Former Green Bay Packers inside linebackers coach Scott McCurley will rejoin the team’s coaching staff under defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, according to sources. McCurley’s role on the coaching staff is uncertain at this point.

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers coach Darryl Drake is receiving interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers to be their new wide receivers coach, according to sources.

Minnesota Vikings DT Shamar Stephen (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 19, and has been ruled out of the NFC Championship game. CB Mackensie Alexander (rib) did not practice and is listed as questionable. WR Adam Thielen (back) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. SS Andrew Sendejo (concussion) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. S Anthony Harris (knee) and C Pat Elflein (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen (back) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 19, and is listed as questionable for the NFC Championship game.

Jacksonville Jaguars FS Tashaun Gipson (foot) is listed as questionable for the AFC title game.

Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen (back) is taking part in practice Friday, Jan. 19.

Minnesota Vikings SS Andrew Sendejo (concussion) is taking part in practice Friday, Jan. 19.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley is interested in the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive coordinator spot.

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Cincinnati Bengals RB Jeremy Hill is likely to leave via free agency, in the opinion of beat writers Jim Owczarski and Paul Dehner Jr.

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Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell showed up five minutes before the walkthrough ended Saturday, Jan. 13, before the Steelers were beaten by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He and a coach were also late to report to the stadium before the game.