Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch (neck) likely will be limited during offseason workouts since he is recovering from neck surgery.

Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent QB Dak Prescott’s agent has not talked with the Cowboys about a long-term contract since September, according to vice president Stephen Jones. The two sides may meet at the NFL Scouting Combine, but nothing has been finalized.

Free-agent LB Vontaze Burfict (Raiders) was reinstated by the league in January and has reportedly been working out at his alma mater (Arizona State) in an effort to returning to the NFL in 2020. Burfict was suspended for the final 12 games of the 2019 season after delivering a helmet-to-helmet hit to Indianapolis Colts TE Jack Doyle.

Ohio State DE Chase Young will participate in interviews with teams and undergo medical evaluations at the 2020 NFL Combine, but he is not expected to take part in the on-field drills, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.

New Orleans Saints assistant linebackers coach Michael Hodges was named the team’s new linebackers coach Monday, Feb. 24.

Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris D. Jones will likely receive the franchise tag, in the opinion of beat writer Adam Teicher. The tag is expected to be worth $15.5 million to $16 million.

Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent DE Yannick Ngakoue is seeking a long-term deal that pays $22 million annually. The franchise tag would be worth around $19.3 million if used on him.

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler needs to see 15 to 20 touches per game, according to head coach Anthony Lynn.

Oakland Raiders RB Josh Jacobs will have a larger role in the passing game in 2020, in the opinion of Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com.

Denver Broncos TE Noah Fant needs to add some ‘diversity to his route tree’ by improving his short-to-intermediate routes, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com.