Carolina Panthers impending free-agent DE Mario Addison has signed a 3-year deal worth $22.5 million to remain in Carolina, according to a source.

Miami Dolphins TE Julius Thomas wore out his welcome with the Jacksonville Jaguars in part due to his limitations as a blocker, according to a source, which called Thomas’ blocking ‘non-existent’.

Footballguys View: That sounds about right. Thomas hasn’t developed as a blocker, and at this point of his pro career he never will. The Dolphins didn’t trade for him to blast open holes as a blocker. Instead, the Dolphins want Thomas because of his receiving ability and threat to score in the red zone.

Impending free-agent RB Latavius Murray is unlikely to return to the Oakland Raiders when he officially hits the open market next month.

Footballguys View: The Raiders should add a big back in the 2017 NFL draft. They already have Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington to work as receiving backs or change-of-pace backs. They’ll have to find a lead ball-carrier, and one who is likely larger than Richard and Washington.

The Denver Broncos are expected to ‘at least discuss’ Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo if he is released, according to 9News Denver’s Mike Klis.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, who is entering the final year of his contract, does not view getting an extension done this offseason as as ‘critical or crucial,’ according to Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson.

Impending free-agent QB Geno Smith may be a candidate to serve as the veteran, low-cost bridge quarterback for the New York Jets in 2017, according to ESPN.com’s Rich Cimini.

Impending free-agent QB Geno Smith may be a candidate to serve as the veteran, low-cost bridge quarterback for the New York Jets in 2017, according to ESPN.com’s Rich Cimini.

Although the Oakland Raiders are expected to let RB Latavius Murray reach free agency, the door will remain open for a possible return to the organization after he tests the market, according to a source.

Although the Oakland Raiders are expected to let RB Latavius Murray reach free agency, the door will remain open for a possible return to the organization after he tests the market, according to a source.

The Detroit Lions may consider asking LB DeAndre Levy to restructure his contract which would pay him the same amount of money that he would make under his current deal if he remains healthy.