NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Jan. 12

COACHING INTERVIEWS

• The Falcons interview Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their head coaching position, the team announced Friday.

INJURIES

• TE Mark Andrews (ankle) has been designated to return from injured reserve and has returned to practice.

INJURIES

• WR Gabe Davis (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Steelers.
• LB Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) questionable
• CB Rasul Douglas (knee) questionable
• S Taylor Rapp (calf) ruled out

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• RB John Kelly Jr.
• K Riley Patterson

INJURIES

• G Tyler Smith (foot) has no injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Packers.
• CB Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) has no injury designation.

INJURIES

• WR Kalif Raymond (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams.
• TE Sam LaPorta (knee) questionable

INJURIES

• RB AJ Dillon (thumb/neck) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.
• WR Christian Watson (hamstring) questionable
• CB Jaire Alexander (ankle) questionable

SIGNINGS

• CB David Long Jr. signed to practice squad

ROSTER CUTS

• RB Kenyan Drake released from practice squad

FRONT OFFICE INTERVIEWS

• The Raiders will interview Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds and Bills director of player personnel Terrance Gray today, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• The Raiders will interview interim general manager Champ Kelly on Saturday, per Rapoport.

COACHING INTERVIEW

• The Chargers completed an interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken for their head coaching position, the team announced.

INJURIES

• TE Tyler Higbee (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's Wild Card playoff game versus the Lions.
• OL Kevin Dotson (shoulder) questionable
• OL Joe Noteboom (foot) questionable
• LB Troy Reeder (knee) questionable
• DB Jordan Fuller (ankle) questionable

HIRES

• The Patriots have hired Jerod Mayo as their next head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

COACHING INTERVIEWS

• Ravens secondary coach Dennard Wilson recently interviewed for the Giants' vacant defensive coordinator job previously held by Wink Martindale, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

INJURIES

• QB Jalen Hurts (right finger) was upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice.
• RB D'Andre Swift (illness) full
• WR A.J. Brown (knee) DNP
• WR Britain Covey (groin) limited
• WR DeVonta Smith (ankle) full
• CB Darius Slay (knee) full
• S Reed Blankenship (groin) DNP
• S Sydney Brown (knee) DNP

INJURIES

• LB T.J. Watt (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bills.

INJURIES

• QB Baker Mayfield (ankle/ribs) was upgraded to limited participation on Friday.
• WR Chris Godwin (knee/rest) DNP
• OT Tristan Wirfs (illness) limited
• LB K.J. Britt (calf) limited

COACHING INTERVIEWS

• The Titans will interview Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce for their head coach position this weekend, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
• The Titans have completed an interview with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their head coaching position, the team announced Friday.