UNLV product Hawley to put NFL in past with epic journey

Former UNLV center Joe Hawley, who spent eight seasons in the NFL before retiring in March, is embarking on a six-month journey that he hopes will take him to the 48 contiguous states.

Hawley, 29, plans to live out of a van with his dog Freedom, a boxer mix rescue dog, while adopting a minimalist lifestyle. He sold his Mercedes-benz C300 coupe and gave most of his possessions to charity.

Hawley told ESPN he wants to free himself from “the excess” and figure out who he is away from football.

Drafted in the fourth round by Atlanta in 2010, Hawley spent five seasons with the Falcons and the past three with Tampa Bay.

Giants: Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the subject of trade rumors, plans to be in attendance Monday for the start of New York’s offseason workout program, ESPN reported.

Eagles: Dale Haupt, a 16-year NFL coaching veteran who guided Philadelphia’s defensive line from 1986 to 1994, died Tuesday at 88. He played college football at Wyoming.

Vikings: Former offensive tackle Grady Alderman, who played for Minnesota from 1961 to 1974 and was selected to six Pro Bowls, died Thursday. He was 79.

Titans: Free-agent defensive tackle

Bennie Logan, 28, formerly with Kansas City and Philadelphia, agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with Tennessee.

Raiders: Ex-linebacker Aldon Smith was arrested for the third time in two months Friday for violating terms of his bail, TMZ reported.