The Los Angeles Rams hired formed University of Georgia tight ends coach John Lilly for the same position with the Rams, sources said Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott has been working with Monday Night Football analyst and quarterback guru Jon Gruden leading up to the NFL Scouting Combine. Prescott was the MVP at the Senior Bowl.

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and his agent have not spoken with general manager Mickey Loomis about a contract extension yet, but Loomis said he would like to get an extension done.

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and his agent have not spoken with general manager Mickey Loomis about a contract extension yet, but Loomis said he would like to get an extension done.

Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder, according to sources. Kuechly’s availability for organized team activities and minicamp is uncertain at this point, but he is expected to be fully recovered before training camp starts in July.

Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson could lose impending free-agents OT Russell Okung and J.R. Sweezy in free agency, but Seattle’s offseason focus will still be protecting their start quarterback. ‘I think that’s a real area of focus again, so we’ll be talking about it,’ head coach Pete Carroll said. ‘We’ve got a couple unrestricted guys [on the offensive line]. We’re going to have to deal with how that works out. It’s a really important area for us, of course.’

UCLA LB Myles Jack (knee) has not been cleared to participate fully in the NFL scouting combine next week, but he expected to be fully cleared in early March. Jack said he feels great and that he can do whatever he wants nearly five months after tearing his lateral meniscus.

Footballguys View: This report reveals that he will do the bench press, attend team interviews and undergo the medical check at the combine in Indianapolis.

Free-agent OT Jermon Bushrod (Bears) was released by the Bears Tuesday, Feb. 16, after he failed a physical. He will cost the Bears $4.4 million in dead money this year, but cutting him saves the team $4.3 million off the salary cap. Bushrod played only 238 snaps this year because of a concussion and shoulder injury.

Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell was released Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Chicago Bears OT Jermon Bushrod was cut Tuesday, Feb. 16.