Free-agent LB Brooks Reed (Falcons) signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Feb. 9, worth $2 million, according to a source.

There is growing optimism that Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) may be able to participate in organized team activities in May, since his rehab from right shoulder surgery is going well, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

The Chicago Bears promoted quality control coach Sean Desai to safeties coach Friday, Feb. 8. He has been with the organization for six years and worked with defensive backs and linebackers, as well as assisting special teams coaches, in his previous role.

The Chicago Bears promoted defensive quality control coach Bill Shuey to defensive pass analyst and assistant linebackers coach Friday, Feb. 8.

The Minnesota Vikings will not be bringing back Darrell Hazell for their 2019 coaching staff after his contract expired. He had served as the team’s wide receivers coach for the past two seasons.

Seattle Seahawks SS Kam Chancellor (neck) could be designated a post-June 1 cut, according to The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta; Chancellor suffered a neck injury in 2017 and is not expected to play football again.

The New Orleans Saints could try to sign a free-agent wide receiver to play the slot next season, in the opinion of ESPN’s Mike Triplett, who names Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb, Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley, Philadelphia Eagles WR Golden Tate and Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Adam Humphries as possible targets in free agency.

Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins called the 2018 season a disappointment and plans to ‘make amends’ next year.

Miami Dolphins WR Jakeem Grant (Achilles’) said he isn’t sure he will be ready for the start of OTAs but expects to be back in the field by the time training camp begins.

Free-agent RB Matt Asiata (Lions) has signed with the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football.