NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, Jan. 27

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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)

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OTHER NEWS

LB Matt Milano has been named to the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, replacing injured Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt. Milano, who was named first-team All Pro on Jan. 13, earns his Pro Bowl bid.

INJURIES

LT Jonah Williams (knee) was ruled out for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game versus Kansas City.
RG Alex Cappa (ankle) out

OTHER NEWS

DeMeco Ryans, current 49ers defensive coordinator, has emerged as the top candidate for the Texans’ head coaching position, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Friday, per sources.

SIGNIINGS

HC INTERVIEWS

Wink Martindale, current Giants defensive coordinator, is scheduled to have his second interview for the head coaching job on Saturday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports, per a source.

INJURIES

QB Patrick Mahomes will start Sunday against the Bengals, coach Andy Reid told reporters. Mahomes has been a full participant in practice this week despite a high ankle sprain.
WR Justin Watson (illness) DNP

COACHING HIRES

Mike LaFleur, former Jets offensive coordinator, is being hired as the new Rams OC, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per a source.

INJURIES

QB Tua Tagovailoa remains in the concussion protocol and will not participate in the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reports.

INJURIES

QB Jalen Hurts (shoulder) remains off the injury report and HC Nick Sirianni said there are no restrictions going into Friday’s practice. Said Sirianni: “He’s ready to go.”

OC INTERVIEWS

Shea Tierney, current Giants QBs coach, is set to interview for the vacant offensive coordinator position, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reports, per a source.