Todd Sauerbrun is expected to find out soon whether he will remain with New England or be free to sign elsewhere.
That freedom would mean another chance to punt for the Broncos.
A grievance against the Patriots, fought for Sauerbrun by the NFL Players Association, was heard in Boston on Tuesday by a special master. A decision is expected within a week. The meeting lasted about an hour. Sauerbrun was not present.
Last week, NFLPA general counsel Richard Berthelsen said he was confident Sauerbrun would win the appeal. The grievance is about whether the Patriots had rights of first refusal to Sauerbrun, who had signed with them in December.
The NFLPA argued that New England did not attach a separate form along with his contract that is required in deals with rights of first refusal for unrestricted free agents.
If the 12-year veteran wins the grievance, he will be a free agent. If not, he will remain with New England. Sauerbrun agreed to a one-year contract with the Broncos on April 3, but it was matched by the Patriots. He has stated several times he wants to play for Denver again. He was cut by the Broncos last October after he served an NFL suspension for using a banned substance. He was a standout in 2005 for Denver.
Myers update
Free-agent defensive tackle Michael Myers ended his visit with Cincinnati on Tuesday without signing a contract.
He said his visit went well and he expects to talk to the Bengals more. The Bengals are looking at other defensive tackles and may want to sign one before the April 28-29 draft.
Myers could return to the Broncos. He was a starter for them in 2005 and 2006.
Lynch scholarships
The John Lynch Foundation extended the application deadline to April 27 for four scholarships it will give out. The Lynch Family Legacy Scholarships in Denver are worth $5,000 each and are awarded to high school seniors in the Denver area.
Bill Williamson can be reached at 303-954-1262 or bwilliamson@denverpost.com.
