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

By Kdog92@K_Dog92 Apr 1, 2015, 7:00am EDT

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Malcolm Butler and the Proud Tradition of Undrafted Rookie Free Agents - Pats Pulpit
A look back at the Patriots' undrafted rookie free agents throughout the years.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Cooper and Peat to Visit Jets This Week - Gang Green Nation
Kimberly Martin has news of a couple of first round Draft prospects visiting Florham Park this week. Amari Cooper and Andrus Peat are visiting the #Jets on Thursday, I'm told — Kimberley A....

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Buffalo Bills 2015 voluntary offseason training program begins April 6 - Buffalo Rumblings
Bills players will be convening in Orchard Park on Monday, April 6 for the start of 2015 offseason workouts. That's exciting, right?!

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Report: Ravens to host Louisville receiver DeVante Parker - Baltimore Beatdown
The Ravens plan to meet with one of the 2015 NFL draft's top prospects at receiver.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Dan Rooney vocalizes his desire for a Pittsburgh Super Bowl - Behind the Steel Curtain
New York hosted an outdoor Super Bowl, so why shouldn't the City of Champions? Here's why a Pittsburgh Super Bowl by the close of the decade is likely.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Andy Dalton will start and AJ McCarron will compete (for the backup role) - Cincy Jungle
Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton will start for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2015. Everything after that is a bit of a mystery, beginning with AJ McCarron.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Browns avoid losing draft pick, Farmer suspended for 'textgate' - Dawgs By Nature
Mary Kay Cabot, Browns beat writer for the Plain Dealer, is reporting that the Browns will be fined $250,000 and Farmer will be suspended for four regular season games without pay. His suspension will lift immediately after the fourth game has ended.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Jadeveon Clowney Injury Update: Clowney Speaks To Media For First Time Since Microfracture Surgery - Battle Red Blog
The first overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft met with the media at a promotional appearance in Houston today and gave some insight as to how he's doing in his quest to return from microfracture surgery. Battle Red Blog has the details.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Report: Titans have "Some Interest" In Matt Schaub - Music City Miracles
Are the Titans really thinking of signing Schaub?

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars draft rumors: Logic dictates LEO pick at No. 3 - Big Cat Country
The most logical pick for the Jaguars in the 2015 NFL Draft is a LEO pass rusher.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Colts Free Agent Profile: Defensive Lineman Kendall Langford - Stampede Blue
The Indianapolis Colts made several moves in free agency, so Stampede Blue's Josh Wilson breaks down each one of them by giving you a profile of each player and exploring how each will help the team. Today, we look at DL Kendall Langford.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Demaryius Thomas to skip the Broncos offseason program - Mile High Report
ESPN's Jeff Legwold spoke to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas today, and Thomas told Legwold that he will not join Manning at Duke and will be skipping the Broncos offseason workout.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Should the San Diego Chargers draft Randy Gregory if He Falls to Them? - Bolts From The Blue
Nebraska edge rusher Randy Gregory failed a drug test. Does that mean the Chargers should shy away from him?

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Philip Wheeler returns to Bay Area 3 years to the day he signed with Raiders - Silver And Black Pride
On this exact date three years ago, Philip Wheeler officially signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders. A lot has happened between then and now. It has led to today as the free agent...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Kansas City Chiefs visited with free agent WR Brandon Tate, per report - Arrowhead Pride
The former Bengals WR / KR visited the Chiefs.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Geoff Schwartz Q&A: Giants' offensive lineman answers your questions - Big Blue View
Giants' offensive lineman offers answers to a variety of questions. Give our Q&A a look and see if your question was one of the ones selected.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Mychal Kendricks trade speculation emerges after Eagles extend DeMeco Ryans' contract - Bleeding Green Nation
What does the future hold for the Philadelphia linebacker?

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Dallas Cowboys Workout Georgia WR Chris Conley - Blogging The Boys
After posting that Dallas needs to look at a mid- to late-round prospect to serve as a kick return man, word came that the Cowboys are taking a close look at Chris Conley from the University of Georgia.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

ESPN Grades the Redskins First Free Agency with Scot McCloughan - Hogs Haven
The Redskins are getting something they aren't familiar with, positive reviews for their free agency moves

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers sign B.J. Raji to one year, $3.5 million contract - Acme Packing Company
We have our first official report of Raji and the Packers agreeing to a deal, and it's similar to last year's contract.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Lions host Cedric Ogbuehi for pre-draft visit - Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions brought in Texas A&M offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi for a pre-draft visit on Monday.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Which new Bears player will have the biggest impact? - Windy City Gridiron
The Bears added a few key free agents earlier this month. Which player will have the biggest impact for Chicago this season?

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Minnesota Vikings Incredibly Thrifty In Free Agency - Daily Norseman
Few teams have been as frugal in free agency this offseason as the Minnesota Vikings have.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Updated Saints Rookie Cap Pool: Explaining the Rookie Pool - Canal Street Chronicles
Okay, I have some updated numbers that the Saints will need to sign their rookies by draft time. I've also included some explanations for how the rookie cap pool works.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

49ers pre-draft workouts, visits have included a pair of tight ends - Niners Nation
The San Francisco 49ers have visited with a couple tight ends in the lead up to the 2015 NFL Draft. We break down one of the issues surrounding the 49ers current crop of tight ends.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Bruce Arians wants consistency out of Michael Floyd - Revenge of the Birds
Floyd had an up and down season, and Arians expects him to be more consistent in 2015.

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

VMAC Pre-Draft Visitor Profile: DT Kristjan Sokoli - Field Gulls
A Quick SPARQ look at VMAC Pre-Draft Visitor.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

2015 NFL Free Agency: St. Louis Rams Re-Sign C/OG Tim Barnes - Turf Show Times
After a short visit the Kansas City Chiefs, the St. Louis Rams have re-signed their guy, Tim Barnes.