Former Atlanta Falcons LB Stephen Nicholas was hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, Feb. 21, as a defensive quality control coach.

Former Tennessee Titans LS Ken Amato has been hired as a defensive assistant by the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday, Feb. 21. Amato worked with the Dallas special teams last year as part of a minority coaching fellowship program.

Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent TE Crockett Gillmore is transitioning to the offensive line this offseason. Gillmore has been working with former NFL OL LeCharles Bentley.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers restricted free-agent CB Jude Adjei-Barimah (knee) was medically cleared to resume football activities Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) had surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff Wednesday, Feb. 21. He suffered the injury in training camp and played through it all season.

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Carolina Panthers interim general manager Marty Hurney was officially hired as general manager Wednesday, Feb. 21.

Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri is close to finalizing a deal to re-sign with the Colts, and it’s expected to be done Thursday, Feb. 22.

Updating previous reports, Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck is throwing weighted balls, which are heavier than footballs, in his rehabilitation.

Free-agent PK Nick Folk (knee) has been medically cleared to resume kicking by Dr. James Andrews.

Miami Dolphins impending free-agent WR Jarvis Landry received the non-exclusive franchise tag Tuesday, Feb. 20 – the first day teams could assign the franchise tag to players – which is being interpreted as a desire by the Dolphins to trade him, according to a league source.