NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Nov. 12

INJURIES

• WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) activated off injured reserve

ROSTER CUTS

• WR Cam Johnson
• TE Jordan Matthews

COACHING NEWS

• Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has been fired amid his first season in the role, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Thomas Brown, the Bears' offensive passing game coordinator, is being promoted to OC, per Pelissero. Chicago has since announced the news.

INJURIES

• QB Dak Prescott is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery on his injured hamstring, owner Jerry Jones announced Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan.

COACHING NEWS

• Assistant head coach Mike Westhoff is stepping down to deal with a potential health issue, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

ROSTER CUTS

• DB Keidron Smith

SIGNINGS

• DE Isaiah Thomas (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• OT Mason Brooks (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• DE Derek Rivers

SIGNINGS

• OL Jerome Carvin (practice squad)
• OL Dieter Eiselen (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• QB John Rhys Plumlee (from practice squad)
• LS Peter Bowden (from practice squad)

INJURIES

• RB Isiah Pacheco (fibula) was designated for return from injured reserve, per the league transaction wire.
• DE Charles Omenihu (knee) was designated to return to practice.

OTHER NEWS

• TE Michael Mayer returned to pratice after being away from the team for personal reasons since Week 3. He was designated to return off the reserve/non-football illness list.

INJURIES

• RT Austin Jackson will undergo knee surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per head coach Mike McDaniel.
• CB Kendall Fuller (concussion) will miss Sunday's game against the Raiders, per McDaniel.

SIGNINGS

• LB Tyrel Dodson claimed off waivers from Seahawks

ROSTER CUTS

• P Matt Haack

SIGNINGS

• OL Connor McGovern claimed off waivers from Saints.

INJURIES

• WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice.
• TE Dallas Goedert (ankle) limited
• OT Jordan Mailata (hamstring; injured reserve) full
• LB Nakobe Dean (groin) limited
• CB Darius Slayton (ankle) limited

RETIREMENTS

• DE Vinny Curry will officially retire as a Philadelphia Eagle during Thursday's game against the Commanders. Curry will be recognized as an honorary team captain as he brings his 11-year career to a conclusion. Curry played eight years for the Eagles, helping the team to its only Super Bowl championship. He played one season with the Buccaneers in 2018, which came after six seasons with the Eagles and before another two-year stint in Philly. He last placed for the Jets in 2022. His career included 134 games, 28 starts, 209 tackles and 32.5 sacks.

ROSTER CUTS

• TE Jack Stoll

SIGNINGS

• RB Jonathan Ward (practice squad)
• WR/KR Jamal Agnew (practice squad)

INJURIES

• LB Nick Herbig (hamstring) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens, per head coach Mike Tomlin.
• LB Alex Highsmith (ankle) is dealing with a low ankle sprain and could miss two to three weeks, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Tomlin said earlier in the day that Highsmith was considered week to week.

SIGNINGS

• RB Patrick Taylor Jr. (practice squad)
• CB Deommodore Lenoir has agreed to terms on a five-year, $92 million extension, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

ROSTER CUTS

• RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn (practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• OL Chandler Brewer (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• G Cole Spencer (from practice squad)

INJURIES

• RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) was listed as limited in Tuesday's practice estimation.
• OT Brandon Coleman (shoulder) limited
• OT Cornelius Lucas (ankle) limited
• OT Andrew Wylie (shoulder) limited
• C Tyler Biadasz (ribs/foot/thumb) limited
• DE Clelin Ferrell (knee) limited
• LB Nick Bellore (knee) DNP
• CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) DNP
• K Austin Seibert (right hip) DNP