Former Alabama assistant Joe Houston was hired by the New England Patriots Friday, Feb. 21, as assistant special teams coach.

Buffalo Bills DE Jerry Hughes (groin) had surgery on his groin Thursday, Feb. 20. Hughes had wrist surgery earlier this offseason.

Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent WR A.J. Green (foot) ‘wants out of Cincinnati,’ in the opinion of an NFC executive, and the executive believes Green would be a ‘good fit’ for the Baltimore Ravens.

New York Jets impending free-agent Robby Anderson’s next contract is likely to come in north of $10 million, according to an AFC personnel evaluator. ‘It’s real simple,’ the evaluator said. ‘He’s fast and has size. Any team that wants speed at receiver will pay him well.’

Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry has a good chance to receive a big extension from the Titans, according to an AFC scout. ‘Keep a guy who you know you’re getting with such consistency,’ the scout said.

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Tennessee Titans impending free-agent QB Marcus Mariota is expected to take his time to make a decision during free agency, according to a source.

Free-agent DT Damon Harrison (Lions) said he wants to continue playing in 2020, according to a source.

Buffalo Bills DT Harrison Phillips (knee) said he has progressed to the point where he is able to run and is hoping to be 100 percent healthy in time for training camp.

Houston Texans FS Justin Reid (shoulder) said his recovery is going well, and he was able to shed his sling Tuesday, Feb. 18. ‘Shoulder is holding up good,’ Reid said. ‘I’m making the right steps and recovering and getting ready for next season.’

The Detroit Lions are releasing DT Damon Harrison Thursday, Feb. 20, according to a source.