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Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

Stacy Revere

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Schefter: Watch the Patriots if Darrelle Revis is Released - Pats Pulpit
ESPN's Adam Schefter has named the New England Patriots as a team to watch if he is released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Santonio Holmes Has Been Released - Gang Green Nation
According to the New York Jets, wide receiver Santonio Holmes has been released. WR Santonio Holmes has been released. — New York Jets (@nyjets) March 10, 2014 The mercurial wide...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

NFL free agency 2014: Buffalo Bills have $22 million in cap space - Buffalo Rumblings
Hindered by more than $12 million in dead money and a huge cap number for Mario Williams, the Buffalo Bills still have more than $22 million in cap space with free agency set to begin today.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Tandon Doss will not receive tender offer as Ravens restricted free agent - Baltimore Beat Down
Doss could sign a different deal once he hits free agency though.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

The post-June 1 designation of the release of LaMarr Woodley saves $8 million this year - Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers made a difficult decision in releasing outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley, and will receive benefits as well as barriers this year and next year by cutting him.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Washington Redskins have made inquiries into Bengals Andrew Hawkins - Cincy Jungle
Because the Bengals tendered Hawkins with the lowest tender, NFL teams looking for a wide receiver are looking at him without fear of losing a draft pick to compensation.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Free Agency Rumor: Cleveland Browns "very serious'' about signing safety Donte Whitner - Dawgs By Nature
One of the first names on their list of targets may have been a safety many were not expecting. The Browns are "very serious'' about signing San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner, according to a report by Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Rotoworld Ranks The NFL General Managers - Battle Red Blog
Where does Rick Smith finish in the GM rankings? Read on to find out and then weigh in with your analysis of the rankings.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

NFL Trade Rumors: Tennessee Titans looking to move RB Chris Johnson - Music City Miracles
The Titans seem to finally be ready to move on from Chris Johnson.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

2014 NFL Mock Draft: Jaguars wait until third round to address QB - Big Cat Country
In the latest mock draft from SB Nation, the Jaguars wait until the No. 70 overall pick to take David Fales.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Report: Arthur Jones and the Colts Have Mutual Interest - Stampede Blue
According to a report by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Colts and Baltimore Ravens DE Arthur Jones have mutual interest. The connections between the two sides are obvious, starting with Chuck Pagano.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

CB Nolan Carroll could be cheaper option than Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie for Broncos - Mile High Report
CBS Sports NFL writer Jason La Canfora reports that a number of teams are interested in Miami corner Nolan Carroll. Could Carroll be a potential fit for the Broncos defense? He's certainly worth a look.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Kicked Around the NFL: Nick Novak Just Grateful to Have the Opportunity - Bolts From The Blue
Chargers' place kicker Nick Novak's route to a starting job in the NFL is one filled with angst and rejection. But the 32-year-old San Diego native appreciates the struggle and believes it made him a better kicker, and a better man.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Raiders have money to offer, not much else - Silver And Black Pride
Reggie McKenzie must feel like John Rockefeller with the amount of money he has at his disposal. Rockefeller was the richest man in American history with a net worth of approximately $340 million....

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Chiefs free agency: Dexter McCluster not expected back in Kansas City - Arrowhead Pride
Kansas City Chiefs receiver and punt returner Dexter McCluster is not expected to return to the Chiefs, according to a report.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Giants' Chris Snee, Steve Weatherford take pay cuts - Big Blue View
Giants continue moves to clear cap space with announcement that veterans will take lower base salaries in 2014.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

NFL Free Agency Rumors: Eagles Will Pursue Darrelle Revis - Bleeding Green Nation
The Eagles are rumored to be one of the teams who will have interest in Darrelle Revis this offseason.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Cowboys Free Agency Signings: Punter Chris Jones Signs His Contract Tender - Blogging The Boys
It's not a huge move, but the Cowboys got one of their own free agents under contract today.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Report: Perry Riley Re-Signs with the Redskins - Hogs Haven
Perry Riley is returning to the Redskins.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Sam Shields Contract Structure: Packers Not Front-Loading as Much as Initially Thought? - Acme Packing Company
We have some more details about Sam Shields' contract, which indicate that the hit to the salary cap is loaded more on the back end than many Packers' contracts in the recent past.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Lions free agency rumors: James Jones drawing 'heavy interest' from Detroit - Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions are reportedly pursuing wide receiver James Jones.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Bears Cut RB Michael Bush; Attempting to Trade DE Julius Peppers - Windy City Gridiron
The Bears made Michael Bush a cap casualty, and there are reports that Julius Peppers is being shopped.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Kevin Williams: Rick Spielman Wants Me Back - Daily Norseman
Maybe we shouldn't be quite so quick to write off the Vikings' career of Kevin Williams just yet.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

NFL Free Agency 2014: Replacing Darren Sproles - Canal Street Chronicles
Will the Saints try to replace Darren Sproles in free agency or the draft and who could replace him? The answer could determine the entire future offensive philosophy of the team.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Falcons Potentially Interested in Champ Bailey - The Falcoholic
In an article discussing potential moves in free agency, ESPN suggest three potential players the Falcons could sign. Specifically, some guy named Champ Bailey. I know. I've never heard of him either.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers trying to trade Steve Smith, according to report - Cat Scratch Reader
Steve Smith is on the verge of leaving the Panthers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Bucs reportedly to release Darrelle Revis - Bucs Nation
One year and one Pro Bowl later, Darrelle Revis' time as a Buccaneer now appears to be over, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Best Player Available: Why you don't pass on talent - Niners Nation
When it comes to the NFL Draft, taking the best player is always the right move.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Rashard Mendenhall explains his decision to retire from NFL - Revenge of the Birds
The running back is leaving on his terms.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Michael Bennett re-signs with Seahawks - Field Gulls
The Seahawks have re-signed free agent defensive lineman Michael Bennett to a four-year deal, reports Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

The Rams Release Harvey Dahl - Turf Show Times
In a move that comes as no surprise, the Rams have released veteran guard Harvey Dahl. 2014 was the last year of Dahl's contract, one that was restructured in September, 2013. Dahl's contract had a...