NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Feb. 7

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Buffalo Bills
2023 · 11-6-0

COACHING NEWS

  • The Bills announced the hiring of Ronald Curry as quarterbacks coach, Jahmile Addae as cornerbacks coach and Christian Taylor as a defensive quality control coach.

Dallas Cowboys
2023 · 12-5-0

COACHING NEWS

  • The Cowboys have interviewed former Buffalo Bills and New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan for their defensive coordinator position, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Detroit Lions
2023 · 12-5-0

SIGNINGS

  • WR Tre’Quan Smith was signed to a reserve/futures contract

Kansas City Chiefs
2023 · 11-6-0

INJURIES

  • RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) remains on injured reserve but was a limited participant Wednesday.
  • RB Isiah Pacheco (toe/ankle) full
  • WR Richie James (foot) full
  • WR Rashee Rice (ankle) full
  • WR Skyy Moore (knee) activated off injured reserve and was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
  • OL Joe Thuney (pectoral) DNP
  • OL Prince Tega Wanogho (quad) was a full participant but remains on injured reserve.
  • DE Charles Omenihu (knee) was placed on injured reserve.
  • DT Chris Jones (quad) full
  • CB L’Jarius Sneed (calf) full

OTHER NEWS

  • CB L’Jarius Sneed missed practice earlier this week because of the birth of his daughter, NFL Network Insider James Palmer reported.

Las Vegas Raiders
2023 · 8-9-0

COACHING NEWS

  • The Raiders are hiring former Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell as their run game coordinator and linebackers coach, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per sources.

New England Patriots
2023 · 4-13-0

FRONT OFFICE NEWS

  • The Patriots are expected to hire Alonzo Highsmith as a senior personnel executive, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Highsmith was previously the general manager for the University of Miami.

New York Giants
2023 · 6-11-0

COACHING NEWS

  • Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka had assistant head coach added to his role.
  • Quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney will also be the offensive passing game coordinator.
  • Secondary coach Jerome Henderson will also be the defensive passing game coordinator.
  • Charlie Bullen has been hired as outside linebackers coach.
  • Zak Kuhr has been hired as a defensive assistant.

San Francisco 49ers
2023 · 12-5-0

INJURIES

  • TE George Kittle (toe) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
  • OL Trent Williams (rest) DNP
  • DT Arik Armstead (knee/foot) limited
  • DT Kalia Davis (ankle) full
  • CB Ambry Thomas (ankle) limited

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2023 · 9-8-0

COACHING NEWS

  • Thomas McGaughey, formerly the Giants’ special teams coordinator, has been hired as the Bucs’ special teams coordinator, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.

Washington Commanders
2023 · 4-13-0

COACHING NEWS

  • The Commanders requested to interview Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells for their offensive line coach position, but Dallas blocked the interview request, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.