NFL news roundup: Ravens claim WR Diontae Johnson; Cowboys expected to interview Robert Saleh for head coaching position

COACHING NEWS

• The Falcons completed an interview with Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich for their defensive coordinator position.

INJURIES

• WR Zay Flowers (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
• WR Deonte Harty (knee) was a full participant.

WAIVERS

• WR Diontae Johnson, who has played for the Panthers, Ravens and Texans this season and is a pending free agent, was claimed off waivers by Baltimore but won't be awarded to the team until after the Super Bowl, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The Ravens could potentially get a future compensatory draft pick if Johnson receives a deal from another team this offseason that factors into the formula, NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero added.

SIGNINGS

• QB Anthony Brown (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• DT Eli Ankou (practice squad)

INJURIES

• RB Ray Davis remains in concussion protocol, head coach Sean McDermott said, and was a limited practice participant.
• WR Amari Cooper (back) was listed as a full participant for Wednesday's walkthrough.
• TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) full
• TE Quintin Morris (groin) full
• OL Alec Anderson (calf) limited
• DE Gregory Rousseau (finger) full
• LB Matt Milano (biceps) full
• LB Dorian Williams (elbow) full
• CB Christian Benford (back) full
• CB Taron Johnson (neck) full
• DB Cam Lewis (shoulder/neck) full
• KR Brandon Codrington (hamstring) full

COACHING NEWS

• The Bears completed their interview with former Cowboys and Packers head coach Mike McCarthy for their head coaching position.
• The Bears completed their interview with Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coaching position.

COACHING NEWS

• The Browns officially announced Tommy Rees as their new offensive coordinator.

OTHER NEWS

• Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone and Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kakfa have been selected as the head coaches of the Senior Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 1, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

COACHING NEWS

• The Cowboys are expected to interview former Jets head coach Robert Saleh for their head coaching position, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• The Cowboys are scheduled to interview Seahawks assistant head coach Leslie Frazier on Monday, Rapoport and NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

INJURIES

• RB David Montgomery (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
• G Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) did not practice.
• OT Taylor Decker (personal) DNP
• CB Terrion Arnold (foot) full
• CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring/illness) DNP

SIGNINGS

• DL Leonard Payne was signed to a reserve/future contract.

INJURIES

• RB Joe Mixon (ankle) was added to the injury report in a limited capacity.
• WR Robert Woods (hip) did not practice.
• TE Dalton Schultz (shoulder) was limited in practice.
• TE Cade Stover placed on injured reserve.
• OL Juice Scruggs (ankle) was upgraded to a limited participant.
• G Shaq Mason (knee) was upgraded to a limited participant.
• DE Will Anderson Jr. (hand/elbow) was a full practice participant.
• DE Denico Autry (knee) limited
• LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) was upgraded to a limited participant.

SIGNINGS

• WR Alex Erickson (practice squad)
• WR Jared Wayne (from practice squad)

SIGNINGS

• OT Luke Tenuta was signed to a reserve/future contract.

COACHING NEWS

• The Jaguars completed an interview with Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen for their head coaching position.

SIGNINGS

• WR Jason Brownlee (practice squad)

ROSTER CUTS

• TE Robert Tonyan (practice squad)

INJURIES

• QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
• RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) full
• FB Carson Steele (hip) full
• WR Mecole Hardman (knee) was a limited participant.
• OT D.J. Humphries (hamstring) full
• OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) full
• DL Chris Jones (calf) full
• CB Trent McDuffie (knee) full
• CB Jaylen Watson (ankle) full

INJURIES

• TE Tyler Higbee (chest) was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice estimation.
• OL Alaric Jackson (chest) was listed as a non-participant.
• NT Bobby Brown III (shoulder) DNP
• CB Ahkello Witherspoon (thigh) DNP

SIGNINGS

• QB Brett Rypien was one of 13 players signed to reserve/futures contracts.

COACHING NEWS

• The Giants fired defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson and safeties coach Michael Treier, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per sources.

OTHER NEWS

• Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kakfa and Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone have been selected as the head coaches of the Senior Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 1, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

COACHING NEWS

• The Jets completed their interview with Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coaching position.
• New York is interviewing Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for its head coaching position Thursday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

INJURIES

• QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) was a full practice participant.
• WR A.J. Brown (knee/rest) did not practice Wednesday as part of managing his injury, he said, and felt good after Sunday's wild-card win over the Packers.

SIGNINGS

• LB Deion Jennings was signed to a reserve/future contract.

FRONT OFFICE NEWS

• The Titans completed an interview with Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi for their GM position.

INJURIES

• WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring/rest) was upgraded to a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
• TE Ben Sinnott (shoulder) limited
• DT Daron Payne (finger) limited
• LB Frankie Luvu (shoulder) was a full practice participant.
• LB Bobby Wagner (ankle) did not practice.
• CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) full
• K Zane Gonzalez (hip) was upgraded to full.

WORKOUTS

• Kickers Aldrick Rosas, Matthew Wright and Tucker McCann worked out for the team with Zane Gonzalez dealing with a hip injury, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.