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 With the sports world talking about Los Angeles Clippers owner
Donald Sterling's ban for his racist remarks, the owners expect to
have a discussion about the league's culture and responsibility
among owners, management, coaches and players.
The meetings also mark be the first appearance of Indianapolis Colts
owner Jim Irsay since he was arrested on charges of DUI and four
felony counts this offseason.
Irsay has not been disciplined by the NFL, but commissioner Roger
Goodell has said Irsay is subject to discipline. He spoke with the
media for the first time Monday but said little about his legal woes
or his subsequent time in a rehab facility.
This year's draft was pushed back two weeks in May for the first
time, but the draft netted the highest ratings ever, with nearly 46
million viewers tuning in.
The owners are expected to discuss the future of the draft,
including stretching it out to four days and, as suggested by
Goodell, moving it from location to location.
 The league has been discussing for a couple of years the possible
expansion of the playoffs from 12 to 14 teams. The 2018 Super Bowl city will be revealed on Tuesday. The finalists
are New Orleans, Minneapolis and Indianapolis, all of which have
past experience in hosting the game.
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The Chicago Bears announced Monday that they agreed to a three-year
contract extension with wide receiver Brandon Marshall.
Marshall had one year left on his contract. The new deal runs
through 2017. The team did not release financial terms but Marshall
announced on Twitter that the extension is worth $30 million.
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Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the 12th overall selection in this
month's draft, was one of four draft picks who signed with the New
York Giants.
The Giants also came to terms with center Weston Richburg (second
round, 43rd overall), linebacker Devon Kennard (fifth round, 174th
overall) and cornerback Bennett Jackson (sixth round, 187th
overall).
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The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with fourth-round pick and
inside linebacker Khairi Fortt to a four-year contract.
Fortt, 22, was selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the
draft with the 126th pick overall. The 6-foot-2, 240-pound inside
linebacker played his final college season at the University of
California after transferring from Penn State in 2012.
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The Philadelphia Eagles signed two draft picks, fourth-round
corrnerback Jaylen Watkins and fifth-round defensive end Taylor
Hart.
The Eagles also re-signed wide receiver Arrelious Benn. The Eagles
cut Benn on Friday so they would not have to pay him a guaranteed
$1.1 million from his contract. The team re-signed him to work out a
new deal that is believed to be at the league minimum.
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The Seattle Seahawks signed fourth-round draft pick and defensive
end Cassius Marsh.
The Seahawks also signed tight end Rashaun Allen and guard Nate
Isles after they took part in the rookie minicamp that concluded
Sunday.
Seattle cut tight end Travis Beckum and cornerback Jimmy Legree to
make room for Allen and Isles on the 90-man roster.
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The Oakland Raiders claimed wide receiver Greg Little via waivers
and signed free agents linebacker Bojay Filimoeatu and cornerback
Jansen Watson.
Little, who was released by Cleveland on Friday, has played in 48
games with 41 starts in his first three seasons (2011-13), all with
the Browns.
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The New York Jets signed linebacker A.J. Edds and offensive lineman
Markus Zusevics.
The two tryout players, both of whom played college ball at Iowa and
had stints on the New England Patriots' roster, were signed
following the conclusion of the rookie minicamp over the weekend.
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The Kansas City Chiefs signed free agent offensive tackle J'Marcus
Webb.
The former Minnesota Viking worked out for the Chiefs in March but
decided to explore other options. After visits with the Carolina
Panthers and Vikings last week, Webb settled on the Chiefs.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed two of their draft picks --
sixth-round defensive lineman Daniel McCullers and seventh-round
tight end Rob Blanchflower.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed fifth-round draft pick Kevin
Pamphile.
Pamphile, out of Purdue, played 35 career games for the
Boilermakers, making 21 starts on the offensive line, including
starting every game at left tackle during his senior season.
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The Denver Broncos signed wide receiver Greg Hardin, safety Charles
Mitchell and linebacker Chase Vaughn.
Denver also waived punter Steven Clark and defensive tackle Mister
Cobble in addition to designating defensive end John Youboty
(Achilles tendon) as waived/injured.
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The Baltimore Ravens signed free agent running back Shaun Chapas,
guard Will Rackley and tight end Phillip Supernaw. (Editing by Mark
Lamport-Stokes)
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