NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, Feb. 1
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COACHING NEWS
- Inside LBs coach Zach Orr has been promoted to defensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday.
COACHING HIRES
- The Bears are hiring Jason Houghtaling as their assistant offensive line coach, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source. Houghtaling was the Titans’ offensive line coach for the 2023 season.
INJURIES
- RB Isiah Pacheco (toe/ankle) was listed as limited in Thursday’s practice report estimation.
- WR Rashee Rice (foot) full
- WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) full
- OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) was listed as DNP. He is making progress and isn’t counted out of Super Bowl LVIII at this stage, HC Andy Reid told reporters on Thursday.
- DT Chris Jones (quad) limited
- DE Charles Omenihu‘s ACL tear was confirmed by Reid on Thursday.
- LB Willie Gay Jr. (neck) full
- CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) full
COACHING NEWS
- The Raiders are expected to hire former Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury as their offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
COACHING HIRES
- The Rams are planning to hire Chris Shula as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Shula is being promoted from pass rush coordinator and linebackers coach.
COACHING INTERVIEWS
- Chris Shula, grandson of legendary Dolphins coach Don Shula, is interviewing for Miami’s defensive coordinator job today, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.
COACHING HIRES
- The Patriots are hiring Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt as their offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources. The team has announced the hiring.
INJURIES
- TE George Kittle (toe) was listed as a DNP on Thursday’s injury report.
- DT Arik Armstead (knee/foot) DNP
- DT Kalia Davis (ankle) full
- LB Oren Burks (shoulder) limited
- CB Ambry Thomas (ankle) limited
COACHING NEWS
- Tyke Tolbert is being hired as the Titans’ new wide receivers coach, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported, per a source. Tolbert spent last season in Chicago under the same role.
COACHING HIRES
- The Commanders are set to hire Dan Quinn as their next head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.