Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders LB Aldon Smith’s two-year contract calls for $250,000 for each game he is on the 53-man roster in 2016 and 2017.

Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison is expected to return for the 2016 season. He has been in Arizona doing through a rather strenuous routine to stay in shape for the new season, and beat writer Ed Bouchette said that while Harrison hasn’t given a definitive answer, Harrison isn’t likely working so hard just to retire.

Free-agent SS Donte Whitner (Browns) could be a player the Pittsburgh Steelers discuss, but at 30 years old the team might also feel they want to get younger at the position and Whitner does not offer much of an upgrade.

Cleveland Browns OG Joel Bitonio (ankle) said Tuesday, April 5, that he stayed near the team’s facilities after the regular season ended to heal his injury, and the ankle injury which cut his season short is now healed and he is ready to go.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers exclusive-rights free-agent LS Andrew DePaola signed his tender offer Tuesday, April 5. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

Free-agent WR Hakeem Nicks (Giants) worked out with the Cincinnati Bengals Tuesday, April 5, according to a source.

Footballguys View: The Bengals are still trying to upgrade their WR corps after losing both Marvin Jones (Lions) and Mohamed Sanu (Falcons) in free agency. Nicks is nowhere near the player he used to be, and he won’t be a fantasy factor if he signs with a new team.

Free-agent LS Andrew East (Seahawks) signed an undisclosed deal with the Oakland Raiders Tuesday, April 5.

Free-agent LS Andrew East (Seahawks) signed an undisclosed deal with the Oakland Raiders Tuesday, April 5.

The Miami Dolphins claimed CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu off waivers from the Cleveland Browns Tuesday, April 5, according to a source.

Free-agent CB Sterling Moore (Buccaneers) signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills Tuesday, April 5.