Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick (illness) has been able to participate in offseason workouts.

Los Angeles Rams RB Malcolm Brown has ‘always been reliable’ when called upon, according to RB Todd Gurley. ‘If I go out, he’s doing the exact same thing,’ Gurley said.

Free-agent TE Benjamin Watson (Saints) is considering a return in 2019, according to sources, after previously stating 2018 would be his last year. Watson, whose wife is due to deliver twins next week, could return for his 16th NFL season ‘under the right situation.’

NFL draft prospect Duke QB Daniel Jones drew a comparison to NFL great QB Peyton Manning from Hall of Fame NFL scout Gil Brandt. ‘I. Love. Dan Jones,’ Brandt said Saturday, April 20. ‘I have to say this carefully: When you watch him and you go back (20) years and watch Peyton Manning, you are watching the same guy. He’s athletic. He doesn’t have a rocket for an arm, but neither did Peyton. Very smart.’

Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff said he is not worried about his contract situation and believes he will receive a lucrative contract if he continues to play well. The Rams are expected to exercise the fifth-year option in Goff’s contract this offseason.

South Carolina WR Deebo Samuel had a pre-draft visit with the Dallas Cowboys and also participated in a private workout with the team on the South Carolina campus.

Updating a previous report, other teams have been told that the Oakland Raiders will have head coach Jon Gruden, general manager Mike Mayock, assistant director of player personnel Trey Scott, director of football administration Tom Delaney and executive vice president/general counsel Dan Ventrelle available in their draft room next week as points of contact, according to multiple sources.

The Oakland Raiders sent their scouts home for the weekend Friday, April 19, and they are not expected to return by draft time because head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock reportedly didn’t know who could be trusted, according to multiple sources.

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Vikings are only likely to move OT Riley Reiff from left tackle to left guard if they select an offensive tackle in the first round.

Kentucky CB Lonnie Johnson recently worked out privately and met extensively with the Houston Texans, according to a league source.