Former LB Everette Brown was hired by the Carolina Panthers as assistant linebackers coach Friday, Feb. 8.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown is due a roster bonus of $2.5 million on Sunday, March 17, which MMQB’s Albert Breer believes creates a logical deadline to either trade or retain him for the 2019 season.

Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson is ‘more athletic’ than people give him credit for, according to an NFL personnel executive, and the executive expects Hockenson to impress at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.

Louisiana State LB Devin White has been consistently running the 40-yard dash in the 4.4s range and is set to turn heads at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, according to an NFL personnel executive.

Michigan DL Rashan Gary has been flying under the radar ahead of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, according to an NFL personnel executive. ‘If he runs in the high 4.5s at 280 pounds, that will change right away,’ the executive said.

Carolina Panthers impending free-agent WR Devin Funchess could be an option for the Baltimore Ravens because his size would allow him to be an effective blocker when QB Lamar Jackson scrambles, according to Clifton Brown of BaltimoreRavens.com.

Philadelphia Eagles DE Josh Sweat (ankle) is expected to be ready for the start of OTAs in the spring.

Philadelphia Eagles DE Derek Barnett (shoulder) is expected to be ready for the start of OTAs.

Atlanta Falcons RB Ito Smith (knee) said he expects to be ready for all offseason activities.

Washington Redskins WR Robert Davis (knee, leg) said he is still about seven months away from being fully recovered and doesn’t expect to be ready in time for training camp.