Former Buffalo Bills assistant head coach Rob Ryan was hired by the Washington Redskins Wednesday, Jan. 30, as their inside linebackers coach.

Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent LB C.J. Mosley could receive the franchise tag as general manager Eric DeCosta said: ‘everything is on the table to make sure he’s back on the team.’

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas is eligible for a contract extension and could be in line for money in the ‘Odell Beckham neighborhood,’ according to MMQB’s Albert Breer. Thomas is set to earn $1.148 million in 2019 before becoming a free agent in 2020.

New Orleans Saints TE Garrett Griffin was signed to a three-year contract when he was promoted during the playoffs, according to The Times Picayune’s Josh Katzenstein.

The Minnesota Vikings have some interest in West Virginia QB Will Grier, according to NFL draft analyst Benjamin Allbright.

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Trey Johnson was released from the Reserve/Injured list on Monday, Jan. 28.

Colorado State receivers coach Alvis Whitted is expected to be hired for the same position with the Green Bay Packers, according to sources.

San Francisco 49ers RB Jerick McKinnon (knee) is reportedly ‘six weeks ahead in terms of time frame’ as he continues to make his way back from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered during the preseason, according to general manager John Lynch.

Impending free-agent LB Paul Worrilow agreed to terms on a one-year undisclosed contract to return to the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday, Jan. 29, according to a source.

Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan accepted the same position with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Jan. 29.