Updating a previous report, the Houston Texans have hired former NFL WR Wes Welker as an offensive/special teams assistant and former Los Angeles Chargers assistant coach Bobby King as their linebackers coach. Wide receivers coach Sean Ryan has been named the quarterbacks coach, Tight ends coach John Perry has been named the wide receivers coach and assistant Tim Kelly has been named the tight ends coach.

Washington Redskins C Kory Lichtensteiger could be released this offseason since he lost his starting job during the season, and the team would save $3.5 million in salary cap space if he is cut. Lichtensteiger could also be asked to restructure his contract.

Denver Broncos running backs coach Eric Studesville will also serve as the team’s assistant head coach.

The Houston Texans are expected to hire former Los Angeles Chargers assistant coach Bobby King as their new linebackers coach.

Former NFL WR Wes Welker is expected to join the Houston Texans coaching staff as an offensive assistant.

Oakland Raiders RB Latavius Murray recorded less carries and receptions in 2016 than he did in 2015. Murray had 195 carries and 33 receptions this season while recording 266 carries and 41 receptions in 2015.

Denver Broncos LB Shane Ray may be one of the starting outside linebackers next season since LB DeMarcus Ware is an unrestricted free agent and is coming off back surgery. Ray played 58.1 percent of the defensive snaps this season and finished with eight sacks.

The Los Angeles Chargers have hired former Minnesota Vikings wide receivers coach George Stewart as their new special teams coach, according to a source.

San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager Tom Gamble will be given the chance over the next few months to prove that he should remain with the organization, according to sources.

Former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan was hired by the New Orleans Saints as linebackers coach Monday, Jan. 30.