Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent OT Donovan Smith said he hopes to re-sign with the Buccaneers this offseason.

Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent LB Jordan Hicks said playing time will be a factor when deciding who to sign with this offseason.

Free-agent WR Demaryius Thomas (Texans) suffered minor injuries after being involved in a car accident in Denver Saturday, Feb. 16.

Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent LB C.J. Mosley could receive the franchise tag this offseason if he does not receive a long-term deal, in the opinion of NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal.

Updating a previous report, Louisiana Tech Jaylon Ferguson, Mississippi State DT Jeffery Simmons and Colorado State WR Preston Williams will be allowed to have interviews with teams in addition to undergoing medical evaluations at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to a source.

The Denver Broncos will not restructure the contract of QB Joe Flacco after agreeing to acquire him from the Baltimore Ravens earlier this week. He is slated to make $18.5 million in 2019, $20.25 million in 2020 and $24.25 million in 2021, although none of it is guaranteed.

The New England Patriots have hired Youngstown State offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo to be their new assistant offensive line coach.

Philadelphia Eagles CBs Avonte Maddox and Cre’Von LeBlanc are expected to compete for the slot cornerback position during training camp.

Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent CB Ronald Darby (knee) appears unlikely to return to the team next season, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane. As a result, CB Sidney Jones (leg) could get an opportunity to start opposite CB Jalen Mills (foot).

Philadelphia Eagles CB Jalen Mills (foot), who will be entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2019, is expected to be fully recovered from his foot injury by the start of the regular season.