NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Sunday, Jan. 21

COACHING INTERVIEWS

• The Falcons completed an interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching position, the team announced.
• The Falcons have completed an interview with Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for their head coach position, the team announced.

INJURIES

• TE Brock Wright (forearm) did not return to Sunday’s game versus the Buccaneers.
• G Jonah Jackson (knee) was ruled out.

INJURIES

• G Joe Thuney (chest) did not return for Sunday’s game versus the Bills.
• LB Willie Gay (neck) was ruled out.
• S Mike Edwards (concussion) was ruled out.

FIRINGS

• The Eagles fired defensive coordinator Sean Desai, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Desai saw his role on the team diminished in December after assistant Matt Patricia took over as play-caller.

INJURIES

• WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) will have more tests on Sunday to determine his status for the NFC Championship Game, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. Samuel was ruled out in the 49ers’ Divisional Round win over Green Bay after sustaining a left shoulder injury. Samuel missed two games this season due to an injury on the same shoulder.

OTHER NEWS

• QB Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers have mutual interest in him returning for the 2024 season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday on NFL GameDay Morning. Rapoport adds that Mayfield could potentially cash in on a long-term deal, but the franchise tag is still in play. 

INJURIES

• LB Anthony Nelson (elbow) did not return to Sunday’s game against the Lions.
• S Kaevon Merriweather (ankle) was ruled out.