Washington Redskins impending free-agent LB Junior Galette (Achilles’) fired his agent Peter Schaffer, putting his talks with the Redskins on hold for now. Galette remains intent on re-signing, and he would like a one-year prove-it deal after suffering a torn Achilles’ tendon. Washington offered a multi-year deal with a low base salary and incentives, but Galette wasn’t interested. Galette’s next agent will be his fourth since entering the league. He’s on track to practice in full when the team begins their offseason activities this spring.

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson hasn’t spoken publicly about his decision on whether to retire this offseason, but one person who has spoken with him in recent weeks said he expects Johnson to make a decision sometime before the NFL Draft in April. Free agency starts March 9, and the Lions would like a decision before then.

The NFL Players Association confirmed Monday, Feb. 29, that the franchise tag for offensive linemen this year will be $13.7 million. The Buffalo Bills could place the tag on impending free-agent OF Cordy Glenn if they don’t reach a long-term deal with him by Tuesday, March 1.

Ohio State QB Cardale Jones (hamstring), who measured 6-5, 253 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine, is expected to take part in his school’s Pro Day March 11 after injuring his right hamstring while running the 40-yard dash at the combine last weekend. Jones ran an unofficial 4.83-second 40-yard dash in his first attempt.

North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz impressed in interviews and his workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine. Multiple teams said the comparisons to Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck aren’t far off.

Denver Broncos impending free-agent LB Danny Trevathan is high on the Atlanta Falcons’ radar when free agency opens March 9.

New York Jets impending free-agent DE Muhammad Wilkerson will receive the franchise tag by the deadline Tuesday, March 1, according to a source with knowledge of the team’s plans.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady agreed to a two-year extension through the 2019 season Monday, Feb. 29, according to sources. The deal has Brady signed through age 42.

Updating an ongoing story, Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins seems most likely to receive the transition tag before the Tuesday, March 1, deadline.

Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent CB Janoris Jenkins fired his agent over the weekend. Under NFL rules, he’s unable to hire another agent for five days. The team will not negotiate during that time.