NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Jan. 10
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SIGNINGS
- OL Tyler Vrabel was one of 15 players signed to reserve/futures contracts.
INJURIES
- WR Devin Duvernay (back) designated to return from injured reserve
SIGNINGS
- WR Dan Chisena signed to practice squad
ROSTER CUTS
- RB Jake Funk (from practice squad)
INJURIES
- QB Josh Allen (neck) was listed as a full participant Wednesday’s practice estimation.
- WR Gabe Davis (knee) DNP
- OT Dion Dawkins (hand) limited
- CB Rasul Douglas (knee) DNP
- S Micah Hyde (neck) full
- S Taylor Rapp (calf) DNP
FIRINGS
- The Bears fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko after two seasons, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported. The team later announced the firings.
- The Bears also announced the firings of receivers coach Tyke Tolbert, running backs coach Omar Young and assistant tight ends coach Tim Zetts.
SIGNINGS
- DB Douglas Coleman was signed to a reserve/futures contract.
- LS Cameron Lyons was signed to a reserve/futures contract.
INJURIES
- QB Joe Flacco (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- RB Kareem Hunt (groin) limited
- WR Amari Cooper (heel/rest) DNP
- TE David Njoku (knee/rest) limited
- DE Myles Garrett (personal/shoulder/hamstring) limited
- CB Greg Newsome II (knee) limited
- CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) full
- S Grant Delpit has been designated to return from injured reserve. Delpit missed the last four games of the regular season due to a groin injury. He was a limited participant on Wednesday.
- S Juan Thornhill (calf) limited
- K Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) DNP
- P Corey Bojorquez (left quad) full
OTHER NEWS
- QB Jeff Driskel will be the No. 2 quarterback going forward, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt told reporters.
INJURIES
- LG Tyler Smith (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- DT Johnathan Hankins (ankle) limited
- CB Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) is making good progress despite not practicing Wednesday, per head coach Mike McCarthy. Gilmore told the media he intends to play.
INJURIES
- WR/KR Kalif Raymond (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
- WR Jameson Williams (ankle) full
- TE Sam LaPorta (knee) was at the walkthrough today and is improving, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters, but added that it’ll be difficult to know whether he can play until Friday afternoon. LaPorta was officially listed as a non-participant.
- C Frank Ragnow (knee/back/toe/rest) DNP
- DB Brian Branch (wrist) full
INJURIES
- RB AJ Dillon (thumb/neck) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday’s practice estimation.
- RB Aaron Jones (knee/finger) limited
- RB Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) full
- WR Romeo Doubs (chest) limited
- WR Jayden Reed (chest) full
- WR Christian Watson (hamstring) limited
- TE Luke Musgrave (kidney) full
- OL Elgton Jenkins (knee/ankle) limited
- LB De’Vondre Campbell (neck) full
- LB Preston Smith (ankle) limited
- LB Quay Walker (shoulder) full
- CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder/ankle) limited
- S Darnell Savage (shoulder) full
INJURIES
- FB Andrew Beck (calf) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Noah Brown (back) DNP
- WR Robert Woods (hip) limited
- C Michael Deiter (elbow) limited
- DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) DNP
- DE Jonathan Greenard (ankle) DNP
- DT Maliek Collins (hip) limited
- DT Sheldon Rankins (shoulder) limited
INJURIES
- RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) full
- WR Kadarius Toney (hip/ankle) limited
- WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) full
- OT Donovan Smith (neck) limited
- OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) full
- LB Nick Bolton (wrist) full
- CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) full
- CB Jaylen Watson (calf) full
COACHING NEWS
- The Raiders blocked an interview request for defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to interview for another DC job, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Rapoport added that the Raiders likely want to give the head coach they hire the right to decided on inherited staff members.
FRONT OFFICE INTERVIEWS
- The Chargers have completed an interview with interim general manager JoJo Wooden for the general manager position, the team announced.
INJURIES
- TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- OL Kevin Dotson (shoulder) limited
- DN Jordan Fuller (ankle) DNP
- DB Duke Shelley (hamstring) activated from injured reserve.
INJURIES
- RB De’Von Achane (toe/ribs) was a limited participant for Wednesday’s practice.
- RB Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) limited
- WR Tyreek Hill (ankle/quad) was limited again, but his new quad injury is not a concern, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters.
- WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) limited
- OT Terron Armstead (knee/ankle/back) limited
- CB Xavien Howard (foot) DNP
- CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) limited
- S DeShon Elliott (calf) did not practice today, but McDaniel said he’s hopeful about his availability for Saturday
- S Jevon Holland (knees) DNP
SIGNINGS
- OLB Melvin Ingram was signed to the active roster off the practice squad.
- LB Malik Reed (practice squad)
COACHING NEWS
- The Giants officially announced that they have mutually agreed to part ways with defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.
SUSPENSIONS
- S Damontae Kazee was restored to the active roster. Kazee was previously suspended for a hit on Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman.
INJURIES
- RB Najee Harris (knee) did not practice on Wednesday.
- G Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) DNP
- S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) full
- S Trenton Thompson was placed on injured reserve.
SIGNINGS
- P Brad Wing (practice squad)
INJURIES
- CB Jason Verrett placed on practice squad injured reserve
- S Tayler Hawkins placed on practice squad injured reserve
- S George Odum had his practice window opened
SIGNINGS
- DL Sam Okuayinonu signed to practice squad
- CB Terrance Mitchell signed to practice squad
COACHING NEWS
- Pete Carroll will not return as head coach next season, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported. The Seahawks subsequently announced that Carroll would remain with the organization in a new role as an advisor.
INJURIES
- QB Baker Mayfield confirmed he suffered an ankle injury in Week 18, and added that he’s felt better throughout the week and will see how it goes. The Buccaneers play on Monday, giving him an extra day of rest.
INTERVIEWS
- Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham is scheduled to interview for a high-ranking executive role in Washington today, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.
- Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby is scheduled to interview for a high-ranking executive role in Washington today, per Rapoport.