Free-agent QB Austin Davis (Broncos), WR Terrence Toliver (Bears) and WR Brian Tyms (Colts) worked out for the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Jan. 19.

Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor appears to have a good chance to remain with the team because he was part of the reason offensive coordinator Rick Dennison joined the coaching staff, in the opinion of NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. ‘It would make no sense if the Bills hired Rick Dennison and got rid of Tyrod Taylor, one of the reasons (Dennison) signed there. So do not be surprised if Taylor is back, maybe on some sort of restructured contract for cap reasons. But this is very good news for the Bills’ starter.’

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (illness) said he has been dealing with an illness but will be ready to play in the NFC Championship game.

Former Indianapolis Colts assistant coach Alfredo Roberts will join the Los Angeles Chargers as their running backs coach, according to a source.

The Minnesota Vikings have hired former UCLA offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu as their new running backs coach.

Minnesota Vikings running backs coach Kevin Stefanski has been named the team’s quarterbacks coach for 2017.

Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has been named the team’s permanent offense coordinator.

Footballguys View: Shurmur took over this year after Norv Turner retired from the gig. The Vikings should continue to feature QB Sam Bradford and the short passing game, but it’s unknown whether RB Adrian Peterson will return in 2017.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former Washington Redskins assistant coach Keenan McCardell as their new wide receivers coach.

Footballguys View: McCardell played for the Jaguars from 1996-2001, and now he’s going to be coaching there. He has been a WR coach with Washington and the University of Maryland. Guys like Stefon Diggs, DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Jamison Crowder have benefited from his coaching.

Buffalo Bills DE/LB Shaq Lawson (knee) recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery but is expected to be cleared for offseason workouts.

Footballguys View: A first-round pick in 2016 for the Bills, Lawson played in 10 games as a rookie and collected two sacks. This scope is no big deal, and Lawson should be in for a much larger role in 2017.

Buffalo Bills WR Sammy Watkins (foot) underwent a second surgery on his injured foot last week.

Footballguys View: In 2016, Watkins had to deal with this foot injury and play through some discomfort. Originally it was thought that no surgery and only rest would be needed after his first surgery. Now, Watkins is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.