Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin (hernia) will miss six to eight weeks after his hernia surgery, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Carroll said three surgeries have taken their toll on Baldwin but that if anyone can pull through it, he can.

Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson is staying put as the Browns have seemingly cooled on trade talks for their pass-catching running back. Head coach Freddie Kitchens said Johnson is a good football player and will have a role with the Browns.

Footballguys View: Johnson should have a role with the Browns as a pass-catching running back. Once Kareem Hunt serves his 8-game suspension, Johnson’s role could dwindle to little or nothing. Trade talks may have cooled down now for Johnson but they could heat back up around the trade deadline.

Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. is expected to show up for the start of Cleveland’s offseason program Monday, April 1. Beckham had planned to end his offseason by April 15 before being traded to the Browns.

Footballguys View: The Browns get to start a week early because they hired a new head coach. Beckham is the no.1 wideout for the Browns with college teammate Jarvis Landry working alongside him. With Baker Mayfield running the show, the Browns have one of the most exciting offenses in the NFL.

Buffalo Bills RB Chris Ivory’s release was made official Wednesday, March 27.

Free-agent DT Ndamukong Suh (Rams) is ‘pretty much guaranteed’ not to re-sign with the Los Angeles Rams, according to general manager Les Snead. Snead said the Rams’ salary cap situation prohibits them from re-signing Suh at his cost. They signed Suh to a one-year, $14 million deal last year.

Free-agent LB Brandon M. Marshall (Broncos) will visit the Oakland Raiders Thursday, March 28, according to a source.

Free-agent QB Blaine Gabbert (Titans) signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, March 27. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

Free-agent WR Jordy Nelson (Raiders) announced his retirement Wednesday, March 27.

Minnesota Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes was challenged by head coach Mike Zimmer, who said that Rhodes needs to play up to his hefty contract. Zimmer said Rhodes needs to return to his proper technique and dismissed any decline in ability.

Oakland Raiders TE Darren Waller is ‘interesting’ and someone the team is going to give ‘a chance of a lifetime’ in 2019, according to head coach Jon Gruden.