NFL Transactions for January 19, 2021 | Daily Workouts, Roster Cuts, and Signings
- Falcons hired Saints executive Terry Fontenot as their next GM
- Falcons interviewed Panthers WR Coach Frisman Jackson for their OC position
Baltimore Ravens
- Ravens cut QB Robert Griffin, RB Mark Ingram, WR De’Anthony Thomas, CB Davontae Harris, and CB Tramon Williams
- Ravens signed LB Aaron Adeoye, DT Aaron Crawford, DT Braxton Hoyett, QB Tyler Huntley, WR Jaylon Moore, LS Nick Moore, DE Chauncey Rivers, DB Nigel Warrior,DB Chris Westry, RB Ty’Son Williams, and TE Eli Wolf to futures
Buffalo Bills
- Bills OC Brian Daboll is staying in Buffalo
- Bills are hosting QB Chad Kelly and K Tristan Vizcaino
- Bills are flying in WR Jake Kumerow for a visit and he is expected to sign per Ryan Talbot of NYUpstate.
Chicago Bears
- Bears requested an interview with Colts DB coach Jonathan Gannon for DC
- Bears requested an interview with Cowboys assistant George Edwards for their DC position
Cleveland Browns
- Browns signed S Elijah Benton, WR Ja’Marucs Bradley, TE Jordan Franks, CB A.J. Green, G Cordel Iwuagwu, QB Kyle Lauletta, DE Cameron Malveaux, TE Kyle Markway, K Matt McCrane, LB Montrel Meander, C Javon Patterson, FB Johnny Stanton, T Alex Taylor, and WR Derrick Willies to a futures contract
Detroit Lions
- Lions expected to hire Saints Assistant HC/TE’s coach Dan Campbell
Houston Texans
- Texans interviewed Chiefs OC Eric Bienemy, Bills DC Leslie Frazier, Colts DC Matt Eberflus, and Ravens WR’s Coach David Culley
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Jaguars parted ways with Assistant GM John Idzik
- Jaguars interviewed Scott Linehan for Offensive Coordinator
Los Angeles Chargers
- Chargers hired Rams DC Brandon Staley as their next head coach
Los Angeles Rams
- Rams OC Kevin O’Connell is a potential candidate to joine Chargers
- Rams signed DT Eric Banks, TE Kendall Blanton, DT Marquise Copeland, DB Donte Deayon, OL Jamil Demby, DT Michael Hoecht, LS Colin Holba, WW JJ Koski, K Austin MacGinnis, DB Tyrique McGhee, QB Bryce Perkins, LB Christian Rozeboom, DL Jonah Williams, and P Brandon Wright to a futures contract.
New Orleans Saints
- Saints released WR Jake Kumerow from their PS
- Saints signed LB Andrew Dowell, DT Ryan Glasgow, TE Garrett Griffin, DB Grant Haley, LB Chase Hansen, WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, RB Tony Jones, WR Jake Lampman, DT Christian Ringo, QB Trevor Siemian, OT Calvin Throckmorton, DE Marcus Willoughby, and TE Ethan Wolf to a futures contract
- Saints WR Michael Thomas is expected to have ankle surgery
Philadelphia Eagles
- Eagles interviewed Buccaneers DC Todd Bowles
- Josh McDaniels is a prime candidate for the Eagles HC job
- Jason Peters would like to continue to play, but it will likely be with another team.
- Eagles are expected to interview Colts OC Nick Sirianni for their head coaching vacancy
- Eagles are interested in interviewing Cowboys special teams coach John Fassel
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Steelers activated DB Joe Haden from the COVID-19 list
San Francisco 49ers
- 49ers promoted Mike McDaniel to offensive coordinator
- 49ers promoted LB’s coach DeMeco Ryans to defensive coordinator
Seattle Seahawks
- Seahawks have spoken to Adam Gase about their OC position
- Seahawks have also expressed interest in Chiefs passing coordinator Mike Kafka
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Buccaneers designate DT Vita Vea to return from IR
Tennessee Titans
- Titans activated DT Teair Tart and C Aaron Brewer from COVID-19 list
Washington Football Team
- Washington is meeting with former Panthers GM Marty Hurney regarding their GM job
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