Philadelphia Eagles LB Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring) and LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 18. CB Sidney Jones (hamstring) participated fully.

Minnesota Vikings DT Shamar Stephen (knee, ankle) and WR Michael Floyd (illness) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 18. SS Andrew Sendejo (concussion) and CB Mackensie Alexander (ribs) were limited. S Anthony Harris (knee) and C Pat Elflein (shoulder) participated fully.

Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen (back) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Jan. 18, after missing practice Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Oakland Raiders quality control coach (offense) Tim Berbenich, director of football research Dave Razzano, assistant special teams coach Byron Storer, tight ends coach Frank Smith and defensive line coach Mike Trgovac were officially added to Oakland’s coaching staff Thursday, Jan. 18.

Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant will be in talks with the franchise this offseason about a contract extension, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff.

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan’s potential contract extension will be the focus of the offseason, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff.

Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr was given high praise from new offensive coordinator Greg Olson. Olson opined that Carr’s football intelligence is ‘off the charts’ and spoke highly of the quarterback’s physical talent, accuracy and quick release.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (hand) returned to practice Thursday, Jan. 18, after injuring his hand in practice Wednesday, Jan. 17. The swelling in Brady’s hand doesn’t appear to have worsened as he was practicing instead of receiving treatment. The extent of Brady’s practice participation was not disclosed.

Footballguys View: This is worth watching, and he has a brutal matchup. That said, the only way Brady doesn’t play and find a way to perform is on a stretcher or in a casket. He’ll put up points and while the production may not be what he normally does, who are you trusting over him? Nick Foles against a tough Minnesota defense? Blake Bortles? Case Keenum? It’s not a great mathcup and the injury is a worry but he’s the most reliable guy here.

Alabama WR Calvin Ridley was given to the Chicago Bears in the first 2018 mock draft by ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper. Ridley is widely considered the top wide receiver available in the 2018 draft class.

Footballguys View: The Bears are desperate for receiving help. Kevin White is never healthy and Alshon Jeffery is long gone. It’s too early to take mocks seriously – well, it’s always too early for that – but this makes a lot of sense.

Jacksonville Jaguars FS Tashaun Gipson (foot) isn’t expected to practice Thursday, Jan. 18.