Updating an earlier report, New York Giants WR Victor Cruz is ‘absolutely’ expected to be on the team in 2016, according to head coach Ben McAdoo.

Chicago Bears head coach John Fox feels much better about QB Jay Cutler going into their second year together. Cutler cut back on his turnovers after leading the NFL in interceptions in 2014, and he rebounded by posting a career-high 92.3 passer rating.

Chicago Bears head coach John Fox feels much better about QB Jay Cutler going into their second year together. Cutler cut back on his turnovers after leading the NFL in interceptions in 2014, and he rebounded by posting a career-high 92.3 passer rating.

Cleveland Browns new head coach Hue Jackson said he the club will make a decision on QB Johnny Manziel soon. Jackson didn’t say directly the team would cut Manziel, but the Browns intend to take a stand and show that Manziel’s behavior won’t be tolerated. Cleveland can’t release Manziel until the new league year starts March 9 for salary cap reasons.

Cleveland Browns new head coach Hue Jackson said he the club will make a decision on QB Johnny Manziel soon. Jackson didn’t say directly the team would cut Manziel, but the Browns intend to take a stand and show that Manziel’s behavior won’t be tolerated. Cleveland can’t release Manziel until the new league year starts March 9 for salary cap reasons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said the team is focusing its offseason efforts — in both free agency and the draft — on the defensive side of the ball. The Buccaneers have the No. 9 pick in the first round.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said the team is focusing its offseason efforts — in both free agency and the draft — on the defensive side of the ball. The Buccaneers have the No. 9 pick in the first round.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht plans to meet with impending free-agent RB Doug Martin and his representatives at the NFL Scouting Combine this week, and he admitted that there could be stumbling blocks to re-signing Martin. However, there is mutual interest in a reunion, and Licht is optimistic that they’ll get something done. Head coach Dirk Koetter is also hopeful Martin will return.

Denver Broncos impending free-agent QB Brock Osweiler is wanted back by the club. ‘I think he has a bright future, obviously,’ head coach Gary Kubiak said. ‘He did a heck of a job for us. He played against some really good people in some tough situations. He played very well. We think the world of him. We want him to be a part of our football team. He’s been real special with the job he’s done this year. I think he’s grown a great deal.’

Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning is likely to make a decision on retiring around the first week of March. Per his contract, Manning, 39, must take a physical by March 4. His $19 million contract becomes guaranteed on March 9, so a decision should occur before then. Manning is expected to get a medical checkup on the torn plantar fascia in his left foot and visit a personal trainer to assess his condition.