Browns | Cleveland won’t pursue Kirk Cousins?

The Cleveland Browns are not likely to be serious contenders to sign Washington Redskins impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Cabot believes the Browns are more likely to select a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and pursue a lower-tier quarterback in free agency.

Patriots | Super Bowl inactives for Patriots

The New England Patriots have declared DL Alan Branch, WR Bernard Reedy, OL Cole Croston, LB David Harris, TE Jacob Hollister, WR Kenny Britt, RB Mike Gillislee inactive for Week 21.

Footballguys View: Mike Gillislee was seen as a possible sly Patriots pilfer from a division rival a la the Chris Hogan deal, but it ended up being a bust because Gillislee was ineffective or hurt for most of the season. He’s unlikely to be back next year.

Colts | Edwin Jackson passes away

Indianapolis Colts LB Edwin Jackson died in a car accident in Indiana Sunday, Feb. 4. Jackson was struck by a suspected drunken driver, according to Indiana State Police.

Footballguys View: This is sad news for the Colts family and a good reminder to please not drink and drive on this American holiday and don’t let anyone you know drink and drive.