NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Jan. 31
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SIGNINGS
- OL Carter O’Donnell
- LB Jesse Luketa
COACHING NEWS
- Falcons assistant head coach Jerry Gray will remain with the team as a member of new head coach Raheem Morris’ coaching staff, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per a source. Gray has agreed to a contract extension to stay in Atlanta, per Garafolo. The team later officially announced the news along with other members of Morris’ staff.
FRONT OFFICE NEWS
- The Panthers hired Chiefs vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis as their executive vice president of football operations, the team announced Wednesday.
SIGNINGS
- WR Daurice Fountain was signed to a reserve/future contract.
COACHING HIRES
- The Packers are hiring Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources. The team announced Hafley’s hiring later on Wednesday night.
INJURIES
- RB Isiah Pacheco (toe/ankle) was listed as a DNP in Wednesday’s estimated injury report.
- WR Rashee Rice (ankle) full
- OG Joe Thuney (pectoral) DNP
- DT Chris Jones (quad) DNP
- LB Willie Gay Jr. (neck) limited
- CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) limited
COACHING NEWS
- Brandon Staley, former Chargers head coach, is interviewing for the Rams’ defensive coordinator job Wednesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
COACHING NEWS
- Luke Getsy, former Bears offensive coordinator, interviewed for the vacant offensive coordinator job on Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source.
- Jeremy Springer, Rams’ assistant special teams coach, is being hired as the new special teams coach under Jerod Mayo, per Rapoport.
INJURIES
- TE George Kittle (toe) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday’s estimated injury report.
- DT Arik Armstead (knee/foot) full
- DT Kalia Davis (ankle) full
- LB Oren Burks (shoulder) limited
- CB Ambry Thomas (ankle) limited
COACHING NEWS
- Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald has been hired as new head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources. Macdonald’s deal is for six years, per Pelissero. The team officially announced the roster later on Wednesday.
COACHING NEWS
- Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis interviewed for the team’s vacant offensive coordinator role today, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. Rapoport adds that Lewis is a top in-house candidate.
- Special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong informed the Buccaneers that he is retiring, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported, per sources.
COACHING HIRES
- The Titans are expected to hire Ravens defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson for their defensive coordinator position, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.