Eagles send RB McCoy to Buffalo

A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade star running back LeSean McCoy for Buffalo Bills linebacker Kiko Alonso.

ESPN first reported the trade.

McCoy had an inconsistent season last year after leading the NFL with 1,607 yards rushing in 2013.

Incoming Bills coach Rex Ryan has said he wants his offense to rely heavily on a running attack. Buffalo is expected to lose C.J. Spiller to free agency next week.

Alonso played college football in Oregon under Eagles coach Chip Kelly. The 2013 second-round draft pick was a contender for NFL defensive rookie of the year. He missed all of last season with a knee injury after working out in Oregon in July. He is expected to fully recover in time for the 2015 season.

Hardy, NFL to talk

Carolina Panthers defensive end and soon-to-be free agent Greg Hardy will meet with NFL officials in New York today to discuss his domestic violence case.

Hardy has been on the commissioner’s exempt list since September.

He becomes a free agent March 10.

Hardy, 26, was convicted of assault on a female and communicating threats last summer, but charges were dismissed Feb. 9 during an appeal trial when his accuser failed to testify. Prosecutors say Hardy reached a civil suit agreement with the accuser.

Winston, Bucs meet

Jameis Winston is meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are considering the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback for the first pick in the NFL draft.

The team confirmed the former Florida State star was in town Tuesday to sit down with club officials who will be involved in deciding whether to draft Winston. Marcus Mariota, the 2014 Heisman winner from Oregon, also is under consideration.

Around the league

The Raiders have officially released safety Tyvon Branch. He joined Oakland as a fourth-round pick out of Connecticut in 2008. Branch immediately became an impact player and started 62 of 64 games from 2009-12. … The Titans have released veteran safety Bernard Pollard and replaced him by claiming linebacker Jonathan Massaquoi off waivers. … Australian rugby star Jarryd Hayne has agreed to a three-year contract with the 49ers. The team announced the deal, and Hayne will receive $100,000 guaranteed. Hayne is giving up his sport to pursue an NFL career. He likely will compete for a job as a running back and return man on special teams. … The Philadelphia Eagles released cornerback Cary Williams. He started all 32 games over the last two seasons.