Wednesday Afternoon Chiefs and NFL Rumors, Signings, Releases

Jan 20, 2013; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Corey Graham (24) during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

RUMORS

Jacksonville is considering Geno Smith with the number two overall pick in the draft, which may have just bumped up the value of the Chiefs number one overall pick significantly. (FanSided)

Buffalo Bills sign Manny Lawson: Buffalo Bills have signed former Bengals Linebacker Manny Lawson per his agency. wp.me/pcQbV-3aa

— BrianHPFC (@PFCentral) March 13, 2013

Wes Welker and New England are still far apart from making a deal. (Musket Fire)

Remember this, Pats fans: BRADY loves Welker. He values him A LOT. So if Welker gets lowballed and leaves, the guy who gave back is unhappy

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) March 13, 2013

Washington is still making a play for Aqib Talib. After the Chase Daniel signing, some Kansas fans feel a Talib signing would help balance things out. (Musket Fire)

The Eagles are looking at Andre Smith and Sebastian Vollmer. (Dan Graziano)

The Steelers have interest in former Bears TE Kellen Davis, who is being released after the Martellus Bennett signing

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 13, 2013

The Arizona Cardinals are targeting Rey Maualuga. (Pro Football Central)

Pro Bowler Dashon Goldson is close to signing with Tampa Bay. (Pro Football Central)

SIGNINGS

Detroit signed corner Chris Houston. One less defensive back on the market for the Chiefs. (Schwartz & Feinsod) His deal is five-years, $25 million, which is a useful gage to see what KC is going to have to pay for a better free agent corner.

Bruce Gradkowski signed with the Bengals to be a backup quarterback. (Adam Schefter)

Titans sign RB Shonn Greene

— BrianHPFC (@PFCentral) March 13, 2013

New Orleans agreed to a contract with long snapper Justin Drescher. (Aaron Wilson)

RELEASES

Bernard Pollard is now a free agent. (Bernard Pollard tweet)

Jaguars released Laurent Robinson today. Signed him to 5 year, $32M deal on March 14, 2012. One year ago … tomorrow.

— Will Brinson (@willbrinson) March 13, 2013

The Steelers released offensive tackle Willie Colon. (Jason La Canfora)