Free-agent SS Rafael Bush (Lions) signed an undisclosed deal with the New Orleans Saints Thursday, March 30.

Free-agents WR Mitch Mathews (Browns), CB Terrell Sinkfield (Vikings) and TE Nick Truesdell (Colts) were signed by the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, March 30.

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) underwent successful shoulder surgery on his partially torn rotator cuff Thursday, March 30.

Footballguys View: We are looking towards a rebound year for Newton, after a pretty big regression in 2016. The Panthers are trying to improve the offensive line, and will probably be adding more weapons for Newton in the draft. It all comes down to Newton himself though, and we’ll be watching his rehab very carefully.

New Orleans Saints WR Ted Ginn Jr. will be used in what head coach Sean Payton considers a ‘crystal clear’ vision of how he should be used. ‘I see him playing at flanker,’ Payton said. ‘I see him being a guy that can take the top off the coverage. I like what this guy does.’

Footballguys View: We don’t expect a ton from Ginn, even if he has improved over the last few years. There’s too much talent for him to see a lot of targets, and his role is likely to be limited even if it’s well defined.

Free-agent RB Adrian Peterson (Vikings) was pictured working out with Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston Tuesday, March 28.

Tennessee QB Joshua Dobbs worked out for the Tennessee Titans recently, according to a source.

Hall of Fame RB LaDainian Tomlinson was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, March 30, as a special assistant to the owner. He’ll focus on fans and the community, and he’ll remain an analyst with the NFL Network.

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton needs to repair his confidence in the offseason, according to head coach Ron Rivera. ‘He’s going to have to rebuild his confidence,’ Rivera said. ‘It was shook. Let’s be honest, I’m not going to lie about that.’

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton needs to repair his confidence in the offseason, according to head coach Ron Rivera. ‘He’s going to have to rebuild his confidence,’ Rivera said. ‘It was shook. Let’s be honest, I’m not going to lie about that.’

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant is expecting to hear back from the NFL soon in regards to his reinstatement from a year-long suspension for multiple violations of the league’s substance abuse policy. Per the Beaver County Times’ Chris Bradford, a league source told the paper on Wednesday, March 29, that Bryant’s reinstatement is “imminent.” According to Bryant’s agents, the receiver has added 25 pounds of muscle and is in ‘excellent condition’.