Los Angeles Chargers OT King Dunlap was arrested for violating an order of protection Thursday, Feb. 16 He was released Friday, Feb. 17, and is scheduled for a court appearance March 7.

Chicago Bears impending free-agent QB Brian Hoyer could be pursued by the San Francisco 49ers, according to beat writer Matt Barrows.

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Alejandro Villanueva is a candidate to receive a long-term contract this offseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Alejandro Villanueva is a candidate to receive a long-term contract this offseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team could re-sign free-agent CB Justin Gilbert this offseason. Colbert said Gilbert was released because of salary cap reasons.

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team could re-sign free-agent CB Justin Gilbert this offseason. Colbert said Gilbert was released because of salary cap reasons.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said he expects Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger to play in 2017.

Footballguys View: Roethlisberger may be considering retirement, but we think he comes back to play in 2017. Expect the Steelers to try and find an heir apparent at QB this year in the draft.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said he expects Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger to play in 2017.

Footballguys View: Roethlisberger may be considering retirement, but we think he comes back to play in 2017. Expect the Steelers to try and find an heir apparent at QB this year in the draft.

The San Francisco 49ers have hired Chicago Bears assistant special teams coach Richard Hightower as their special teams coordinator and former Cleveland Browns inside linebackers coach Johnny Holland as their linebackers coach.

Denver Broncos assistant offensive line coach John Benton will interview for the San Francisco 49ers offensive line coaching position, according to a source.