NFL NEWS AND NOTES

According to numerous reports, the Atlanta Falcons are expected to trade backup QB Matt Schaub to the Houston Texans for a second-round draft pick, and there could be other compensation involved. The Texans would now have their QB of the future, which David Carr no longer is. The Texans will be acquiring a QB that has thrown only 161 career passes, 81 of which were completed, with six touchdown passes and six interceptions. But Schaub long has been considered a quarterback worthy of starting, and he was the top bargaining chip the Falcons have.....

Jerramy Stevens' days with the Seahawks are done. Seahawks general manager Tim Ruskell confirmed what was quickly becoming a foregone conclusion in Seattle. "I would say it's probably a time for a change of scenery and to move on," Ruskell said Tuesday. Speaking at the muddy worksite of the Seahawks' new headquarters, scheduled to open in the summer of 2008, Ruskell verified Seattle's lack of interest in retaining the tight end, an unrestricted free agent who spent his first five seasons with the Seahawks. That interest disappeared last week when Stevens was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana in Scottsdale, Ariz. A Scottsdale police officer noticed Stevens driving erratically around 2:15 a.m., and Stevens reportedly told the officer he had "four of five margaritas" at Salty Seniorita, a downtown Scottsdale bar.....

The New England Patriots added depth to their receiving corps by resigning restricted free agent Bam Childress on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Childress spent most of the past two seasons on the Patriots practice squad. He has played in three games over two years and caught five passes for 39 yards. The Patriots have been looking for receivers since trading 2005 Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch to Seattle during his contract holdout last September. Reche Caldwell led New England with 61 catches for 760 yards and four touchdowns last season; no one else caught as many as 50 passes. New England has already added free agent receivers Donte' Stallworth and Kelley Washington this offseason.....

Former Indianapolis Colts receiver Brandon Stokley has agreed to a free agent deal with the Denver Broncos. Stokley's agent, Rick Smith, confirmed the deal Tuesday. Various reports said it's a one-year deal. Smith didn't reveal how much the deal was worth, and the Broncos said they couldn't comment on the agreement. Stokley, who was injured much of last season, was released March 2 by the Colts. Stokley played in just four games, catching eight passes for 85 yards and one touchdown last season. He was hampered by ankle and knee injuries and ruptured his right Achilles' tendon on Dec. 10 at Jacksonville, ending his season.....

ClevelandBrowns.com reports that Browns TE Kellen Winslow continues to rehab from offseason knee microfracture surgery and expects to be ready for the start of the 2007 season. Winslow is also excited about the return of offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, who coached the offense at Miami when Winslow was there. Winslow anticipates to be used in a number of different ways next season. He also disputes an Internet report that said he'd miss all of 2007. "I love to prove people wrong. That's fuel for me," he said. "I'll be back. People continue to count me out, and that lights my fire.".....

The Miami Herald reports that Trent Green's agent says the Dolphins are still interested in trading for Chiefs QB Trent Green, but admits it's been slow moving. The Chiefs have given Green permission to seek a trade since the veteran passer isn't sure he's going to be their starter in 2007.....


NFL DRAFT 2007

Louisville RB Michael Bush had surgery for a second time on the right leg he broke in the season opener against Kentucky last year. The old rod in his leg was removed and a new one put in which should help him heal faster. It is unclear how long it will take Bush to recover from this surgery, but he won’t be able to participate in Louisville's pro day next Monday or be able to work out for NFL scouts prior to the April 28 draft. Bush is a real wildcard in this draft. Before his injury he was a legitimate Heisman candidate and considered a top RB prospect. Now, no one is sure what is worth might be until his leg is fully healed.....

All eyes will be on Texas later today when the Longhorns work out for NFL brass. But they are not the only ones going today. Here is a full list of schools working out: Alabama, Boston College, Brown, BYU, Connecticut, Georgia Southern, James Madison, Missouri Western, Montana, North Carolina A&T I, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, San Diego State, San Jose State, South Dakota State, Temple, Tennessee, Texas State and William & Mary. Stay tuned for results.....


Stanford QB Trent Edwards worked out Tuesday in rainy conditions and from all reports he was in excellent form. Edwards completed 57-of-60 passes in front of several coaches and front office staff, including Bill Walsh, Lions offensive co-ordinator Mike Martz, Ravens offensive co-ordinator Rick Neuheisel, Kansas City assistant head coach Dick Curl, six quarterback coaches and four coaches from the Cleveland Browns. Edwards is considered by many to be the No. 3 QB in this draft behind JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn with injury questions the only red flags about him