NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Jan. 12
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COACHING INTERVIEWS
- The Falcons interview Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their head coaching position, the team announced Friday.
INJURIES
- TE Mark Andrews (ankle) has been designated to return from injured reserve and has returned to practice.
INJURIES
- WR Gabe Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Steelers.
- LB Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) questionable
- CB Rasul Douglas (knee) questionable
- S Taylor Rapp (calf) ruled out
GAME DAY ELEVATIONS
- RB John Kelly Jr.
- K Riley Patterson
INJURIES
- G Tyler Smith (foot) has no injury designation for Sunday’s game versus the Packers.
- CB Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) has no injury designation.
INJURIES
- WR Kalif Raymond (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Rams.
- TE Sam LaPorta (knee) questionable
INJURIES
- RB AJ Dillon (thumb/neck) is doubtful for Sunday’s game versus the Cowboys.
- WR Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable
- CB Jaire Alexander (ankle) questionable
SIGNINGS
- CB David Long Jr. signed to practice squad
ROSTER CUTS
- RB Kenyan Drake released from practice squad
FRONT OFFICE INTERVIEWS
- The Raiders will interview Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds and Bills director of player personnel Terrance Gray today, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
- The Raiders will interview interim general manager Champ Kelly on Saturday, per Rapoport.
COACHING INTERVIEW
- The Chargers completed an interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken for their head coaching position, the team announced.
INJURIES
- TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday’s Wild Card playoff game versus the Lions.
- OL Kevin Dotson (shoulder) questionable
- OL Joe Noteboom (foot) questionable
- LB Troy Reeder (knee) questionable
- DB Jordan Fuller (ankle) questionable
HIRES
- The Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their next head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
COACHING INTERVIEWS
- Ravens secondary coach Dennard Wilson recently interviewed for the Giants’ vacant defensive coordinator job previously held by Wink Martindale, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
INJURIES
- QB Jalen Hurts (right finger) was upgraded to full participation in Friday’s practice.
- RB D’Andre Swift (illness) full
- WR A.J. Brown (knee) DNP
- WR Britain Covey (groin) limited
- WR DeVonta Smith (ankle) full
- CB Darius Slay (knee) full
- S Reed Blankenship (groin) DNP
- S Sydney Brown (knee) DNP
INJURIES
- LB T.J. Watt (knee) was ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Bills.
INJURIES
- QB Baker Mayfield (ankle/ribs) was upgraded to limited participation on Friday.
- WR Chris Godwin (knee/rest) DNP
- OT Tristan Wirfs (illness) limited
- LB K.J. Britt (calf) limited
COACHING INTERVIEWS
- The Titans will interview Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce for their head coach position this weekend, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
- The Titans have completed an interview with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their head coaching position, the team announced Friday.