New England Patriots RB Mike Gillislee (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 18.

New England Patriots RB Rex Burkhead (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 18.

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (hand) is officially listed as did not practice Thursday, Jan. 18.

Baltimore Ravens OG Matt Skura could be a candidate to start at center in 2018 if impending free-agent C Ryan Jensen leaves during free agency.

Baltimore Ravens OT Austin Howard could be released this offseason because the team would save $3 million in salary cap space if he is released.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said he is not sure if QB Sam Bradford or QB Teddy Bridgewater will serve as the backup quarterback in the NFC Championship game. Zimmer said he has considered having three quarterbacks active because of the importance of the game.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner has been named the team’s new offensive coordinator. He will continue to coach the quarterbacks.

Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph (foot) will not be able to play in the 2018 Senior Bowl because of a foot sprain, according to sources. He will not need to undergo surgery and is expected to be sidelined for two weeks. Rudolph still plans to go through measurements and interviews at the Senior Bowl.

Atlanta Falcons DE Vic Beasley will be used only at defensive end next season and will not see any more playing time at linebacker, according to head coach Dan Quinn.

Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman (knee) will not need surgery to repair his torn posterior cruciate ligament and sprained medial collateral ligament, according to head coach Dan Quinn.