New York Giants LB Kareem Martin was expected to take a step forward in 2019, but he slipped into a backup or rotational role after missing a large portion of the season with a knee injury. Beat writer Jordan Raanan projects Martin to be a cap casualty due to his salary and role being rather disproportionate.

New York Giants LB Alec Ogletree is in line to be the NFL’s fourth-highest paid inside linebacker in 2020 despite ranking in the lower half of the league among 2019 grading. Beat writer Jordan Raanan projects the team is likely to get out of the remaining two years of his deal despite his status as team captain.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent LB Shaquil Barrett said he is willing to take less money to remain in Tampa. Barrett also told Sirius XM’s Chris Russo he didn’t like to move and wasn’t interested in paying higher taxes outside of Florida.

Denver Broncos impending free-agent FS Justin Simmons hinted that he would be unlikely to sit out offseason workouts if the team places the franchise tag on him this offseason, which could happen if the two sides are unable to agree to a multiyear contract extension by March 10. Simmons’ former agent, Rich Hurtado, was hired by the Broncos last week and put in charge of the organization’s salary cap and contract negotiations.

Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (abdomen) recorded more than 75 yards in each of his final four games of 2019 before suffering an abdominal injury, and Jason Butt of The Athletic believes Ridley will top 1,000 yards for the first time in his career in 2020.

Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (concussion) has yet to make a final decision on playing in 2020, but he will likely be cut to save $8.5 million even if he does decide to continue his career, according to John Keim of ESPN.com.

Washington Redskins WR Paul Richardson is ‘likely’ to be cut in favor of a proven veteran, according to a source familiar with head coach Ron Rivera’s plans.

Washington Redskins QB Dwayne Haskins will begin the era of head coach Ron Rivera as the team’s No. 1 quarterback, according to senior vice president of player development Doug Williams Friday, Feb. 7. ‘The new staff knows that Dwayne Haskins is the starting quarterback here,’ Williams said. ‘The only thing that can happen is for Dwayne to give it back to them. It’s up to him to learn the playbook, wear the coaches out. He’s got to stay at the facility until they run him out of the building. …’Dwayne has a long way to go. But like I told him, he was doing what we expected him to do. He was ascending. Hopefully the way he goes now, he keeps going up. All eyes are going to be on him. At the same time you’ve got a new coaching staff and they’re not married to him.’

New York Giants DT Leonard Williams, a pending free agent, is re-signing priority this offseason for the New York Giants. Williams reportedly is seeking a ‘big contract’ in the $15 million-per-year range.

Arizona Cardinals LB Chandler Jones says he understands why the New England Patriots traded him to the Cardinals in 2016. ‘When I spoke to Bill (Belichick) when I got traded, he told me it was best for the team; this was the best decision for our team,’ Jones recently told Jeff Howe of The Athletic. ‘At the time, I didn’t understand. That next year, they won the Super Bowl, so I did understand that was best for the team — saved money, and they actually went and won. There were no hard feelings at all. I understood it’s a business and it was what was best for the team.’