Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard praised head coach Chuck Pagano and referred to him as ‘a good football coach in the National Football League’ during his introductory news conference Monday, Jan. 30. He also added how ‘there are no other options.’

New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis has never been part of losing effort since joining the club in 2015. In fact, in 16 total games, including the postseason, the Patriots are a perfect 16-0 when Lewis suits up.

The Houston Texans hired former NFL WR Wes Welker as an offensive/special teams assistant coach Monday, Jan. 30.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch will have the ‘final say’ over the draft, free agency and the 90-man roster. Meanwhile, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, who is likely the team’s next head coach, will have the final say on the 53-man roster, according to ESPN’s Jim Trotter.

The Kansas City Chiefs signed RB Darrin Reaves to a Reserve/Future deal Monday, Jan. 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Footballguys View: Reaves had a cup of coffee with the Panthers previously and he could have opportunity as a #3 back with the Chiefs next year if Knile Davis and Jamaal Charles don’t return.

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson averaged 3.58 yards after the catch, which was his lowest average since his rookie season. He had either zero or minus yards after the catch on 41 of his 105 catches in 2016. He did finish with 15 touchdowns during the season.

Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb dropped only two of his 105 targets this season and led the team with a drop rate of 1.9 percent. Cobb also led the team with an average of 5.05 yards after the catch.

Green Bay Packers WR Davante Adams saw his drop rate go from 12.5 percent in 2015 to only 6.2 percent in 2016. He also led the team in gains of over 35 yards.

Denver Broncos director of college scouting Adam Peters has received permission to interview with the San Francisco 49ers for a top personnel position in their front office.

Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman is expected to have contract extension talks with the Falcons this offseason. His agent believes Freeman should be paid like one of the top three running backs in the NFL.