The latest news from around the NFL includes coaching moves, roster transactions, and injuries. Here are some of the key developments:
The Falcons are interviewing Wink Martindale for their vacant defensive coordinator role. Meanwhile, the Bears will be meeting with Mike McCarthy, ex-Cowboys head coach, to discuss their vacant HC job.
In other coaching news, Tommy Rees is being promoted to offensive coordinator, while Tom Clements has announced his retirement after working with Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and Jordan Love. The Colts are also scheduled to interview Wink Martindale for their defensive coordinator role.
The Bears have completed an interview with ex-Jets head coach Robert Saleh for their vacant HC job. Meanwhile, the Jaguars are meeting with another ex-Cowboys head coach, Mike McCarthy, to discuss their vacant HC job.
Injuries and roster transactions also took center stage this week. The Saints’ QBs coach, Tom Clements, retired after a 20-year tenure. RB Diontae Johnson has been waived by the team after just two games.
The Colts are expected to meet with Wink Martindale for their defensive coordinator role, while the Seahawks have requested to interview Vikings assistant OC/assistant QB coach Grant Udinski for their vacant offensive coordinator position.
Other notable moves include the Raiders requesting interviews with Buccaneers assistant GM John Spytek and Packers VP of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan for the team’s vacant general manager position. The Jets also requested an interview with Commanders DC Joe Whitt Jr. for their vacant head coaching job.
Lastly, WR Parris Campbell was signed to the active roster, while QB Skylar Thompson was among 17 players signed to reserve/future contracts by the Seahawks.
Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-tuesday-jan-14