Carolina Panthers linebackers coach Al Holcomb likely will be a top candidate for the Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator job if Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is hired as the Cardinals’ head coach, in the opinion of CBSSports.com’s Jason La Canfora.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo, former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Matt McCoy and former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell are expected to be offensive coordinator candidates for the Arizona Cardinals if the Cardinals hire Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks as new head coach.

Updating an earlier report, Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks has emerged as the favorite to be hired as Arizona Cardinals head coach, according to sources. No other second interviews are scheduled.

Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau will not be retained for 2018.

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New York Jets quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates is expected to be promoted to offensive coordinator, according to sources.

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has been requested for a second interview for the Indianapolis Colts’ head coaching vacancy.

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks could be the favorite to become the Arizona Cardinals head coach, in the opinion of Panthers beat writer Bill Voth.

Minnesota Vikings WR Laquon Treadwell failed to catch his only target in a 38-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game.

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles (ribs) had precautionary X-rays on his ribs following the NFC Championship game, according to a team source, but the injury isn’t considered serious.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles (undisclosed) was seen leaving the X-ray room following the NFC Championship game, but he said he was ‘fine.’