The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired defensive line coach Jay Hayes Friday, Feb. 9.

The Buffalo Bills have hired Alabama analysts Shea Tierney and William Vlachos as offensive assistants.

Southern California QB Sam Darnold is ‘the guy that you can be comfortable with building a franchise around’ in the 2018 NFL Draft, according to an NFL executive.

Washington Redskins impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins is the ‘safest bet at the position, in free agency or the draft,’ according to an NFL executive.

Miami Dolphins DE Andre Branch (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in terms of his rehab from offseason knee surgery but would not say if he will be ready for offseason workouts.

Seattle Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner had $2 million of his $10 million base salary for 2018 guaranteed Friday, Feb. 9, because he remained on the roster.

Seattle Seahawks SS Kam Chancellor’s 2018 base salary of $6.8 million is fully guaranteed because he was still on the roster as of Friday, Feb. 9.

San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent C Daniel Kilgore’s agents have been talking with the 49ers about a new contract, but the two sides have not reached an agreement at this point.

San Francisco 49ers LB Brock Coyle (shoulder) underwent surgery last month to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder.

New England Patriots DE Derek Rivers (knee) should be ready for the start of the 2018 season as long as he does not suffer a setback in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.