This is the latest buzz going around the NFL. Keep in mind a lot of stuff gets thrown out before the draft that never actually happens, but it’s fun to talk about all the rumors flying around this time of year. Here are some of the more juicy ones we’re hearing at the moment:

-The Cowboys are desperately trying to trade running back Julius Jones. Dallas believes Marion Barber is ready to carry the load and if the team trades Jones, they would select another running back on Day 1 of the draft. The Cowboys are currently looking to move Jones for a second round pick and the team most interested is the Buffalo Bills. Don’t be surprised if Dallas and Buffalo make a draft day deal involving Jones.

-More news out of Dallas is that the Cowboys are targeting S Brandon Meriweather. Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips like Meriweather’s coverage abilities and his presence could help make up for Roy Williams’ awful play.

-The Bills are said to be hot for Mississippi linebacker Patrick Willis. Buffalo lost starting linebackers London Fletcher-Baker (free agency) and Takeo Spikes (traded to Philadelphia) this offseason. Whether or not the Bills land Willis will depend on what the 49ers do with the pick before. San Francisco is debating over Willis, Arkansas DE Jamaal Anderson and Michigan DT Alan Branch. If the 49ers opt for Branch or Anderson, it shouldn’t take long for the Bills to turn in the card with Willis’ name on it.

-It’s no secret that the Lions want to trade down out of the No. 2 slot. One team that hasn’t been talked about but is believed to be interested in moving up if Calvin Johnson is still available is the Atlanta Falcons. Johnson would give the Falcons the playmaker they need at receiver. However, drafting Johnson would also cut down on the number of excuses used to describe why Mike Vick is an average quarterback. The Falcons did sign Joe Horn this offseason but he’s 35 and on the downside of his career. If the Lions do stay at No. 2, they’ll most likely select Clemson DE Gaines Adams.

-A hot name right now is Michigan’s David Harris. Pro Football Talk reported that the Patriots are interested in Harris with the 28th pick. The only problem is he may not be there when they select. We’re hearing both the Bengals and Jets also have Harris high on their wish list. If the Patriots really want the Michigan linebacker, they may have to take him at 24, or he could go one pick later to the rival Jets.

-Rumors have circulated recently that Alan Branch, Ted Ginn and Reggie Nelson are slipping in the draft. The truth is that while some teams have questions regarding these three players, others are very high on them. Branch should still go in the top 11 picks, while Nelson and Ginn probably won’t get past 20.

 Check back throughout the day and all the way up until the Raiders select Ryan Leaf, I mean JaMarcus Russell, for the latest draft buzz. We’ll be updating it every time we hear something interesting from around the NFL.