The Facts: Winston told reporters on Saturday that he’s going to be a bigger presence on the field than he has in past years. “I’m going to play bigger this year,” Winston said. “I’m about 250. A solid 250. It’s just about hydration and being at the peak body, too.” Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Winston has been listed at 231 pounds, but said he is working to build up muscle mass ahead of the season. As PFT notes, this is shaping up as a pivotal season for Winston as he is unsigned beyond 2019 and his recent play has done little to make anyone rush to give him a long-term deal. We’ll have to wait to see if going bigger leads to better things.

The Facts: Gronkowski announced his retirement. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Diehards Line: One of the best at his position calls it a career. You can access a full version of this story here.

The Facts: Expectations were measured for Peterson heading into the 2018 season as he was a late addition to the Washington roster and coming off a pair of down years at 33 years old. Peterson exceeded those expectations by a wide margin. He ran for 1,042 yards and seven touchdowns while also catching 20 passes in an effort that earned him a new two-year contract. That production didn’t pass muster with everyone, however. Peterson said this week that he felt he left a big chunk of yards on the field over the course of the season. “I feel like last year was just a decent season, like for me in my mind,” Peterson said, via the team’s website. “People were like, ‘Wow, you did incredible, you had 1,000 yards.’ And I’m like, ‘Man, I should have had 15, 16 hundred yards.” Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: As PFT's Josh Alper suggests, hitting 1,500 yards would be a high-water mark for a running back Peterson’s age and his chances at making a run at it will be impacted by Derrius Guice's return from a torn ACL, but every yard he can gain will be a plus for an offense that’s missing certainty at quarterback this year.

The Facts: GM Tom Telesco recently said Henry (knee) is on track to be ready for the first day of OTA. Reported by CBSSports.com

Diehards Line: Henry tore his ACL in OTAs last offseason and remarkably made it back to log 14 snaps in the Chargers' second playoff game Jan. 13. The tight end admitted he wasn't 100 percent at that point, though, and his lowly playing time clearly reflected that. It's still notable he didn't suffer any significant setbacks, so as CBSSports.com notes, it appears he'll have a full, rehab-free offseason to prepare for the 2019 campaign.

The Facts: In January, Mitchell said he wanted to keep playing despite knee injuries that have required 10 surgeries. Now Mitchell has decided to retire. Mitchell said at an event at his alma mater, Georgia, that he’s done playing football. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: The Patriots chose Mitchell in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft despite his history of knee injuries, and as a rookie he showed promise, catching 32 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns, and adding six catches for 70 yards in the Patriots’ Super Bowl victory over the Falcons. Unfortunately, that was it for Mitchell: He suffered a knee injury that forced him to miss the entire 2017 season, then he was waived before the start of the 2018 season. Now he’s decided to move on.

The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Bortles started 73 of a possible 80 games with the Jaguars, but he never proved he was a franchise quarterback. So Bortles now is a backup in hopes of getting a starting job again one day. “I want to get an opportunity to start in this league and I think in order to do that, this is the best step,” Bortles said Thursday, via the team website. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Bortles said Chad Henne laid a blueprint of how to be a “true professional” as a backup. Rams GM Les Snead and HC Sean McVay pointed to Bortles’ experience as the reason they signed him to back up Jared Goff. Bortles went 2-1 in the 2017 postseason, losing 24-20 to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. “It was the experience factor,” Snead said Thursday. “When you’re kind of in the phase that we are, we do want to continue winning and having a quarterback who’s been there, done that, definitely helps if you ever have to go to the bullpen. ..." And some time spent working with and learning from McVay outside the starting spotlight will likely serve Botles well.

The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... According to Bleacher Report's Mike Freeman, Jones will soon be the highest-paid wide receiver in football. "My understanding is the Falcons and Jones are closing in on a deal that would pay him $20 million a year over a four- or five-year contract extension. He would get anywhere from $50 million to $60 million in new guarantees," one source told Freeman. Reported by BleacherReport.com

Diehards Line: Freeman went on to stress the deal isn't done. As with any negotiation, contract talks are always fluid, and things can change in an instant. The talks with Jones could take longer, or fall apart, or continue to proceed smoothly. But the indications are that the two sides seem to be nearing an agreement that will make both Jones and the Falcons happy.

The Facts: Glennon, the well-traveled passer who has been more successful at making money than at winning football games, has signed with the Raiders. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: A third-round pick of the Buccaneers in 2013, Glennon lasted four years in Tampa Bay before signing a three-year, $45 million contract with the Bears in 2017. That was a poor decision by the Bears, who cut him after one year. Glennon then signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Cardinals but was cut after one year. Glennon has shown that he’s not a starter, but he can still find jobs in the NFL. He’s no lock to make the Raiders’ roster, but for now he’s slated to compete for a backup spot.

The Facts: According to Field Yates of ESPN, Sherman is returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Sherman’s a fine contributor, but it’s worth noting that his Pro Bowl apppearance last season largely depended on being part of the best offense in the league rather than his own gifts. He had one carry for 2 yards, and eight receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown. Sherman played just 98 of the Chiefs’ 1,045 offensive snaps last year (9.4 percent). The 30-year-old fullback has been with them since 2013, having started his career with the Cardinals.

The Facts: The third workout was the charm. ... Fisher worked out with Houston and Washington before moving on to Buffalo Friday, but he won’t have to continue moving around the country in search of a job. Fisher’s agent announced that his client has landed a one-year deal with the Bills. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Fisher was a second-round pick of the Bengals in 2015 as a tackle, but he saw some time at tight end earlier in his career and decided to make a full-time position change this offseason. He has two career catches. He is the second addition to the Buffalo tight end group this offseason and Fisher knows the other one well as Tyler Kroft also made the move from the Bengals to the Bills as a free agent.