Memphis QB Paxton Lynch has a pre-draft visit April 14 with the New York Jets.

Free-agent RB Daniel Thomas (Bears) signed an undisclosed deal with the Miami Dolphins, according to a source.

Free-agent DT Terrance Knighton (Redskins) has informed the New England Patriots that he will be joining the team, according to a source. Nothing has been signed yet, however.

California RB Daniel Lasco has been invited to work out for the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. Lasco was already invited to the Houston Texans’ prospect day.

Texans Christian WR Josh Doctson should be on the same level as Mississippi WR Laquon Treadwell, according to one anonymous AFC scout. ‘Josh Doctson is really special when the ball is in the air. I think he’s better at the 50/50 than Treadwell and he’s faster. Tell me why he shouldn’t be considered in the same discussion with Treadwell,’ the scout said.

Miami Dolphins exclusive-rights free-agent OT Ulrick John was retained Thursday, March 31.

Free-agent LS Brandon Hartson (Steelers) and PK Matt Wile (Panthers) signed undisclosed deals with the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, March 31.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Damian Copeland was placed on no-recall waivers Thursday, March 31.

Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott was compared to Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson by an anonymous AFC running backs coach. ‘It was hard to find weaknesses for Adrian coming out and it’s hard to find weaknesses for Elliott,’ the coach said. ‘I don’t usually believe in taking running backs in the first round, but Elliott is one of those guys you make an exception for just like Adrian Peterson.’

Free-agent S Omar Bolden (Broncos) is signing a one-year, $760,000 deal with the Chicago Bears.