New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is scheduled to interview with the Philadelphia Eagles regarding their head coaching vacancy Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell will not be allowed to interview for the offensive coordinator vacancy with the Los Angeles Chargers for now after the Rams denied the request based on the fact it would be a lateral move. However, the ‘lines of communications remain open, so things could change,’ according to Albert Breer of The MMQB.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs coach Jim O’Neil is expected to be named as the new defensive coordinator at Northwestern University, according to sources.

Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock is a player that president of football operations John Elway is ‘still high on,’ but Elway indicated Tuesday, Jan. 19, that new general manager George Paton ‘will continue to look to fill that spot if we don’t think that Drew is that guy.’

Atlanta Falcons new head coach Arthur Smith told reporters Tuesday, Jan. 19, that he intends to call his own plays on offense in his new role.

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is reportedly nearing a deal to become the new defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams, according to sources.

Jacksonville Jaguars assistant offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr. is expected to take the same position with the Carolina Panthers in the coming days, according to Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports.

Contrary to a previous report, New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen will remain in his current post as opposed to becoming the new defensive coordinator at Louisiana State University, according to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.

Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni is reportedly interviewing with the Philadelphia Eagles for their head coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 19.

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas (ankle) is likely to have multiple surgeries on the torn deltoid and other injured ligaments in his high ankle this offseason.