Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said head coach Jason Garrett is not coaching for his job in the team’s Week 17 game, and any reports saying that he is are not accurate. ‘That’s not right, that’s just not correct,’ Jones said on his radio show on 105.3 FM The Fan Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday morning. ‘I’ve addressed that three to four weeks ago and he is not, and that’s all you need to say about it.
Cowboys | Jerry Jones supports Jason Garrett

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said QB Cam Newton’s (ankle) ankle is fine.

Footballguys View: The ankle injury was always thought to be minor, so Newton will be on the field with nothing holding him back in Week 17. The Panthers will be playing without Steve Smith, so their passing game will have a different look.
Panthers | Cam Newton’s ankle is fine

Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill (knee) was practicing with the team Tuesday, Dec. 24, after injuring his knee in the fourth quarter of the team’s Week 16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was wearing a sleeve on his left leg after being sacked seven times by the Bills.
Dolphins | Ryan Tannehill practicing

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed CB Robert Steeples to the practice squad Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Vikings | Robert Steeples re-signs

Tennessee Titans OT Byron Stingily could receive another start at right tackle in Week 17 with OT David Stewart (shoulder) banged up still.
Titans | Byron Stingily could see another start

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (knee) will be doubtful for the team’s Week 17 game, according to head coach Ron Rivera.

Footballguys View: This means more DeAngelo Williams, and that’s not a bad thing. Williams has really flourished with a larger role. Stewart may not play again this year.
Panthers | Jonathan Stewart to be doubtful

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said he has not expressed any interest in the Penn State head coaching job, and is only interested in the job he currently has.
Buccaneers | Greg Schiano not interested in Penn State job