New Orleans Saints OT Jermon Bushrod (thumb) will undergo surgery on his injured thumb this season. He is unsure if he will return for a 13th NFL season.

Kansas State defensive coordinator Ted Monachino was hired by the Chicago Bears Monday, Jan. 21, as a defensive assistant and outside linebackers coach.

Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers linebackers coach Patrick Graham is likely to be hired as defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins when New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores is hired as head coach.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Nelson Agholor could be made available in a trade, according to Philly Voice’s Jimmy Kempski, who cites Agholor’s high salary ($9.387 million) and the team’s limited cap space as reasons the Eagles would consider trading Agholor.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Golden Tate could be brought back if the team moves on from WR Nelson Agholor, in the opinion of Philly Voice’s Jimmy Kempski, though he believes Tate signing elsewhere to be the more likely outcome.

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees indicated during his post-game comments Sunday, Jan. 20, that he plans on returning for the 2019 season and ‘making another run’ at a Super Bowl with the Saints.

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed RB Troymaine Pope to a Reserve/Future contract Saturday, Jan. 19.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill caught one of his three targets for 42 yards in a 37-31 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 20.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Damien Williams rushed 10 times for 30 yards and a touchdown and caught five passes for 66 yards and two scores in a 37-31 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 20.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 16 of his 31 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns and rushed twice for 11 yards in a 37-31 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 20.