Free-agent WR Anquan Boldin (Lions) could return to the Detroit Lions for a second season according to ESPN’s Michael Rothstein, but likely only if T.J. Jones and Jace Billingsley do not step up to assume the No. 3 receiving job. Rothstein also believes Boldin is unlikely to sign with any team until just before training camp.

Dallas Cowboys DE Tyrone Crawford (shoulder) is still regaining strength in his surgically repaired shoulder, and he or the team has yet to put a timeline on his recovery.

Free-agent LB Kevin Minter (Cardinals) will sign with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a source.

Buffalo Bills WR Andre Holmes is expected to have a chance to start in 2017 if the Bills do not use their first-round draft choice on a wide receiver.

Free-agent WR Quinton Patton (49ers) met with the New York Jets Saturday, March 18.

The New York Jets are not interested in signing free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers), according to a source.

Free-agent QB Josh McCown (Browns) is meeting with the New York Jets again Saturday, March 18, and the two sides have discussed contract parameters, according to a source.

Free-agent CB Greg Toler (Redskins) could re-sign with the Washington Redskins this offseason, but the team probably would not make that decision on him until after the draft.

Dallas Cowboys CB Nolan Carroll is expected to be one of the team’s starting cornerbacks next season.

Dallas Cowboys DT Cedric Thornton appears to be the leading candidate to start at defensive tackle next season since the team lost DT Terrell McClain to the Washington Redskins.