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Donovan McNabb is due a $6.2 million roster bonus in early May. If he’s still part of the organization, that is. The timing of that bonus isn’t a coincidence. It gives the Eagles and the veteran time to take a look at the big picture before making any more commitments. Like Mike Vick, McNabb is in the last year of his contract. – Delco Times
With Brandon Marshall stuck in the purgatory of restricted free agency, the Broncos could tender him at the highest level, requiring compensation of first- and third-round draft choices from any team that signs him. If no team will pay that onerous price and the Broncos are unable to negotiate an acceptable trade, they could force Marshall to play for them in 2010 at a salary slightly in excess of $3 million, still well below his market value. Marshall would no doubt prefer a multiyear deal, but with a lockout looming in 2011, many teams may be reluctant to offer financial commitments beyond the coming season. – Denver Post
With the NFL season officially over, teams are turning their attention to the free-agent signing period and April’s draft. Potential pro prospects are preparing to showcase their skills at the Scouting Combine later this month in the hope of impressing before draft day. University of Cincinnati standout wide receiver Mardy Gilyard is one of those prospects who will be looking to catch a team’s attention. Could it be the team in his backyard? There has been ongoing speculation that the Cincinnati Bengals, in need of a playmaker, may have designs on the former Bearcat receiver. “It would be a dream come true to be drafted by the Bengals,” Gilyard, a Miami native, said in a recent phone interview. “Cincinnati is my second home. The way the whole city has adapted to me and embraced me with warm arms, it would be great. “The jungle would rock if I get an opportunity to become a Bengal. Regardless of what round I’m drafted.” – Dayton Daily News
The Times-Union reported last week that the organization recently informed receiver Torry Holt and offensive tackle Tra Thomas of its plans to waive the veteran free agents, who were signed last year. The team didn’t make the moves official on Monday, but it’s expected the Jags will sever ties with the duo sometime this week. Out of respect for Holt and Thomas, the organization gave them advance notice of its plans to allow additional time for both players to find new teams. – Florida Times-Union
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers expressed dismay and disappointment at what he called the “silent treatment” he was getting from the team, and essentially asked to leave again during a radio interview, which aired Tuesday morning. “I’m not going to say that, come out and say that,” Peppers said. “Last year, at the time, that was the option that I wanted most. But now it’s not.” The Panthers still have the option to use the franchise tag on Peppers for next year, at a cost of more than $20 million. That’s not expected, as the Panthers are growing more and more cognizant of the league’s uncertain financial future. “They’re not even talking to me, so why would I come out and say I want to be here, when the team is not even acknowledging the fact that my future with the organization is up in the air.” – Herald Online Cornerback Nathan Vasher could be in danger of being released. There’s no such thing as having too many cornerbacks on the roster, but Vasher has had opportunities to regain his status over the last two seasons and he finished last season as an occasional contributor. Vasher is set to make $2.95 million in 2010 and also has a $500,000 workout bonus. He has made just 11 starts since signing a $28 million, five-year extension before the 2007 season. That’s a lot of money to pay a player who doesn’t figure into the nickel package. – Chicago Tribune
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