The Facts: The Giants are bringing back a tight end who spent time with them in the early part of the 2019 season. Tomlinson posted a picture of himself signing a contract with the team to his Instagram account. He didn’t reveal any of the terms of the deal. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Tomlinson joined the Giants on September 1 last year and appeared in three games with the team before being released. He made two appearances with the Patriots and then wrapped up the season by playing three games for the Raiders. He caught one pass for one yard over the course of his travels. The previous three years were more stable as Tomlinson played in 36 games for the Jets. He had 16 catches for 193 yards during that time.

The Facts: Newton is now waiting for his next NFL opportunity. In the meantime, he’s working out -- and sharing his workouts on social media. A set of images and videos includes one in which Newton, after a set of pulldowns (great for the arms, I think it is), says this: “All I know is work. All I know is work. That’s all I know. They gave up on me.” Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: As PFT notes, Newton is surely talking about the Panthers, who cut the QB earlier this week. And he surely seems to be motivated by the decision to rip up his contract and to make him a free agent. Although Newton seems to be in tip-top shape, the NFL’s COVID-19 procedures make it impossible for teams to give Newton a proper physical, for now. Given his foot, ankle, and shoulder issues of the past, it’s critical for any interested team to be able to have its doctors closely inspect him. No reports or rumors have emerged linking Newton to a new team, yet. Newton would make an intriguing possible option for the Chargers to pursue, which made a posting by the team's current QB, Tyrod Taylor, on his Instagram account Thursday night quite interesting. Taylor posted a photo to his Instagram stories of himself and Newton working out and taking snaps together on a football field. Perhaps the two just have a friendship and wanted to train together in the offseason. Perhaps it’s a teasing of what’s to come for the Chargers with both players battling for the starting job in Los Angeles next season. For now, Newton remains a free agent with the Chargers still one of the most logical landing spots for the former league MVP.

The Facts: Zuerlein is headed to the Cowboys, rejoining special teams coach John Fassel. Zuerlein gets a three-year deal with a base value of $7.5 million. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: What this means for Kai Forbath remains to be seen. He signed his deal, meaning he’s guaranteed $137,500 (his signing bonus). The Cowboys could decide to carry both kickers for now. We'll be watching for more.

The Facts: Abdullah doesn’t get many carries, but has carved out a niche for himself with the Vikings. So they decided to keep him. The team announced they had re-signed the free agent running back and return man. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: He only got 23 carries and 15 receptions as an offensive player, but he was their primary kick returner, posting a decent 25.0-yard average. The Vikings have Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison, so there’s not much room for him to have a role on offense, but the former Lions second-round pick gives them good depth there.

The Facts: Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team exercised their option on Ertz’s contract for next year. That’s the final year of Ertz’s current deal with the team. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Ertz is set to make a salary of $8.25 next year, but that figure could be wiped out by a contract extension at some point this offseason. Talks on that front are expected to take place and reaching an agreement would likely lower his $12 million-plus cap hits in each of the next two years. Ertz caught 88 passes for 916 yards and six touchdowns for the Eagles last year.

The Facts: Ervin won’t be leaving the Packers. The RB/KR is expected to sign a one-year contract to remain in Green Bay, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Last year Ervin was waived by the Jaguars in the middle of the season and claimed by Green Bay, and the Packers liked what they saw of him. Although he didn’t play much on offense, he turned in some big plays as a punt and kickoff returner. Originally a fourth-round pick of the Texans in 2016, Ervin lasted a couple years in Houston and then spent some time in Baltimore before heading to Jacksonville. Green Bay may be the spot for him to establish some stability with his NFL career.

The Facts: Remember the reports that Tom Brady wanted personnel control in his next destination? Here’s further proof that those reports simply weren’t accurate. Appearing on CBS Sports Radio with Tiki Barber and Brandon Tierney, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians addressed the question of whether the Buccaneers would be signing Brown, a player whom Tom Brady reportedly wants to play with again. “It’s not gonna happen,” Arian said regarding Brown. “There’s no room, you know? Probably not enough money. It’s just not gonna happen. It’s just not a fit here.” Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Pressed on the issue, Arians was even more blunt than he usually is: “I just know him, and it’s not a fit in our locker room.” Arians definitely knows Brown; during his first two NFL season, Arians served as offensive coordinator in Pittsburgh. In early 2019, as Brown was trying to tweet his way out of Pittsburgh, Arians said of Brown that there’s “too much. ... diva” in him. As PFT notes, it helps that the Buccaneers have plenty of weapons. Throw in the fact that Brown is still facing multiple potential NFL-imposed suspensions, and it makes no sense for the Buccaneers to sign him, no matter how badly Brady may want Brown on the team.

The Facts: Although Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians moved on from Winston and signed Tom Brady, Arians is trying to help Winston land on his feet. Arians says he reached out to two other teams to tell them they ought to sign Winston. “I’ve called a couple teams,” Arians told Rich Eisen. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: The coach continued: “You’re going to get one of the hardest workers you’ve ever had and a great young man. It didn’t work out for us only because Tom Brady was available and we had Teddy Bridgewater if that wouldn’t have worked out. We were going full steam ahead back with Jameis. He’s a great young man and no one is going to outwork him.” Arians added, however, that he didn’t get the sense that either team was interested in bringing in Winston as a starter, suggesting that Winston might have to just satisfy himself with getting on a roster and working hard once he gets there. But Arians does believe Winston has more good football left in him.

The Facts: Drake officially signed his transition tag tender offer today, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. Reported by ESPN.com

Diehards Line: No real surprise here. ... After withering away in Miami, Drake found new life in Arizona following a midseason trade. In eight games with the Cardinals, Drake rushed for 643 yards (5.2 yards a carry) with eight touchdowns. He added another 171 yards on 28 receptions. A perfect fit in Kliff Kingsbury's system, Drake's versatility made him a movable chess piece once he got to the desert. And now, with David Johnson shipped off to Houston in exchange for DeAndre Hopkins, Drake is in prime position to continue to excel.

The Facts: There hasn’t been much talk about Jeffery in Philadelphia this offseason, but GM Howie Roseman broached the subject today. On a conference call with reporters, Roseman acknowledged that there are questions about Jeffery’s future in Philadelphia, but he said that until Jeffery is healthy enough to pass a physical, those questions don’t have many answers. “Obviously, the elephant in the room is Alshon,” Roseman said, via Mike Kaye of NJ.com. “He’s got to get healthy.” Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: A report last month said Jeffery would welcome a change of scenery, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s going anywhere. He’s 30 years old and coming off Lisfranc surgery, which means he’s likely months away from being able to practice or play. Then there’s the issue of his $15.4 million cap hit this year, which is something the Eagles would surely prefer to get off their books. But he’s due $11.5 million guaranteed this year, so it seems unlikely that any other team would be eager to trade for him. Given that contract, a change of scenery seems unlikely, and the Eagles will just have to hope Jeffery can get healthy and play better this year than he did last year, when he averaged a career-low 11.4 yards per catch.