Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith’s 139 tackles in 2020 ranked sixth in the NFL, and among players who ranked in the top 10 in tackles, he was tied for first with 18 tackles for loss and ranked second in passes defensed, sacks and interceptions.

Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent TE Hunter Henry is likely to receive the franchise tag, according to Shelley Smith of ESPN.com.

Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick was one of two receivers with 70-plus targets and zero drops in the 2020 season, according to Pro Football Focus. The other was Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said Wednesday, Feb. 24, the team will look to add a backup quarterback this offseason to insure against potential injury to starter Jimmy Garoppolo. ‘Being available is a big part of this thing,’ Lynch said. ‘So we … probably as a stated goal … we have to insulate ourselves better. We got to have better options if he’s not there.’ Josh Rosen and Josh Johnson are the only other QBs under contract for 2021, along with Garoppolo.

Free-agent DL J.J. Watt ‘is making progress’ in narrowing his options for his new team, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN Wednesday, Feb. 24, but ‘nothing is imminent.’

Updating a previous story, free-agent C Jonotthan Harrison (Bills) officially signed an undisclosed contract with the New York Giants Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Free-agent RB Alex Collins (Seahawks) signed an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Houston Texans DT Eddie Vanderdoes was waived Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Updating a previous story, Las Vegas Raiders WR Tyrell Williams was released Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent LB Lavonte David is a player the team will try hard to re-sign this offseason, according to general manager Jason Licht.