Baltimore Ravens restricted free-agent RB Alex Collins may not be retained this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Jamison Hensley.

Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent WR John Brown probably will not re-sign with the Ravens this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Jamison Hensley.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent OT Donovan Smith would be a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason if the team decides to tag a player, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Jenna Laine.

Updating previous reports, Tim Rattay on Friday, Feb. 8, was hired as the Washington Redskins’ quarterbacks coach. attay spent the last six seasons coaching at Louisiana Tech.

Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) has a $10.25 million option due on his 2019 contract, and the Broncos have until March 13 to exercise that option.

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will draw free agents to the team, general manager Eric DeCosta said Wednesday, Feb. 6, and not just because his salary-cap hit, which will be $24 million less than what’s due to departing QB Joe Flacco. ‘I think players respect talent,’ DeCosta said. ‘I think players respect athletes and competitors. Anyone can watch Lamar Jackson and see how talented he is and what kind of a competitor he is. Players also want to win, and I think that’s something that drives every professional athlete — winning games. I think they’ll recognize that about us. When they watch us play, they’ll want to play here.’

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Denver Broncos impending free-agent C Matt Paradis (foot) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from foot surgery and is walking without a boot.

New York Jets assistant Rick Dennison was hired by the Minnesota Vikings Friday, Feb. 8, as offensive line coach and run-game coordinator.

Cincinnati Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict could be cut with a new coaching staff in place that could look to draft a linebacker.

University of Illinois strength and conditioning coach Joey Boese will be hired by the Cincinnati Bengals in the same position.