Arizona State RB Kalen Ballage will be a ‘hot name’ following the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, according to an NFC director of college scouting. ‘Nobody will be talking about him until he gets to the Combine, where he will lift well, run well and jump out of the stadium,’ the director said.

The New York Giants will make re-signing OT Justin Pugh a priority this offseason, in the opinion of Jordan Raanan of ESPNNewYork.com.

Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (back) should be ready for the start of the 2018 season, according to head coach Sean McVay.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Donnel Pumphrey (hamstring) said he is ‘100 percent healed up’ and ready for the 2018 season. ‘You’re going to see the versatile Donnel Pumphrey I once was and a stronger and faster back that can also do it on special teams,’ he said.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (knee) said he has progressed to the point where he can sprint on the treadmill. ‘So things are looking bright for next year,’ Conner said.

Detroit Lions CB Quandre Diggs ‘played really well’ after being moved to safety last year, according to general manager Bob Quinn, and Quinn said he and head coach Matt Patricia will meet to decide what position Diggs will play in 2018.

Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman said Thursday, Feb. 8, that there is no doubt in his mind that he will be back with the team in 2018.

Chicago Bears TE Dion Sims is ‘likely’ to be released before $4 million of his contract becomes guaranteed on March 16, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has yet to endorse QB Tyrod Taylor as the long-term answer at quarterback, and Mike Rodak of ESPN.com believes the Bills could bundle some of their draft picks to move up and select a quarterback early in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed TE Billy Brown Friday, Feb. 9. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.