Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson measured 6-foot-4 3/4, 251 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine Thursday, Feb. 28.

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin refuted a report the team is looking to deal WR John Ross. Tobin said Wednesday, Feb. 27 that the organization has had no talks internally or externally and there are no plans to trade the receiver.

San Francisco 49ers CB Richard Sherman said Wednesday, Feb. 27 that there is interest for S Earl Thomas to reunite with Sherman in the Bay Area. He indicated the the Dallas Cowboys are the favorites for Thomas if the money is the same, and he expects Thomas to lucrative offer.

Oakland Raiders QB A.J. McCarron will receive a $3 million bonus if he is on the roster on Friday, March 15, and on Sunday, March 17, $1.1 million of his $1.8 million salary becomes guaranteed. General manager Mike Mayock indicated the team might be interested in McCarron returning. ‘I think (head coach Jon Gruden) and I both believe that the backup quarterback is one snap away from playing. It’s important to have someone like McCarron ready to go,’ Mayock said.

The Montreal Alouettes released QB Johnny Manziel on Wednesday, Feb. 28, based on the direction of the Canadian Football League. Manziel reportedly contravened the agreement which made him eligible to play in the league, and the CFL has informed all of its club that it will not register a contract should any team attempt to sign him.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Wednesday, Feb. 28 that a decision on whether or not LB Clay Matthews will return is expected to be made in the coming weeks.

Green Bay Packers TE Jimmy Graham will be brought back in 2019. General manager Brian Gutekunst said Wednesday, Feb. 28 that he felt Graham had a productive year in 2018, and he is looking forward to what the veteran will do in 2019.

Iowa State RB David Montgomery formally met with the Philadelphia Eagles, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday, Feb. 27. Montgomery is projected as a Day 2 pick, and might fill a need if the team loses RB Jay Ajayi and/or Darren Sproles to free agency.

Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones is capable of being an every-down back if he is able to improve his conditioning, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst.

Impending free-agent OL Oday Aboushi (Cardinals) is a player the Arizona Cardinals would like to re-sign, according to Mike Jurecki.