Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:34:32 +0000

Here's your morning spin around the NFL and the notable pro days from Thursday.

Free agent tight end Alge Crumpler has agreed to terms with the New England Patriots.

Before signing with the Buffalo Bills, defensive end Dwan Edwards failed physicals with the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.

New York Jets restricted free agent safety Eric Smith signed his one-year tender.

Free agent linebacker Rashad Jeanty visited the Miami Dolphins on Thursday.

Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Quinn Gray is the new head coach of the Jackson High School football team.

Tennessee Titans tight end Craig Stevens may inherit the blocking role that Alge Crumpler filled the last two seasons.

Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News reports the Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell weighed 271 pounds at the start of the teams' off-season workout program this week.

Denver Broncos quarterback Brady Quinn met with the media on Thursday.

Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star looks at the future of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Antonio Bryant met with the local media at Paul Brown Stadium on Thursday.

The Cleveland Browns will take closer looks at Ohio State linebacker Thaddeus Gibson and Florida quarterback Tim Tebow.

Wait-and-see is the approach the Pittsburgh Steelers are taking regarding the allegations against quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Penn State defensive end Jared Odrick may be the best option to replace Dwan Edwards on the Baltimore Ravens defensive line.

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford will work out privately for the Washington Redskins on April 15 in Norman, Oklahoma.

After signing newly acquired Darryl Tapp to a three-year contract extension, the Philadelphia Eagles released veterans Darren Howard and Kevin Curtis on Thursday.

Australian punter Jy Bond signed with the New York Giants, reports Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant may visit the Dallas Cowboys before the 2010 NFL Draft.

The San Francisco 49ers and general manager Scot McCloughan are in the process of parting ways.

While introducing newly acquired quarterback Charlie Whitehurst to the Seattle media, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll made it clear that Matt Hasselbeck is still the team's starting quarterback.

Several free agents visited with the St. Louis Rams, who re-signed free agent long-snapper Chris Massey to a four-year, $4.4 million dollar contract.

Free agent safety Deon Grant may be an option for the Chicago Bears, writes Neil Hayes of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson could pursue Scot McCloughan when he officially exits the 49ers organization. (He'll have company)

University of Virginia cornerback Chris Cook is on the Minnesota Vikings' radar screen.

Carolina Panthers defensive end Tyler Brayton brings experience to a young defensive line, writes Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald.

University of Missouri linebacker Sean Weatherspoon worked out for the Atlanta Falcons this week.

1,200 New Orleans Saints season-ticket holders are being relocated.

This is an important off-season for three Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies from 2009 who missed time last season with injuries.

Pro Day News and Notes

Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount ran well on Thursday and has visits lined up with Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh.

Virginia Tech linebacker Jason Worilds (6-1, 254) cracked 4.5 in the 40-yard dash at his pro day.

West Virginia offensive tackle Selvish Capers improved his bench press reps on Thursday.

Stanford running back Toby Gerhart showed off his receiving skills for NFL talent evaluators.

Today's pro days: Florida State, James Madison, Minnesota (day 2), Missouri State, North Carolina Central, San Jose State, Tennessee Tech, Tulane, and Vanderbilt.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (25), Bills offensive tackle Kirk Chambers (31), Bengals defensive end Jonathan Fanene (28), Saints fullback Zak Keasey (28), Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (24) and defensive tackle Barry Cofield (26), Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown (31), free agents defensive tackle LaJuan Ramsey (26), wide receiver Koren Robinson (30), safety Greg Wesley (32), NFL Draft hopefuls Boston College center Matt Tennant (23), Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour (23), and Clemson offensive tackle Corey Lambert (24).