New Orleans Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn may be a defensive coordinator candidate for the New England Patriots this offseason since defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is expected to leave for a head coaching job.

New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores is considered the favorite for the Patriots defensive coordinator job next season if he does not leave for a head coaching job. Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is expected to leave to become the Detroit Lions head coach.

New England Patriots TE Jacob Hollister is a candidate to be inactive for the AFC Championship game because only one player likely will miss the game because of an injury.

Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel received a five-year contract from the Titans, according to a source.

Ohio State co-offensive coordinator Ryan Day is considered a candidate for the Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator position, according to sources.

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Bradford will serve as the team’s No. 2 quarterback in the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 21, according to a source. QB Teddy Bridgewater is expected to be inactive.

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to consider former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy for their soon-to-be vacant offensive coordinator position. He has also received interest from several other teams.

New Orleans Saints DE Trey Hendrickson was fined $18,231 by the National Football League for committing a roughing the passer penalty during the second quarter of the NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 14.

The Houston Texans hired Tracy Smith to be their new assistant special teams coach Friday, Jan. 19. He had served in the same capacity for the Oakland Raiders over the last three years.

Jacksonville Jaguars FS Tashaun Gipson is expected to play in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 21, according to a source. He was listed as questionable on the injury report after returning to practice on a limited basis Friday, Jan. 19.