New Orleans Saints impending free-agent S Vonn Bell said he hopes to re-sign with the Saints this offseason. He said he will look to sign with a contender if he does not return to the Saints.

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton has been told by the Bengals that they will work to trade him.

University of Colorado WR Laviska Shenault (groin) won’t require surgery on his nagging groin injury, and he hopes to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine.

Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett was reinstated by the NFL Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is likely to be sought after to be the head coach at the University of Colorado.

New England Patriots impending free-agent QB Tom Brady is expected to have serious contract discussions with the team before the March 18 new league year. Brady hasn’t had talks with the team yet, but he would cost them a $13.5 million salary cap charge if he’s not on the roster by then. The Patriots project to have about $29 million in cap space, per sources. If Brady’s contract is extended before the 2020 league year begins, it would lessen the dead money on the team’s 2020 cap because it could be accounted for over multiple years.

Impending free-agent WR Randall Cobb (Cowboys) is scheduled to become a free agent for the second consecutive offseason, but the presence of new Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy – who worked with Cobb over the first eight seasons of his pro career with the Green Bay Packers – may play a role in his re-signing with the Dallas Cowboys.’When it comes to free agency, you never know how it’s going to play out. But it could (have an impact). You factor in all the different pros and cons to whoever’s offering and who wants you, and you find out where you’re valued, and how much you’re valued,’ Cobb told USA TODAY’s Doug Farrer.

Los Angeles Chargers QBs Tyrod Taylor and Easton Stick remain on the roster after the team and Philip Rivers decided to mutually part ways Monday, Feb. 10. To that end, general manager Tom Telesco told AM570 LA Sports on Tuesday, Feb. 11, that he likes ‘our internal options’ when asked about replacing Rivers.

Free-agent SS George Iloka (Cowboys) said he hopes to play in the NFL next season.

Tennessee Titans impending free-agent OT Dennis Kelly may be a priority for the Titans this offseason, in the opinion of TitansOnline.com’s Jim Wyatt.