Washington Redskins impending free-agent RB Alfred Morris likely won’t be back in 2016, according to beat writer Rich Tandler. Tandler added that Morris could sign a deal to return if he doesn’t find many offers on the open market.

Baltimore Ravens RB Justin Forsett (forearm) said he should be 100% in ‘a couple of weeks.’

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell won’t receive a ‘break-bank offer’ this offseason, according to beat writer Ed Bouchette.

Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis (forearm), DT Dwan Edwards (non-injury), DE Charles X. Johnson (knee) and C Ryan Kalil (knee) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 28. DT Kawann Short (knee) was limited. CB Robert McClain (ankle) participated fully.

Carolina Panthers WR Corey Brown (ankle) participated fully in practice Thursday, Jan. 28.

Denver Broncos OGs Evan Mathis (ankle) and Louis Vasquez (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 28. S Josh Bush (shoulder), LB Todd Davis (shoulder), CB Chris Harris Jr. (shoulder), S Shiloh Keo (quadriceps), LB Brandon M. Marshall and DE DeMarcus Ware (knee) participated fully.

Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning (foot) and TE Owen Daniels (knees) were full participants in practice Thursday, Jan. 28.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken said he wants to design and run more explosive plays and trick plays in 2016. ‘We don’t need more five-yard plays,’ Monken said. ‘How can we be explosive? That’s what the game’s about. People like big plays. I like big plays.’

New York Jets WR Titus Davis signed a Reserve/Futures contract Thursday, Jan. 28.

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton has improved as a pocket passer since his rookie season in 2011. In his first year, he had 20 touchdowns and 16 interceptions from the pocket, compared to 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions from the pocket in 2015. Newton has 21 touchdowns and two interceptions from the pocket in the last 10 games.