Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas had 83 catches for 949 yards in 2017, finishing with fewer than 90 receptions and less than 1,000 yards for the first time since 2011.

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase will be remain with the team in 2018, owner Stephen Ross said Sunday, Dec. 31.

Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald tied a career high with 109 receptions this season, topping 100 catches for the third straight season.

Los Angeles Chargers TE Antonio Gates will be a free agent after the season, but he said he still has ‘the juice’ and would like to play in 2018.

Penn State RB Saquon Barkley announced Sunday, Dec. 31, that he plans to declare for the 2018 NFL Draft.

ESPN analyst Jon Gruden will be the next head coach of the Oakland Raiders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees completed 22 of his 30 passes for 245 yards and a touchdown in a 31-24 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17. RB Alvin Kamara rushed nine times for 44 yards and a touchdown and caught six passes for 84 yards, and RB Mark Ingram rushed 13 times for 35 yards and caught four passes for 19 yards. WR Michael Thomas caught six passes for 94 yards, and WR Ted Ginn Jr. finished with three catches for 33 yards.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston completed 28 of his 51 passes for 363 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions in a 31-24 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 17, and he added five carries for 32 yards and a score. RB Peyton Barber rushed 17 times for 71 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 18 yards. WR Chris Godwin had seven catches for 111 yards and a touchdown, Adam Humphries caught seven passes for 102 yards, and WR Mike Evans finished with five catches for 55 yards. TE Cameron Brate caught three passes for 37 yards.

Footballguys View: Godwin’s role should grow next year and Barber could play a big role with Dirk Koetter returning next year. The Bucs were disappointing this year, but the offense got stronger after Winston returned from his shoulder injury.

Oakland Raiders DT Eddie Vanderdoes (undisclosed) exited in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17.

Los Angeles Chargers QB Philip Rivers completed 28 of his 37 passes for 387 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-10 win over the Oakland Raiders in Week 17. RB Melvin Gordon rushed 17 times for 93 yards and caught six passes for 31 yards. WR Keenan Allen caught nine passes for 133 yards and a touchdown, WR Travis Benjamin had four catches for 96 yards and a touchdown, and WR Tyrell Williams caught three passes for 67 yards and a score. TE Antonio Gates finished with four catches for 46 yards.