NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Saturday, Jan. 27
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Atlanta Falcons
2023 · 7-10-0
COACHING NEWS
- The Falcons are hiring Rams quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
- The Falcons are retaining special teams coordinator Marquice Williams, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.
COACHING INTERVIEWS
- The Falcons are interviewing former Eagles defensive coordinator Sean Desai for their DC job, Rapoport reported, per sources.
Baltimore Ravens
2023 · 13-4-0
FINES
- OL Morgan Moses was fined $13,659 for unsportsmanlike conduct on Lamar Jackson‘s 8-yard TD run in last week’s Divisional Round win over the Texans.
GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS
- WR Dan Chisena
- LB Josh Ross
Buffalo Bills
2023 · 11-6-0
COACHING INTERVIEWS
- The Bills are interviewing former Eagles defensive coordinator Sean Desai for their DC job, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources.
Carolina Panthers
2023 · 2-15-0
COACHING INTERVIEWS
- The Panthers requested to interview Cowboys quality control coach/offensive assistant Will Harriger for their quarterbacks coach job, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.
Chicago Bears
2023 · 7-10-0
COACHING HIRES
- The Bears are hiring former Bills assistant head coach and defensive line coach Eric Washington as their next defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero, per sources. The team later announced Washington’s hiring.
Cleveland Browns
2023 · 11-6-0
COACHING HIRES
- The Browns are hiring Jacques Cesaire as their defensive line coach, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.
Detroit Lions
2023 · 12-5-0
INJURIES
- TE Zach Ertz won’t be activated for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game versus the 49ers, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.
GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS
- FB Jason Cabinda
- OL Michael Schofield
Kansas City Chiefs
2023 · 11-6-0
INJURIES
- RB Isiah Pacheco (ankle/toe) is expected to play in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Ravens, NFL Network’s James Palmer reported, per a source.
- WR Kadarius Toney (personal/hip) has been downgraded to out. Toney’s first child was born on Saturday, Palmer reported.
- LB Willie Gay Jr. (neck) is trending toward playing, Palmer reported.
GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS
- NT Mike Pennel
- CB Keith Taylor
New England Patriots
2023 · 4-13-0
COACHING HIRES
- The Patriots are expected to hire DeMarcus Covington as their next defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
COACHING INTERVIEWS
- The Patriots interviewed 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury for their offensive coordinator position, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.
New Orleans Saints
2023 · 9-8-0
COACHING INTERVIEWS
- The Saints are conducting a second interview with Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson for their offensive coordinator job, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources.
Philadelphia Eagles
2023 · 11-6-0
COACHING HIRES
- The Eagles officially announced the hiring of Vic Fangio as their defensive coordinator. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 25 that the Eagles were planning to hire Fangio.
- The Eagles are expected to hire Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their OC position, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.
San Francisco 49ers
2023 · 12-5-0
INJURIES
- DT Kalia Davis (ankle) was downgraded to out for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game versus the Lions.
GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS
- WR Willie Snead IV
- LB Curtis Robinson
