NFL news roundup: Panthers RG Robert Hunt (elbow) could make return vs. Rams

COACHING NEWS

• Baltimore requested to interview Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Cardinals offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury for its head coaching position, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per a source. The Ravens will interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy on Sunday, per Pelissero, Rapoport and NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo.
• The Ravens completed an interview with Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coaching position.

INJURIES

• QB Josh Allen (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
• RB Ty Johnson (ankle) did not practice
• WR Josh Palmer (ankle) DNP
• TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) limited
• DT DaQuan Jones (calf) limited
• DT T.J. Sanders (shoulder) full
• LB Terrel Bernard (calf) DNP
• LB Matt Milano (illness) upgraded to full
• LB Shaq Thompson (neck) limited
• CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle) DNP
• S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) limited
• S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) limited
• K Matt Prater (right quad) upgraded to full

INJURIES

• RG Robert Hunt, who underwent elbow surgery, could play for the first time since Week 2 and would start versus the Rams if active, head coach Dave Canales told reporters Thursday. Canales added that he's "very optimistic" Hunt will play. Hunt was a full practice participant and is officially listed as questionable.
• OG Chandler Zavala (calf; full) questionable

SIGNINGS

• DB Demani Richardson (practice squad)

INJURIES

• WR DJ Moore (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and carries no injury designation into Saturday's wild-card game versus the Packers.
• WR Rome Odunze (foot; full) taken off injury report
• LT Braxton Jones (knee; full) questionable
• DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion; DNP) ruled out
• LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion; DNP) ruled out
• LB Ty Summers placed on practice squad injured list
• CB Kyler Gordon (groin; full) questionable
• S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (concussion; DNP) ruled out

SIGNINGS

• LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• WR Dohnte Myers

COACHING NEWS

• The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel for the club's vacant offensive coordinator position, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

INJURIES

• QB Malik Willis (right shoulder/hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice and is officially questionable for Saturday's game versus Chicago.
• WR Dontayvion Wicks (concussion; limited) questionable
• RT Zach Tom (back/knee; did not practice) is questionable and will be given up until game time to play, head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters.
• DL Warren Brinson (foot; limited) questionable
• LB Nick Niemann (pectoral; limited) questionable
• S Javon Bullard (knee; limited) questionable

INJURIES

• LT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
• RT Trent Brown (ankle/knee) limited
• LG Tytus Howard (ankle) did not practice
• DE Denico Autry (knee) DNP
• DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) limited
• LB Jamal Hill (calf) limited
• CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) full
• CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle/knee) DNP
• CB Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique) limited
• S Kaevon Merriweather placed on practice squad injured list
• S Jaylen Reed (forearm; injured reserve) has been designated to return to practice. He was limited on Thursday.
• LS Austin Brinkman (knee) full

SIGNINGS

• S K'Von Wallace (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• DB Rob Carter Jr. signed to reserve/futures contract

INJURIES

• OT Cole Van Lanen (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
• G Patrick Mekari (back) limited
• DE Danny Striggow (elbow/ankle) limited
• CB Montaric Brown (neck) limited
• CB Jarrian Jones (illness) DNP
• CB Greg Newsome II (shoulder) limited

INJURIES

• QB Justin Herbert (hand) was a full participant at practice.
• RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) did not practice.
• WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) DNP
• TE Tucker Fisk (ankle) full
• OT Austin Deculus (oblique) limited
• OT Jamaree Salyer (hamstring) limited
• OLB Bud Dupree (hamstring) DNP
• LB Del'Shawn Phillips (hamstring) limited
• CB Donte Jackson (ankle) full
• CB Elijah Molden (hamstring) limited
• S Kendall Williamson (ankle) DNP

INJURIES

• WR Davante Adams (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and carries no injury designation for Saturday's wild-card game versus Carolina.
• WR Jordan Whittington (knee; did not practice) questionable
• TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring; limited) questionable
• RG Kevin Dotson (ankle; DNP) ruled out
• CB Josh Wallace (ankle; limited) questionable

COACHING NEWS

• The Dolphins fired coach Mike McDaniel on Thursday after four seasons with the team, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Cameron Wolfe reported.

SIGNINGS

• OT Sebastian Gutierrez (practice squad)

INJURIES

• WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) was added to the injury report as a limited participant.
• OT Vederian Lowe (illness) DNP
• OT Morgan Moses (illness) FP
• OT Thayer Munford Jr. (knee) DNP
• G Jared Wilson (concussion protocol) limited
• C Garrett Bradbury (illness) DNP
• DL Khyiris Tonga (foot) DNP
• LB Jack Gibbens (elbow) full
• LB Anfernee Jennings (illness) full
• LB Harold Landry (knee) limited
• LB Robert Spillane (ankle) full
• CB Alex Austin (wrist) limited

COACHING NEWS

• New York will interview former Raiders coach Antonio Pierce for its head coaching job on Friday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• The Giants have requested an interview with Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi for the HC position, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

INJURIES

• TE Grant Calcaterra (ankle) was upgraded to limited.
• TE Dallas Goedert (knee) limited
• OT Lane Johnson (foot) limited
• OL Brett Toth (concussion) DNP
• DT Jalen Carter (hip) limited
• OLB Azeez Ojulari (hamstring) full
• OLB Jaelan Phillips (ankle) full
• LB Nakobe Dean (hamstring) limited
• S Marcus Epps (concussion) limited

INJURIES

• QB Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
• RB Jaylen Warren (illness) did not practice
• WR Ben Skowronek (hand) full
• LB T.J. Watt (lung) full
• LS Christian Kuntz (knee) full

INJURIES

• WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) was a full participant.
• WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) did not practice.
• TE George Kittle (ankle) limited
• LT Trent Williams (hamstring) was upgraded to limited.
• DE Keion White (groin/hamstring) DNP
• DT Kalia Davis (knee) full
• DT Jordan Elliott (knee) limited
• LB Luke Gifford (quadricep) downgraded to DNP
• LB Fred Warner was seen working to the side at Thursday's practice for the first time since suffering a dislocated ankle earlier this season, per local reporters.
• LB Dee Winters (ankle) DNP
• S Ji'Ayir Brown (rib) full

COACHING NEWS

• Tampa Bay fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard after one season on the job, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported. The club has since announced the news, in addition to the firings of special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, QBs coach Thaddeus Lewis, CBs coach Kevin Ross and DL coach Charlie Strong.
• Senior offensive assistant Tom Moore announced his retirement after 48 seasons in the NFL, the Bucs announced. Safeties coach Nick Rapone also retired, per the team.

SIGNINGS

• RB Owen Wright is among 14 players signed to reserve/future contracts.

COACHING NEWS

• Tennessee has requested to interview Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, former Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for its head coaching job, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• Former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is set to interview for the Titans' vacant head coaching job next Saturday, Rapoport reported.