With the combine upon us, there is a ton of action happening around the league. Let’s look back at the week’s headlines:
- We learned the details of the Terrell Suggs contract extension.
- The Bears signed defensive lineman Austen Lane.
- Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will not hold out, but does hope to work out a contract extension.
- The Colts cut running back Tashard Choice and defensive lineman Jake McDonough.
- Free agent safety Kerry Rhodes does not believe he was blacklisted from the NFL because of rumors regarding his sexual orientation.
- The Cowboys won a coin flip for the 16th overall draft pick, meaning the Ravens will pick 17th.
- The Packers agreed to sign running back Michael Hill.
- Cornerback DeAngelo Hall re-signed with the Redskins.
- The Falcons signed offensive lineman Gabe Carimi, and, in a related move, cut offensive lineman Garrett Reynolds.
- Receiver Jonathan Baldwin agreed to restructure his contract with the 49ers.
- Linebacker/special teams ace Brendon Ayanbadejo announced his retirement.
- Ravens running back Ray Rice is expected to be suspended after video surfaced of his physical altercation with his fiancée.
- Free agent tight end Fred Davis was suspended indefinitely for substance abuse, and was arrested a day later for DUI.
- The Saints will not tender restricted free agent defensive tackle Tom Johnson.
- The Patriots hired Michael Lombardi as a member of their front office.
- After recently claiming him off waivers, the Lions signed safety Isa Abdul-Quddus to a contract for 2014.
- Receiver Anquan Boldin is close to reaching a deal to re-sign with the 49ers.
- The Lions will retain two exclusive rights free agents: receivers Kris Durham and Jeremy Ross.
- Receiver Sidney Rice was released by the Seahawks.
- The Giants agreed to a one-year extension with head coach Tom Coughlin, ensuring he will remain in New York through 2015.
- The Panthers exercised both the 2014 and the 2015 options on linebacker Thomas Davis‘ contract.
- Rumors swirled that the Browns nearly traded for 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh.
- Defensive lineman Kenyon Coleman announced his intentions to retire.
- The salary cap was increased to a projected $132MM.