Free-agent LB Todd Davis (Broncos) agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Sept. 24. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

Free-agent LB Jabaal Sheard (Colts) is visiting the Detroit Lions Thursday, Sept. 24.

Chicago Bears DT John Jenkins (thumb) tore a ligament in his thumb in Week 2 and played through it, but he’s likely out several games. DT Daniel McCullers was signed off the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR DJ Chark Jr. (chest, back) is trending upward, but no final decision will be made until closer to kickoff Thursday, Sept. 24.

Updating previous reports, New York Giants RB Devonta Freeman’s one-year deal includes a $1.07 million base salary, which was prorated to $944,118 worth a maximum of $2.874 million (prorated from $3 million). He’ll receive $280,000 in per-game roster bonuses and $1.15 million in rushing yard and touchdown incentives. He’ll earn $250,000 for making the Pro Bowl or First-Team All-Pro.

New Orleans Saints WR Emmanuel Sanders is expected to see a larger role going forward. ‘His touches are going to come,’ head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Los Angeles Rams OG David Edwards is expected to move into the starting lineup in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills with OG Joseph Noteboom (calf) dealing with an injury which is expected to sideline the starter for several weeks.

St. Louis Rams RB Darrell Henderson is healthy and ready to step up in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills with fellow RBs Malcolm Brown (finger) and Cam Akers (rib) ailing.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Auden Tate’s agent publicly voiced displeasure with the team when he was inactive in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns, but head coach Zac Taylor praised the receiver on Wednesday, Sept. 23. ‘Audie’s the man,’ Taylor said. ‘Auden is all about this team. He approaches things the right way and you hate that he’s put in a tough position like that, because all he does is respond the right way and is a total team player.’

Philadelphia Eagles P Cameron Johnston had two punts for 121 yards in Week 2, increasing his career average to 47.6 yards per punt. He leads the NFL with a 55.7 average so far, the seventh-highest in NFL history by any punter through two games, and he has the top overall punt average (46.6) to give him the best average in league history (minimum 100 attempts).