NFL news roundup: John Harbaugh interviews with Giants; Patriots add ex-Texans DE to practice squad

COACHING NEWS

• Arizona requested to interview Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for its vacant head coaching position, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

SIGNINGS

• WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (reserve/future)

COACHING NEWS

• Former Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce will interiew with Atlanta for its head coaching vancancy later in the week, per NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo.

COACHING NEWS

• Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is scheduled to interview with the Ravens and Titans on Sunday for their vacant head coaching positions on Sunday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• Baltimore announced it has completed interviews with Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Browns DC Jim Schwartz for its head coaching position.

INJURIES

• QB Josh Allen (foot/knee/right finger) was upgraded to a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
• RB Ty Johnson (ankle) did not practice
• WR Curtis Samuel (neck/elbow; injured reserve) full
• WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) placed on injured reserve
• TE Dalton Kincaid (knee/calf) limited
• DE A.J. Epenesa (neck) limited
• DE Gregory Rousseau (back) limited
• DT Ed Oliver (biceps; IR) limited
• LB Terrel Bernard (calf) limited
• LB Matt Milano (ankle) limited
• LB Shaq Thompson (neck; limited) popped up on the injury report
• CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle) DNP
• S Damar Hamlin (pectoral; IR) full
• S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) DNP
• K Matt Prater (right quad/right calf) upgraded to full

ROSTER CUTS

• S D'Anthony Bell

INJURIES

• WR DJ Moore (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
• WR Rome Odunze (foot) limited
• OL Braxton Jones (knee) full
• DL Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) full
• LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion) full
• LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (back) limited
• DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (concussion) full
• DB Nick McCloud did not practice.

COACHING NEWS

• The Cowboys have requested to interview Giants interim defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen for their vacant DC position, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.

INJURIES

• TE Lucas Krull (foot; injured reserve) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
• DT John Franklin-Myers (hip) full
• LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) limited
• LB Drew Sanders (ankle) limited

COACHING NEWS

• Zac Robinson, the former Falcons offensive coordinator, is scheduled for an interview Thursday for the Lions' vacant OC job, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

INJURIES

• RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
• WR Nico Collins (concussion) did not practice
• WR Justin Watson (concussion) DNP
• LT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) full
• RT Trent Brown (ankle) DNP
• LG Tytus Howard (ankle) limited
• RG Ed Ingram (shoulder) limited
• DE Denico Autry (knee) DNP
• DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) limited
• LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) limited
• CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle/knee) limited
• S Jaylen Reed (knee) full
• LS Austin Brinkman (knee) full

OTHER NEWS

• GM James Gladstone told reporters that the plan remains for Travis Hunter to play both offense and defense next season. Hunter currently is recovering from November knee surgery that ended his rookie season. Hunter, the No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft, played 67% of offensive snaps and 36% def snaps in seven games.

SIGNINGS

• G Ben Cleveland signed a reserve/futures contract.

INJURIES

• QB Matthew Stafford (right finger) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.
• WR Xavier Smith (wrist) full
• TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) full
• DT Poona Ford (elbow) limited
• CB Josh Wallace (ankle) full
• CB Darious Williams (personal) did not participate.
• S Quentin Lake (foot) full

COACHING NEWS

• Miami announced it completed a head coach interview with Packers DC Jeff Hafley and former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. The Dolphins also have requested to interview Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.

INJURIES

• RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
• TE Hunter Henry (knee) limited
• RT Morgan Moses (knee) did not practice
• RT Thayer Munford Jr. (knee) DNP
• DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) limited
• LB Anfernee Jennings (knee) limited
• LB Harold Landry (knee) limited
• CB Alex Austin (wrist) full
• CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) limited

SIGNINGS

• DE Darrell Taylor is signing with New England's practice squad, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The team has since announced the news. Taylor was waived by Houston earlier this week.

ROSTER CUTS

• RB Elijah Mitchell (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• DE Myles Cole signed a reserve/futures contract

COACHING NEWS

• The Giants hosted former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh for an interview for their vacant HC job, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported. The interview is Harbaugh's first in-person visit. Garafolo later reported that Jaxson Dart was included in Harbaugh's interview. Harbaugh left Wednesday night for home and the plan is for him to have multiple meetings with teams. The Titans brass is flying out Thursday morning for a meeting with him at his home.

SIGNINGS

• S Andre' Sam (reserve/future)

COACHING NEWS

• The Steelers have requested to interview Vikings DC Brian Flores, Chargers DC Jesse Minter, Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, Rams DC Chris Shula and Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for their vacant head coaching job, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

RETIREMENTS

• WR Adam Thielen, who joined Pittsburgh midway through the 2025 season, announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons in the NFL. Thielen spent more than nine seasons with the Vikings, including Pro Bowl seasons in 2017 and 2018. He also spent two seasons with the Panthers (2023-2024).

SIGNINGS

• RB Lew Nichols III is among 13 players signed to reserve/futures contracts.

INJURIES

• WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
• WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) limited
• LT Trent Williams (hamstring) was upgraded to a full participant.
• RG Dominick Puni (ankle) limited
• DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) limited
• DE Keion White (groin/hamstring) limited
• LB Luke Gifford (quad) did not practice
• LB Fred Warner (ankle; limited) was limited for a second straight practice.
• LB Dee Winters (ankle) limited
• S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) DNP

SIGNINGS

• WR Colton Dowell (reserve/future)
• TE Hayden Rucci (practice squad)
• S Darrick Forrest (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• WR Javon Baker (practice squad)

INJURIES

• TE Elijah Arroyo (knee) full
• TE AJ Barner (hip) full
• LT Charles Cross (hamstring/knee) was downgraded to limited in Wednesday's practice
• LT Josh Jones (knee) did not practice
• DE Leonard Williams (non-injury related/rest) limited
• LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder) DNP
• LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) limited
• OLB Demarcus Lawrence, who was limited in practice with an Achilles injury, is expected to play Saturday versus the 49ers, head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters.
• CB Tariq Woolen (oblique) limited
• S Coby Bryant (knee) full

COACHING NEWS

• The Buccaneers completed an interview with former Dolphins special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman for their vacant STC position.

COACHING NEWS

• Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is scheduled to interview with the Ravens and Titans on Sunday for their vacant head coaching positions on Sunday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• The Giants hosted former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh for an interview for their vacant HC job, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported. The interview is Harbaugh's first in-person visit. Harbaugh left Wednesday night for home and the plan is for him to have multiple meetings with teams. The Titans brass is flying out Thursday morning for a meeting with him at his home.

COACHING NEWS

• D.J. Williams, the son of Super Bowl XXII MVP Doug Williams who is also a team executive, is being hired as the team's new QB coach, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
• The Commanders are interviewing Vikings DC Brian Flores for their vacant DC job on Wednesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.