The New York Jets signed LB Micah Awe to a Reserve/Future contract Thursday, Feb. 1. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Atlanta Falcons restricted free-agent FS Ricardo Allen is a candidate to receive a long-term contract extension this offseason, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo is expected to remain with the Eagles even though he is receiving interest from the Minnesota Vikings for their offensive coordinator position, according to a source.

Philadelphia Eagles DT Timmy Jernigan (illness), CB Ronald Darby (illness) and LB Mychal Kendricks (illness), RB Kenjon Barner (illness) and even head coach Doug Pederson (illness) have all been dealing with a sickness that has spread around Philadelphia’s locker room, according to Kendricks. ‘It’s like a cold,’ Kendricks said. ‘I think it started sometime last week. Something we’ve got to get through. We’ll be fine.’

Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson (knee) is looking forward to training camp this offseason because he will be so much more comfortable in his second year. The dual-threat quarterback said his head was spinning last year, but now he knows what he’ll need to accomplish before the season commences. As reported previously, Watson is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and could participate in organized team activities.

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) was discharged Thursday, Feb.1, from the Rehabilitation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Shazier will continue to participate in outpatient therapy, however.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and company will be playing in a dome for Super Bowl LII, which is the Minnesota Vikings’ U.S. Bank Stadium. Brady has posted an 11-2 record while averaging 265.9 yards and 2.2 touchdowns in 13 career dome games.

Chicago Bears RB Jordan Howard is excited about the Bears’ new coaching staff and believes the offense will be more creative under new head coach Matt Nagy.