New England Patriots DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (concussion) has progressed well over the course of a week and is expected to be cleared to play in the Super Bowl, according to a source.

Former University of Tennessee defensive line coach Brady Hoke was hired by the Carolina Panthers for the same position Monday, Jan. 29.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid announced the following promotions on the coaching staff Monday, Jan. 28: Mike Kafka to quarterbacks coach, Mark DeLeone to inside linebackers coach, Mike Smith to outside linebackers coach, Corey Matthaei to assistant offensive line coach, Joe Bleymaier to assistant quarterbacks coach, and Terry Bradden to defensive quality control coach. Additionally, Jay Valai and David Girardi were hired as quality control coaches. Special projects coach Tommy Brasher will retire, while linebackers coach Gary Gibbs will not return.

Minnesota Vikings OT Storm Norton and S Jack Tocho were signed to Reserve/Future contracts Monday, Jan. 29.

Footballguys View: Norton is a big tackle who was on the team’s practice squad until a few weeks ago, and Tocho was a seventh-round draft pick of the team who spent time on the practice squad. Tocho was weighing an offer from Houston, but decided to stay in Minnesota.

Free-agent WR Trey Griffey (Dolphins) was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Jan. 29.

Footballguys View: Griffey is Ken Griffey Jr’s son with size at 6’2″ 209, but average to below average speed, explosiveness and quickness. He’ll be a longshot to make the final roster, but could get some more work in the spring after Eli Rogers suffered a torn ACL in the loss to the Jaguars.

Carolina Panthers OG Greg Van Roten re-signed to a two-year deal through the 2019 season. Financial terms were not disclosed. Van Roten would have been a restricted free agent.

Footballguys View: Van Roten will provide good depth at center and guard and maybe more if Andrew Norwell leaves in free agency. He was a surprise name on the 53-man roster to open the 2017 season but now it appears his roster spot for 2018 is secure.

Buffalo Bills C Eric Wood (neck) will receive $4.8 million guaranteed injury salary for 2018 and keep his $4.3 million signing bonus. He will eventually be moved to the Reserve/Retired list.

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (concussion) is expected to clear the concussion protocol in time to play in the SuperBowl, according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick said he is not considering retirement and wants to play in 2018.

Contrary to a previous report, Buffalo Bills C Eric Wood (neck) said he is still on the Bills roster even though he is not cleared to play football. He said he is looking forward to helping the team in some capacity.