Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent TE Austin Hooper likely will not receive the franchise tag this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Vaughn McClure.

Former Detroit Lions offensive assistant Derius Swinton has been hired by the Arizona Cardinals as their new assistant special teams coach, according to a source.

Free-agent CB Brian Allen (Seahawks), WR Penny Hart (Seahawks), LB Sutton Smith (Seahawks), DE Shakir Soto (Seahawks), LB Pita Taumoepenu (Seahawks) and WR Cody Thompson (Seahawks) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, Jan. 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Footballguys View: We’ll watch Hart in crazy deep dynasty formats. He impressed last year at the Senior Bowl with his quickness and ability to get open on underneath routes.

Former New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur has been officially hired by the Denver Broncos as their new offensive coordinator, according to a source.

Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch (neck) underwent non-evasive surgery on his neck Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Kansas City Chiefs S Juan Thornhill (knee) underwent surgery Tuesday, Jan. 14, to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Iowa DE A.J. Epenesa announced Tuesday, Jan. 14, that he will be entering the 2020 NFL Draft.

Oakland Raiders defensive line coach Brentson Buckner was fired Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Free-agent WR Chad Johnson revealed on social media Tuesday, Jan. 14, that he is trying out as a kicker for the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks on Monday, Jan. 20.

Free-agent TE Antonio Gates (Chargers) announced his retirement from football via social media Tuesday, Jan. 14.