San Diego Chargers impending free-agent SS Eric Weddle could be an option for the Carolina Panthers if he hits the free-agent market this offseason.

Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte likely will not be an option for the Carolina Panthers this offseason unless the team decides to release RB Jonathan Stewart.

Houston Texans CB Kevin Johnson (foot, wrist) said he is feeling good after two offseason surgeries and is optimistic that he will be medically cleared to participate in offseason workouts.

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins said he is working on improving his yards after catch total this offseason since he ranked 118th among NFL players in the category with 201 yards. He said he also wants to work on being a better team leader.

New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston declined to speak to the media on the last day of access, and beat writer Katherine Terrell believes he will retire rather than play for another team in 2016.

Chicago Bears RB Jeremy Langford is a more physical runner than impending free-agent RB Matt Forte, according to the team’s former scouting director Greg Gabriel, but Gabriel said Langford will likely never be the receiver that Forte is.

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson was the only player to have more than 300 carries last year, and retired RB Emmitt Smith believes that if Peterson doesn’t break the all-time rushing record, no one will.

Updating an ongoing story, Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon has a chance to return in 2016 as ESPNCleveland.com’s Tony Grossi said that he thinks Gordon will play at some point next season

Updating an ongoing story, Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon has a chance to return in 2016 as ESPNCleveland.com’s Tony Grossi said that he thinks Gordon will play at some point next season

Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent FS Walter Thurmond has not talked with the Eagles yet regarding a contract extension, according to a source. Both parties are expected to talk at the NFL Combine, however.