NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Jan. 11

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(NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order.)

INJURIES

  • The Ravens said Wednesday that CB Brandon Stephens had become acutely ill ahead of their Week 18 game against the Bengals, and was transported to a Cincinnati hospital for evaluation. Stephens has since returned to Baltimore, per the team’s statement.

INJURIES

  • WR Jamison Crowder had his 21-day practice window opened, per coach Sean McDermott.
  • DT Jordan Phillips (shoulder) will not practice on Wednesday, per McDermott.
  • S Jordan Poyer (knee) will not practice on Wednesday, per McDermott.
  • S Micah Hyde had his 21-day practice window opened, per McDermott.

COACHING INTERVIEWS

  • Kellen Moore, Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator, has received an interview request for the Panthers’ head coach position, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
  • Frank Reich, former Indianapolis Colts head coach, is being interviewed Wednesday for the Panthers’ head coach position, per Rapoport.

COACHING INTERVIEWS

  • Jim Schwartz, Tennessee Titans senior defensive assistant, is set to interview for the Browns’ defensive coordinator position on Wednesday, the first candidate to be interviewed for the opening, the team announced.

COACHING INTERVIEWS

  • Bubba Ventrone, the Colts’ special teams coordinator, is interviewing for the team’s head coaching position Wednesday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

INJURIES

  • OT Blake Brandel, who suffered a torn MCL, has been designated to return to practice from injured reserve.

SIGNINGS

  • WR James Washington signed to the practice squad
  • OL Solomon Kindley signed to reserve/futures contract

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