Suspended Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant applied for reinstatement early this month, but head coach Mike Tomlin said while he is ‘hopeful’, he is also in ‘wait-and-see mode’ in regards to his potential return to the team.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger hinted retirement was an option when he joined The Cook and Poni Show on 93.7 The Fan on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager George Paton will interview with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, Jan. 26, for their general manager post.

Free-agent RB Gus Johnson (Chargers), RB Brandon Brown-Dukes (Steelers), RB Dreamius Smith (Steelers), WR Dez Stewart (Packers) and WR Marcus Tucker (Steelers) were signed to future contracts Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers coach Greg Lewis was hired by the Kansas City Chiefs Tuesday, Jan. 24. He’s expected to take over as the Chiefs’ wide receivers coach.

Atlanta Falcons C Alex Mack (ankle) will likely miss practice this week due to a sprained ankle. He’s expected to suit up for the Super Bowl.

Miami Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2017, and he’s set to earn $1.1 million.

Green Bay Packers director of football operations Eliot Wolf has been sought after for an interview by the Indianapolis Colts for their general manager position.

Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones became one of three players in NFL history to have multiple postseason games with at least 180 receiving yards following his performance in the NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers. The other two are retired WRs Jerry Rice and Fred Biletnikoff.

New England Patriots WR Chris Hogan’s 180 receiving yards in the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers are the most ever in a postseason contest by an undrafted player. The previous high was retired WR Steve Watson’s 177 yards for the 1984 Denver Broncos.