Free-agent RB Stevan Ridley (Jets) announced Friday, April 1, that he’s signing with the Detroit Lions.

Alabama RB Derrick Henry said that he tries to eat as much as he can to maintain his weight, but he struggles to keep it on. ‘I try to eat as much as I can to maintain the weight,’ Henry said. ‘(I usually eat) grilled chicken, broccoli, steak, mashed potatoes, just stuff like that.’

Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer has drawn interest from the New York Jets.

Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer has drawn interest from the New York Jets.

Free-agent RB Tim Hightower (Saints) will meet with the New Orleans Saints this week.

Free-agent LB Bruce Carter (Buccaneers) is visiting with the Buffalo Bills Friday, April 1.

New England Patriots SS Patrick Chung signed a one-year extension through the 2018 season Friday, April 1, which includes $5.7 million in new money over the next three years.

UCLA LB Myles Jack visited with the Chicago Bears Thursday, March 31.