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49ers | Taylor Mays unlikely to challenge for starting job

San Francisco 49ers FS Taylor Mays likely is not ready to challenge SS Michael Lewis for one of the starting safety jobs at this point, according to Kevin Lynch, of the San Francisco Chronicle. The team could use Mays in special defensive packages and would like him to become a factor on special teams because of his size and speed.

Panthers | Jimmy Clausen could be potential holdout

Carolina Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen could potentially be a holdout, according to ESPN.com. Clausen, a second-round draft pick, will likely seek greater compensation than a typical second rounder because he is a potential franchise quarterback.

Dolphins | Negotiations ongoing with Jared Odrick

The Miami Dolphins are currently in contract talks with the agent for first-round draft choice DE Jared Odrick, reports David J. Neal, of The Miami Herald.

Dolphins | John Jerry agrees to terms

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with third-round draft choice OG John Jerry on a four-year deal worth $2.64 million, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.

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Dolphins | Not much talk with Koa Misi

The Miami Dolphins have not had much contract talk with the agent for second-round draft choice LB Koa Misi, reports David J. Neal, of The Miami Herald.

Jaguars | D’Anthony Smith agrees to terms

The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with third-round draft choice DT D’Anthony Smith on a four-year deal worth $2.64 million, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com. The deal includes an $850,000 signing bonus.

Vikings | Talks with Chris Cook expected to intensify

The Minnesota Vikings’ contract negotiations with second-round draft choice CB Chris Cook are expected to intensify at some point this week, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Cowboys | In talks with Sean Lee

Panthers | Eric Norwood could be used on passing downs

Carolina Panthers LB Eric Norwood could be used on obvious passing downs, reports Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com.

Cowboys | In talks with Sean Lee

The Dallas Cowboys are in contract talks with second-round draft choice LB Sean Lee, reports ESPNDallas.com’s Calvin Watkins.

Bengals | Reggie Stephens signed

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed seventh-round draft choice OG Reggie Stephens to a four-year deal, reports Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com. Stephens will receive a base salary of $320,000 in 2010, $405,000 in 2011, $490,000 in 2012 and $575,000 in 2013, a slotted signing bonus as well as a fourth-year escalator clause that can significantly boost the maximum value of the deal.