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Lions | Detroit to interview Zac Robinson Wed Jan 14, 10:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is expected to interview for the vacant Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator position on Thursday, Jan. 14, according to sources.
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Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker said he believes the offense would benefit from consistency from one season to the next. 'For us, every offseason is learning a new offense, Tucker said. 'It's like you are starting all over. I've played three different roles in three systems. I'm going to have to play another role in another system.'
Link to storyTre Tucker player page
University of Oregon S Dillon Thieneman has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOhio State University TE Max Klare has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyNorth Carolina State University TE Justin Joly announced on social media that he has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyNew England Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) was designated to return Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons S Xavier Watts led all rookies with five interceptions in 2025, and his 96 total tackles ranked fourth among the rookie class.
Link to storyCleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger's 156 total tackles ranked sixth in the NFL in 2025 and were 50 more than any other rookie.
Link to storyHouston Texans CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) had his 21-day practice window expire Wednesday, Jan. 14, and will miss the rest of the season.
Link to storyOhio State LB Sonny Styles has announced that he is entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks LB Ernest Jones (illness) and OT Joshua Jones (knee) did not participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. OT Charles Cross (hamstring, knee), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder) and CB Riq Woolen (oblique) were limited during practice. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), TE AJ Barner (hip), S Coby Bryant (knee), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (Achilles), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
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Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (hip) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Barner is in line for a few targets per game every time he's out there. He also can get a sneaky touchdown here and there. He's good for the Divisional Round game on Saturday against the 49ers. |
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Njigba is one of the best in the game. He was just getting some rest earlier this week, but he's good to go for the Divisional Round game against the 49ers on Saturday. |
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Los Angeles Rams CB Darious Williams (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) and DT Poona Ford (elbow) were limited during practice. QB Matthew Stafford (finger), WR Xavier Smith (wrist), CB Josh Wallace (ankle), TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) and S Quentin Lake (foot) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyMatthew Stafford player page
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Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Rams only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson missed the Wild Card Game against the Panthers, but he's trending to get out there on Sunday against the Bears. Having him on the field just gives Matthew Stafford another dangerous weapon in the passing game...and in the red zone. |
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (finger) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Rams only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OG Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyFred Warner player page
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San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall missed the Wild Card Round, but he's possibly going to suit up in the Divisional Round. This knee problem has hampered him all season long. |
Chicago Bears CB Nick McCloud (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. WR DJ Moore (knee), WR Rome Odunze (foot) and LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (back) were limited during practice. S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concussion), OT Braxton Jones (knee), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion) and DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) fully participated in practice. The Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Link to storyChicago Bears WR DJ Moore (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring), TE Lucas Krull (foot) and LB Drew Sanders (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE John Franklin-Myers (hip) fully participated in practice.
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Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion), OT Trent Brown (ankle), WR Justin Watson (concussion) and DE Denico Autry (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Tytus Howard (ankle) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) were limited during practice. S Jaylen Reed (knee), LS Austin Brinkman (knee) and OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyDenico Autry player page
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Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Link to storyNew England Patriots OT Morgan Moses (knee) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion), TE Hunter Henry (knee), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion), LB Harold Landry (knee) and DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) were limited during practice. CB Alex Austin (wrist) fully participated in practice.
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New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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Free-agent WR Colton Dowell (Ravens) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Jan. 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyFree-agent TE Hayden Rucci (Dolphins) was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad Wednesday, Jan. 14. The team also released WR Javon Baker from the practice squad.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Cole Burgess (Bengals), WR Max Hurleman (Steelers), RB Lew Nichols (Steelers) and WR John Rhys Plumlee (Steelers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, Jan. 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew England Patriots RB Elijah Mitchell was released from the practice squad Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter interviewed for the head coaching vacancy of the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Reports indicate QB Lamar Jackson may like Minter, so he could become a favorite as Baltimore looks all over the place. They haven't hired a coach in some time, so it's wise for the team to consider all options. Minter might be a favorite here. |
Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle), RB Ty Johnson (ankle), S Jordan Poyer (hamstring), and WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, Jan. 14. LB Terrel Bernard (calf), DE A.J. Epenesa (neck), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf), LB Matt Milano (ankle), DL Ed Oliver (bicep), DE Gregory Rousseau (back), and LB Shaq Thompson (neck) were limited in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 14. QB Josh Allen (knee, foot, finger), S Damar Hamlin (pectoral), K Matt Prater (quad, calf), and WR Curtis Samuel (elbow) practiced in full on Wednesday.
Link to storyMatt Prater player page
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Curtis Samuel player page
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Ty Johnson player page
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Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot, knee, finger) practiced in full on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have requested an interview with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coaching vacancy.
Link to storyThe Pittsburgh Steelers have requested an interview with Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.
Link to storyThe Washington Commanders are interviewing Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for the vacant defensive coordinator position.
Link to storyHouston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) was not seen at practice on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Collins was concussed against the Steelers on Monday night. It seems unlikely that we'll see him in the Divisional Round against the Patriots. That makes Christian Kirk an option as the WR1 for the Texans. |
Nico Collins player page
The Pittsburgh Steelers have requested an interview with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula for their head coaching vacancy.
Link to storyThe Pittsburgh Steelers have requested an interview with Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: In addition to the Steelers, Scheelhaase has drawn interest from three other teams (Ravens, Raiders, Browns). Scheelhaase is known as a fast riser in coaching circles, and the work he's done with Matthew Stafford is outstanding. A former college quarterback, Scheelhaase is only 35 years old. |
The Baltimore Ravens have completed an interview with Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: The Ravens are leaving no stone unturned as they look for a new head coach. Schwartz has previous head-coaching experience, and he's known as a great defensive coordinator. He has interest from the Browns and the Ravens so far this offseason. |
Free agent WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (Giants) signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Link to storyIhmir Smith-Marsette player page
The Atlanta Falcons will interview former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: Fired a year ago after one season as the Raiders head coach, Pierce has previously worked with Falcons President Matt Ryan at CBS. Pierce is known as a player's coach, and his previous relationship with Ryan could help land him the job. He seems to be a long-shot for any open spot after his one season with the hapless Raiders ended with a 4-13 record. |
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Jacksonville Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter will remain a two-way player in 2026, according to general manager James Gladstone. Hunter ended with 28 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown and 15 tackles and three pass breakups. He played 67% of the team's offensive snaps and 36% of the defensive snaps before his season-ending knee injury Oct. 30. Hunter has been rehabbing since undergoing surgery to repair a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee Nov. 11.
| Footballguys view: Hunter did flash on both sides of the ball, but he was banged up and missed half of his rookie season. One has to wonder how far a stacked Jaguars team could have gone in 2025 if Hunter was healthy. The two-way play is fun, but it might not be the best plan for the team if Hunter keeps getting banged up. |
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to return to the Steelers, according to team owner Art Rooney II. 'Aaron came here to play for Mike (Tomlin). So it would most likely affect his decision.'
| Footballguys view: Tomlin stepped down from coaching the Steelers this week, so Rodgers is done with Pittsburgh. Is he done playing? Rodgers may end up retiring after 20 years in the NFL, but after some time he might reconsider. Get ready for "Rodgers Watch" again, the 2026 version. |
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated he wasn't interested in coaching right now and wanted to spend time with his family, according to Steelers owner Art Rooney II.
| Footballguys view: Several teams would be interested in Tomlin if he wanted to continue coaching. We imagine he will take some time away and then reconsider. It's a guarantee that Tomlin will be among the top coaching candidates available a year from now. |
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Adam Thielen announced his retirement Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted out of Minnesota State in 2013, Thielen spent most of his career with the Vikings. He finishes his pro career with 704 receptions for 8,497 yards and 64 touchdowns. At his best, Thielen was a top-10 fantasy receiver three times between 2017-2020. |
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile has been requested for an interview by the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: What a year Campanile's defense had in Jacksonville. He was previously the linebackers coach with the Dolphins for a few seasons, so the team knows him well. The Dolphins need a reboot on the defensive side of the ball, and they need to figure out their quarterback situation (first and foremost) on the offensive side of the ball. |
Seattle Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo (knee) might play in the NFC Divisional Round Game against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 17. He missed the final four games of the regular season, finishing on the Reserve/Injured list. 'Elijah is looking good,' head coach Mike Macdonald said. 'He's a possibility about coming back for this game.'
| Footballguys view: Arroyo was placed on IR after injuring his knee in Week 14. The rookie second-round pick is a move tight end and a threat after the catch. It seems like he'll be ready as a rotational player in the Divisional Round. |

































