Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) said he’s had no limitations on his offseason workouts that he participates in on his own and that he’ll be full go by the time the team returns for their offseason program in mid-April. ‘I’m back into everything I like to do in the offseason with my training, and I’ll be ready to go when we’re back in April,’ Rodgers said. He also mentioned that he’s ‘feeling great.’

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and TE Rob Gronkowski have now connected for 12 touchdown passes in playoff games after Brady hooked up with Gronkowski twice in Super Bowl 52 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 4. That ties them up with retired QB Joe Montana and WR Jerry Rice for the most touchdowns by a quarterback-receiver duo in NFL postseason history.

Former Oakland Raiders offensive line coach Mike Tice is reportedly contemplating retirement.

Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield is high on Cleveland Browns consultant Scot McCloughan’s draft board. McCloughan has already endorsed Mayfield as his top quarterback in this year’s draft class, describing the polarizing signal-caller as a ‘shorter Brett Favre.’

Footballguys View: The Browns have the no1 and no4 pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. They will secure two of the best players in this draft if they keep those picks. While Mayfield may be seen as a mid- or late-first round pick, the Browns may want to scoop him up in the top five. With teams like the Broncos (no5) and the Jets (no6) behind them, the Browns may want to just secure Mayfield’s services and start grooming him as the quarterback of the future.

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots impending free-agent CB Malcolm Butler was benched for the Super Bowl due to several reasons, including showing up a day later than teammates because he was sick and struggling in practices. Head coach Bill Belichick has been vague as to the specific reasoning behind Butler’s benching.

Former Boston College defensive line coach Paul Pasqualoni has been hired by the Detroit Lions Monday, Feb. 5, according to a source.

New York Giants OT Bobby Hart (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Feb. 5. Hart was not officially waived during the season.

Oakland Raiders CB David Amerson was released Monday, Feb. 5, according to a source.

New Orleans Saints DT Nick Fairley (heart) was released with a non-football illness designation Monday, Feb. 5.

Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson (knee) ran Monday, Feb. 5, for the first time since suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament last season. Watson is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation and hopes to participate in organized team activities this offseason.