Carolina Panthers TE Ian Thomas is positioned to be a ‘breakout candidate’ in 2020 following the addition of offensive coordinator Joe Brady and the impending departure of TE Greg Olsen, according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer.

Vanderbilt TE Jared Pinkney ‘was not a standout and certainly not the best tight end on the field’ during Senior Bowl practices, according to Steven Muench of Scouts, Inc.

Ohio State LB Malik Harrison’s versatility from the linebacker spot stood out during Senior Bowl practices, according to Todd McShay of ESPN. ‘He was good in coverage, and man, was he around the ball a lot,’ McShay said.

Ohio State DT Davon Hamilton ‘could be a Day 2 prospect’ in the 2020 NFL Draft after showing the ability to drive blockers backwards with his power during Senior Bowl practices, according to Steve Muench of Scouts, Inc.

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was named the 2019 Associated Press Most Valuable Player Saturday, Feb. 1. He is just the second unanimous MVP selection of all-time.

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas was named the 2019 Associtated Press Offensive Player of the Year Saturday, Feb. 1.

Washington Redskins QB Alex Smith (leg) said Saturday, Feb. 1, he’s ‘very much lucky to be alive’ following his November, 2018 broken leg and subsequent infection. Smith is now past the health issues, and a return to the field is possible next season. ‘There’s enough there that I can go out there and play,’ Smith said. ‘Knowing that, yeah, failure is a possibility … I need to prove that I can come back and play quarterback in the NFL, and if I can do that, that would be great and it’ll get figured out.’

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten, a pending free agent, said Saturday he remains undecided on retirement and is realistic about possibly finishing his career with another team.

Kansas City Chiefs WRs Tyreek Hill and Mecole Hardman could be used as punt returners in Super Bowl LIV, depending upon the flow of the game and how they’re feeling, according to special teams coordinator Dave Toub.

The Carolina Panthers have hired Matt Lombardi to be their assistant quarterbacks coach and Marcus Satterfield to be their assistant offensive line coach.