NFL News and Notes - April 7, 2010

This morning's spin around the NFL.

Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger ties up some loose ends around the New York Giants.

Alabama cornerback Javier Arenas visited the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday.

Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb was introduced to the D.C. media yesterday.

Dallas Cowboys restricted free agent defensive end Marcus Spears signed his one-year tender.

Arizona Cardinals kicker Jay Feely has several friends on his new team.

To land an offensive tackle, the San Francisco 49ers may have to trade up from the 13th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, writes Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat.

The Seattle Seahawks terminated the contract of veteran tight end John Owens on Tuesday.

Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has a few tips for how the St. Louis Rams can ensure that future Rams quarterback Sam Bradford can have a successful transition to the NFL.

Charges against Green Bay Packers fullback Spencer Havner have stalled, reports Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre confirmed that he's a grandfather.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Israel Idonije received his Ed Block Courage Award at a luncheon on Tuesday.

Detroit Lions guard Rob Sims is happy to be back in a football town.

Free agent kickoff specialist Todd Carter signed an undisclosed contract with the Carolina Panthers.

The Atlanta Falcons will work out UCLA defensive tackle Brian Price and USC defensive end Everson Griffen on Saturday.

Free agent defensive end Alex Brown will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday.

New Orleans Saints fans will soon be able to get a license plate commemorating the Saints' Super Bowl-winning season.

Addressing restricted free agent tight end Owen Daniels' contract is next on the Houston Texans' to-do list, vlogs John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

Tennessee Titans restricted free agent defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson signed a waiver to participate in the team's off-season workout program.

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer takes a closer look at the Cincinnati Bengals' secondary.

Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty visited the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, reports Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized their 2010 pre-season schedule.

Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun reports the trade talk involving restricted free agent offensive tackle Jared Gaither was a ploy to get him in for the off-season workout program.

University of Texas defensive back Earl Thomas will spend two days this week visiting the Miami Dolphins.

Free agent kicker Clint Stitser has signed with the New York Jets, reports Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News.

Newly signed defensive tackle Damione Lewis may have been added to reduce the workload on the other defensive linemen, writes Albert Breer of the Boston Globe.

Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen could fall to the Buffalo Bills at the ninth pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, writes Allen Wilson of the Buffalo News.

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is confident he'll improve in his second year in Josh McDaniels' offense.

Free agent defensive tackle Chris Cooper signed with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals wide receiver Darren Mougey (25) and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (24), Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton (31), Lions linebacker Ashlee Palmer (24), 49ers defensive lineman Khalif Mitchell (25), Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (and former Giants running back Tiki Barber (35), Titans tight end Jared Cook (23), free agents defensive tackle Fred Bledsoe (24) and wide receiver Courtney Taylor (26).

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