It is likely that the Detroit Lions will release cornerback Leigh Bodden in the offseason, according to MLive.com.

Analysis:Boden is due a roster bonus of $8.6 million due in February, and would be a salary cap casualty as the team looks to rebuild.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Bears have not offered Rod Marinelli a job coaching the defensive line, as had been previously reported.

Analysis:Marinelli was fired by Detroit after leading them to an 0-16 record, but was a well respected defensive line coach previously.

Reggie Bush had microfracture surgery on his left knee after he was placed on injured reserve in December, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Analysis:Bush has had knee issues for some time now. He's been one of the bigger disappointments in the NFL the last few years, and though he's expected to be healthy for training camp, it's yet another reason for fantasy owners to be weary of him next season.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that former San Francisco head coach Mike Nolan is the leading candidate to become the Packers' defensive coordinator.

Analysis:The two will switch roles, as McCarthy was Nolan's offensive coordinator in Green Bay three years ago.