Former Chicago Bears and University of Illinois head coach Lovie Smith was named as the new defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans on Friday, Jan. 29.

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens TE Nick Boyle received a a two-year, $13 million contract extension Friday, Jan. 29, which includes $10.5 million fully guaranteed upon signing, according to a source.

Kyle Smith (Football Team) on Friday, Jan. 29, was hired as the Atlanta Falcons’ vice president of player personnel.

Tennessee Titans outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen on Friday, Jan. 29, was promoted to defensive coordinator.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 29.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will have his contract addressed this offseason, according to president Art Rooney II.

Former QB Mark Brunell was hired by the Detroit Lions as quarterbacks coach Friday, Jan. 29.

Kansas City Chiefs LB Willie Gay (knee) underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee Friday, Jan. 29, and he’ll be out four months.

Tennessee Titans tight ends coach Todd Downing is expected to be promoted to offensive coordinator, according to a source.

Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz is unlikely to be back with the team in 2021, in the opinion of PhillyVoice.com’s Jimmy Kempski, who notes that the Eagles would gain a little over $4.7 million in cap space by releasing Ertz. He also writes that the team will likely attempt to trade Ertz initially, but they have no leverage and he expects other clubs to simply wait for the Eagles to release Ertz.