NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Jan. 9

SIGNINGS

• OL Austen Pleasants was one of four players signed to reserve/future contracts.

SIGNINGS

• RB Robert Burns was one of two players signed to a reserve/future contract, per the transaction wire.

COACHING INTERVIEWS

• The Panthers have requested to interview Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for their head coaching position, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

SIGNINGS

• P Corliss Waitman signed to a reserve/futures contract

SIGNINGS

• OT Devin Cochran was signed to a one-year contract extension.

INJURIES

• QB Joe Flacco (calf) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
• RB Kareem Hunt (groin) DNP
• WR Amari Cooper (heel/rest) DNP
• TE David Njoku (knee/rest) DNP
• DE Myles Garrett (personal/shoulder/hamstring) DNP
• CB Greg Newsome II (knee) DNP
• CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) full
• S Grant Delpit (groin) has a chance to be activated off injured reserve this week, per Stefanski.
• S Juan Thornhill (calf) DNP
• K Dustin Hopkins (hamstring), who did not practice Tuesday, is unlikely to play Saturday against the Houston Texans, head coach Kevin Stefanski said.
• P Corey Bojorquez (left quad) full

OTHER NEWS

• Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday he has yet to determine if PJ Walker or Jeff Driskel will be the backup to Joe Flacco on Saturday.

INJURIES

• LG Tyler Smith (foot) is expected to play Sunday versus the Packers, owner Jerry Jones told 105.3 The FAN.
• CB Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) is expected to play Sunday, according to Jones.

INJURIES

• FB Andrew Beck (calf) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.
• WR Noah Brown (back) DNP
• WR Robert Woods (hip) DNP
• C Michael Deiter (elbow) limited
• DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) DNP
• DE Jonathan Greenard (ankle) DNP
• DT Maliek Collins (hip) DNP
• DT Sheldon Rankins (shoulder) DNP

SIGNINGS

• S Kendell Brooks was one of three players signed to reserve/future contracts.

SIGNINGS

• TE Josh Pederson was one of two players signed to a reserve/future contract.

FIRINGS

• The Jaguars fired running backs coach Bernie Parmalee and are also not renewing the contract of assistant offensive line coach Todd Washington, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

INJURIES

• RB Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
• WR Rashee Rice (hamstring) full
• WR Kadarius Toney (hip/ankle) limited
• WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) full
• OT Donovan Smith (neck) limited
• OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) full
• LB Nick Bolton (wrist) full
• CB L'Jarius Sneed (calf) limited
• CB Jaylen Watson (calf) full

FRONT OFFICE INTERVIEWS

• The Raiders will interview former Chargers general manager Tom Telesco for their general manager position, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

COACHING INTERVIEWS

• The Chargers completed an interview with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their head coaching position, the team announced.
• The Chargers have requested to interview Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for their head coaching position, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
• The Chargers have requested to interview Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for their head coaching position, Pelissero reported.
• The Chargers have requested to interview Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for their head coaching position, Pelissero reported.
• The Chargers completed an interview with interim head coach Giff Smith for their head coaching position, the team announced.

FRONT OFFICE INTERVIEWS

• The Chargers have requested to interview Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown for their general manager position, Pelissero reported.
• The Chargers have requested to interview Bills director of player personnel Terrance Gray for their general manager position, Pelissero and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• The Chargers have requested to interview Saints vice president and assistant general manager for college personnel Jeff Ireland for their general manager position, Pelissero and Rapoport reported.

SIGNINGS

• QB Max Duggan was one of nine players signed to a reserve/future contract, per the transaction wire.

SIGNINGS

• LB Justin Houston is signing with the Dolphins with injuries piling up at the position, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. The team later announced the signing.
• LB Bruce Irvin is signing with the Dolphins, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. The team announced the signing.
• LB Malik Reed is signing with the Dolphins' practice squad, per Pelissero.

INJURIES

• RB De'Von Achane (toe/ribs) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice estimation.
• RB Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) limited
• WR Tyreek Hill (ankle/quad) limited
• WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) limited
• OT Terron Armstead (knee/ankle/back) DNP
• LB Jerome Baker (wrist) placed on injured reserve.
• LB Cameron Goode (knee) placed on injured reserve.
• LB Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) placed on injured reserve.
• CB Xavien Howard (foot) DNP
• CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) limited
• S Jevon Holland (knees) DNP

SIGNINGS

• RB Myles Gaskin was one of 11 players signed to a reserve/future contract.

COACHING INTERVIEWS

• The Giants have requested to interview Raiders offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo for their OL coach position, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. The Raiders granted the request, per Garafolo.

SIGNINGS

• FB Nick Bawden was signed to a reserve/future contract.
• DL Tanzel Smart was signed to a reserve/future contract

INJURIES

• OLB T.J. Watt (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s Super Wild Card Weekend game versus the Bills, head coach Mike Tomlin announced on Tuesday
• S Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) will be limited in practice, but Tomlin said he's optimistic the safety will be able to play.

OTHER NEWS

• QB Mason Rudolph will start Sunday's game versus the Bills, per Tomlin.

SIGNINGS

• DE David Perales was signed to the practice squad, per the transaction wire.

ROSTER CUTS

• QB Trace McSorley (from practice squad)
• DB Nate Meadors (from practice squad), per the wire.

INJURIES

• RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) won't practice this week during the 49ers' first-round bye but should start practicing next week ahead of the Divisional Round, per head coach Kyle Shanahan.
• DL Arik Armstead (foot/knee) will return to practice this week, per Shanahan.

SIGNINGS

• DT Deadrin Senat was signed to the practice squad, per the transaction wire.

ROSTER CUTS

• LB Vi Jones was released from the practice squad, per the wire.

FIRINGS

• Head coach Mike Vrabel was fired after six seasons in Tennessee.

ROSTER CUTS

• TE Curtis Hodges was waived, per the transaction wire.

COACHING INTERVIEWS

• The Commanders have requested to interview Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for their head coaching position, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

FRONT OFFICE INTERVIEWS

• The Commanders are interviewing Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• The Commanders are interviewing 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters Tuesday, per Rapoport.
• The Commanders are interviewing Browns assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel Glenn Cook Tuesday, Rapoport reported.