Philadelphia Eagles RBs DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews are expected to have company in the backfield in 2016, as head coach Doug Pederson has liked to have a fullback on the roster and use him to block in the running game.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Darren Sproles might be featured more in the passing game under new head coach Doug Pederson.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jordan Matthews was one of the biggest slot receivers in the league under former head coach Chip Kelly. Beat writer Dave Spadaro suggests Matthews might be moved to the outside now, as Matthews absorbed a lot of shots in the middle of the field working in the slot, and the team could try to work him more into free space.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) was hurt and then the team went on average 135.9 yards – fifth in the league – in 11 regular season games with RBs Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware. He has a $2 million report-to-training camp bonus due in July, and he could be asked to take a pay cut and/or relinquish that bonus to return while earning it back through incentives.

Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent DT Jaye Howard might be slapped with the transition tag, former agent and salary-cap expert Joel Corry suggested Saturday, Jan. 23. A transition tag would allow Howard to negotiate a contract with any other club and give Kansas City a chance to match.

Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent LB Derrick Johnson is likely to fetch around $6 million per season, similar to the deal Cleveland Browns LB Karlos Dansby is playing for. The franchise tag for linebackers is expected to be around $14 million and that is not likely to be a realistic option.

Detroit Lions DT Caraun Reid (ankle) recently underwent ankle surgery, but he is expected to be back on the field sometime this offseason.

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (shoulder) will have a CT scan this week to determine if he needs shoulder surgery. Romo did say that his shoulder and back feel good.

Free-agent WR Terrell Sinkfield (Giants) was signed to a Reserve/Futures deal by the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 23.

Free-agent WR Terrell Sinkfield (Giants) was signed to a Reserve/Futures deal by the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 23.