Miami Dolphins WR Isaiah Ford (knee) is expected to be ready for offseason workouts.

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol even though he has been on the field the last two days. He said he is feeling good after practice.

Carolina Panthers interim general manager Marty Hurney is considered the leading candidate for the general manager position.

Carolina Panthers senior executive scout Don Gregory could interview for the team’s general manager position if they consider other internal options.

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to start contract extension talks with DE Demarcus Lawrence in the next few weeks, according to Lawrence’s agent David Canter. Canter said he expects to meet with the Cowboys during the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.

New England Patriots assistant quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski and wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea could both be internal options for the offensive coordinator position once offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels leaves for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching position, in the opinion of The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (hand) had the stitches in his throwing hand removed earlier this week, according to sources.

New England Patriots DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (concussion) returned to the practice field Saturday, Jan. 27.

New England Patriots DT Malcom Brown (foot) was held out of practice again Saturday, Jan. 27.

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is expected to be named the next head coach of the Indianapolis Colts following Super Bowl LII, according to multiple sources. McDaniels had received a second interview with the organization for the job Friday, Jan. 26.