Former Purdue head coach Darrell Hazell and former Cleveland Browns assistant strength and conditioning coach Derik Keyes were hired by the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Feb. 23. Keyes will serve in the same role, while Hazell will serve as wide receivers coach.

Former Purdue head coach Darrell Hazell and former Cleveland Browns assistant strength and conditioning coach Derik Keyes were hired by the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Feb. 23. Keyes will serve in the same role, while Hazell will serve as wide receivers coach.

Free-agent QB Josh McCown (Browns) said he has been in contact with four to five teams since his release from the Cleveland Browns.

Free-agent QB Josh McCown (Browns) said he has been in contact with four to five teams since his release from the Cleveland Browns.

Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill (knee) will be able to participate in all of the Dolphins’ offseason activities. He will not undergo reconstructive surgery on his severely sprained knee. Weeks ago, Tannehill passed a battery of tests that determined the functionality and stability of his knees. Furthermore, Tannehill will not be more susceptible to future anterior cruciate ligament injuries in his left knee. Tannehill’s rigorous rehabilitation program, including adult stem cell treatment, brought just as good results as surgery would have, according to team doctors and athletic trainers. Tannehill will play the 2017 season with a brace on the knee.

Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill (knee) will be able to participate in all of the Dolphins’ offseason activities. He will not undergo reconstructive surgery on his severely sprained knee. Weeks ago, Tannehill passed a battery of tests that determined the functionality and stability of his knees. Furthermore, Tannehill will not be more susceptible to future anterior cruciate ligament injuries in his left knee. Tannehill’s rigorous rehabilitation program, including adult stem cell treatment, brought just as good results as surgery would have, according to team doctors and athletic trainers. Tannehill will play the 2017 season with a brace on the knee.

Denver Broncos impending free-agent OT Russell Okung’s option will not be picked up, according to a source.

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans OT Derek Newton (knees) is unlikely to play in 2017 after tearing patellar tendons in both knees.

Philadelphia Eagles LB Mychal Kendricks was unhappy with his role last season and played just 27 percent of the defensive snaps last season. He rushed the quarterback just nine times. The team would have to eat $4.8 million of his $6.6 million salary if he is released.

Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent LB Stephen Tulloch is unlikely to re-sign with the team, according to beat writer Jeff McLane.