Phillips is ahead of schedule in his rehab from knee surgery, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. He won't start running until March 29, but barring a setback should be ready for training camp.

Analysis:Phillips' return to form is a key to the Giants' ability to rebuild their defense.

New Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz suggested that Greg Olsen will be asked to block much more than he has in the past, according to Pro Football Talk. "All tight ends, their first responsibility, they have to put their hand down on the line of scrimmage and be a successful blocker, and then they move to receiving," Martz said. "To just skip by that and say, 'He's a terrific receiver,' well, then you might as well just put another wide receiver in there."

Analysis:Martz's offenses have never been friendly to tight ends, and in fact no tight end has ever caught 40 balls in any of his offenses. Olsen led the Bears with 60 receptions and eight touchdowns last year, but it looks like there's no way he'll approach those numbers under the Martz regime. You have to wonder if the Bears will consider trading him, because there are plenty of teams that would be ecstatic at the potential to land a pass-catching tight end of Olsen's talent.

New Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz indicated that he plans to reduce Devin Hester role on offense slightly so that Hester can focus more on special teams, according to Pro Football Talk. "It would be very difficult for [Hester] to play every snap on offense and still play effectively on special teams," Martz said.

Analysis:Martz said that he envisions playing Hester in the slot, the same spot that he used Az-Zahir Hakim in back in his heyday with the Rams. It's worth nothing that Hakim never caught more than 53 balls or reached 750 receiving yards, needless to say that Hester's fantasy value seems to have taken a hit.

Joey Porter is expected to be cut by the Dolphins prior to the start of free agency, according to the Miami Herald.

Analysis:The 33-year-old rush linebacker chipped in 32 sacks over three seasons with the Dolphins. He should be able to catch on with another club.

Justin Rogers has been released by the Chiefs, according to team writer Josh Looney's twitter page.

Analysis:Rogers failed to impress during his stint in Kansas City in 2009. The linebacker is unlikely to make an impact in fantasy leagues next season.

John Bowie has signed a deal with the Browns, according to agent Andy Simms' twitter page.

Analysis:The former member of the Raiders is excited about getting a fresh start in Cleveland, but he is not expected to register a blip on the IDP radar for 2010.

The Dolphins would reportedly consider retaining Gibril Wilson if he takes a deep pay cut, according to the Miami Herald.

Analysis:The star safety is believed to be on the trading block, after being one of the Dolphins' top free agent signings of 2009. He refused to take a pay cut during his stay in Oakland.