NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Feb. 7
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Buffalo Bills
2023 · 11-6-0
COACHING NEWS
- The Bills announced the hiring of Ronald Curry as quarterbacks coach, Jahmile Addae as cornerbacks coach and Christian Taylor as a defensive quality control coach.
Dallas Cowboys
2023 · 12-5-0
COACHING NEWS
- The Cowboys have interviewed former Buffalo Bills and New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan for their defensive coordinator position, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
Detroit Lions
2023 · 12-5-0
SIGNINGS
- WR Tre’Quan Smith was signed to a reserve/futures contract
Kansas City Chiefs
2023 · 11-6-0
INJURIES
- RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) remains on injured reserve but was a limited participant Wednesday.
- RB Isiah Pacheco (toe/ankle) full
- WR Richie James (foot) full
- WR Rashee Rice (ankle) full
- WR Skyy Moore (knee) activated off injured reserve and was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
- OL Joe Thuney (pectoral) DNP
- OL Prince Tega Wanogho (quad) was a full participant but remains on injured reserve.
- DE Charles Omenihu (knee) was placed on injured reserve.
- DT Chris Jones (quad) full
- CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) full
OTHER NEWS
- CB L’Jarius Sneed missed practice earlier this week because of the birth of his daughter, NFL Network Insider James Palmer reported.
Las Vegas Raiders
2023 · 8-9-0
COACHING NEWS
- The Raiders are hiring former Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell as their run game coordinator and linebackers coach, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per sources.
New England Patriots
2023 · 4-13-0
FRONT OFFICE NEWS
- The Patriots are expected to hire Alonzo Highsmith as a senior personnel executive, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Highsmith was previously the general manager for the University of Miami.
New York Giants
2023 · 6-11-0
COACHING NEWS
- Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka had assistant head coach added to his role.
- Quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney will also be the offensive passing game coordinator.
- Secondary coach Jerome Henderson will also be the defensive passing game coordinator.
- Charlie Bullen has been hired as outside linebackers coach.
- Zak Kuhr has been hired as a defensive assistant.
San Francisco 49ers
2023 · 12-5-0
INJURIES
- TE George Kittle (toe) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
- OL Trent Williams (rest) DNP
- DT Arik Armstead (knee/foot) limited
- DT Kalia Davis (ankle) full
- CB Ambry Thomas (ankle) limited
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2023 · 9-8-0
COACHING NEWS
- Thomas McGaughey, formerly the Giants’ special teams coordinator, has been hired as the Bucs’ special teams coordinator, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
Washington Commanders
2023 · 4-13-0
COACHING NEWS
- The Commanders requested to interview Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells for their offensive line coach position, but Dallas blocked the interview request, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
