New England Patriots impending free-agent OG Joe Thuney likely will not receive the franchise tag for the second straight season, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Mike Reiss.

Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent DE Carl Lawson likely will not receive the franchise tag this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Ben Baby.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is the only player in NFL history to record at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first seven seasons in the league.

Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent DT Tyrone Crawford may consider retirement this offseason, according to ESPN.com’s Todd Archer.

Incoming Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff likely will be asked to restructure his contract this offseason because the team can create around $15 million if they rework the deal.

Detroit Lions impending free-agent WR Kenny Golladay is a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason, but the team could look to trade him instead of keeping him if he is tagged, in the opinion of The Detroit News’ Justin Rogers.

Free-agent Jurrell Casey (Broncos) probably will not be an option for the Tennessee Titans this offseason, in the opinion of TennesseeTitans.com’s Jim Wyatt.

Tennessee Titans impending free-agent WR Corey Davis likely will not be a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason, in the opinion of TennesseeTitans.com’s Jim Wyatt.

Auburn WR Anthony Schwartz has met with or will meet virtually with the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans.

Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins was on the field for every offensive snap this season.