New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees could sign a multi-year extension this offseason and still save the Saints millions against their cap, according to ESPN.com’s Mike Triplett.

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New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees could sign a multi-year extension this offseason and still save the Saints millions against their cap, according to ESPN.com’s Mike Triplett.

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New England Patriots LB Jamie Collins (back) is expected to play in the AFC Championship despite being listed as questionable.

New England Patriots LB Jamie Collins (back) is expected to play in the AFC Championship despite being listed as questionable.

Houston Texans CB Kevin Johnson (foot, wrist) recently underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot. Johnson is also expected to undergo surgery in two to three weeks to repair a broken wrist.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers coach Hardy Nickerson has been hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their new linebackers coach.

New England Patriots OT LaAdrian Waddle (shoulder) and OG Tre Jackson (knee) have been ruled out for the AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 24.

Free-agent RB Ray Rice is not on the New York Jets’ radar, according to general manager Mike Maccagnan, but he admitted that discussions about Rice have taken place internally.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) may be ahead of schedule as he rehabs from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to general manager John Dorsey.

Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz is one of the players the team wants to sign to a long-term deal, according to a source.