Manish Mehta of the Newark Star-Ledger.

Newly acquired, and minted, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall is happy to be playing in his home state of Florida.

Current and future NFL players who'll never forget when they need to file their taxes: Cardinals safety Herana Daze-Jones (28), Bengals wide receiver Andre Caldwell (25), Browns guard Billy Yates (30), Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (26), Eagles punter Durant Brooks (25), Buccaneers quarterback Rudy Carpenter (23), Titans linebacker Colin Allred (27), free agent safety LaMarcus Hicks (27), NFL Draft hopeful and Iowa cornerback Amari Spievey (22).

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