NFL news roundup: Troy Aikman will assist in Dolphins' HC search as he did with their GM process

FRONT OFFICE NEWS

• The Falcons hired franchise legend Matt Ryan as their new president of football, the team announced.

COACHING NEWS

• Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver completed an interview for Atlanta's head coaching position, the team announced.
• Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak completed an interview for Atlanta's head coaching position, the team announced.
• Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde was requested to interview for Atlanta's head coaching position, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

SIGNINGS

• LB Baylon Spector (from practice squad)

INJURIES

• WR Josh Palmer (ankle) was placed on injured reserve.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• RB Frank Gore Jr.
• DE Andre Jones Jr.

INJURIES

• LT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) was ruled out of Saturday's loss to the Rams after suffering a knee injury in the first quarter. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters that Ekwonu suffered a "significant" knee injury.

INJURIES

• OL Braxton Jones (knee) was downgraded to out for Saturday's game against the Packers.
• OT Ozzy Trapilo suffered a patellar injury during Saturday's game and will miss the remainder of the playoffs, per head coach Ben Johnson.
• DT Andrew Billings (hip) did not return to Saturday's game.
• LB T.J. Edwards suffered an ankle injury in the first half and did not return. Johnson says he suffered a fractured fibula and will miss the rest of the season.
• DB Kyler Gordon was activated from injured reserve.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• TE Nikola Kalinic
• LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin

COACHING NEWS

• Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is interviewing for Cleveland's head coaching position on Saturday, the team announced.
• Former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is expected to interview for Cleveland's head coaching position next week, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

FINES

• LB Devin Bush was fined $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct/obscene gestures while scoring a touchdown in Week 18, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

INJURIES

• OL Jacob Monk (biceps) was ruled out from Saturday's game against the Bears.
• LB Edgerrin Cooper (ankle) did not return to Saturday's game.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• WR Isaiah Neyor

INJURIES

• RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Steelers.
• CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) questionable
• S Jaylen Reed (forearm) is questionable to play Monday.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• WR Tim Jones

INJURIES

• TE Tucker Fisk was activated from injured reserve.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• WR Dalevon Campbell
• CB Isas Waxter

INJURIES

• CB Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) did not return against Carolina after exiting in the first half.

COACHING NEWS

• Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh was requested to interview for Miami's head coaching job, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, the grandson of legendary Dolphins coach Don Shula, was requested to interview for Miami's head coaching job, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
• Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is expected to interview for Miami's head coaching job on Saturday, Pelissero reported.

OTHER NEWS

• ESPN analyst and Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, who consulted with the Dolphins on their GM search, will work in a similar capacity as the team looks for its next head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

FINES

• QB J.J. McCarthy was fined $11,593 for taunting Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon in Week 18, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• WR Jeremiah Webb
• DL Leonard Taylor III

INJURIES

• OT Lane Johnson (foot), listed as questionable, is considered a true game-time decision for Sunday against the 49ers, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
• OL Brett Toth (concussion) was downgraded to out for Sunday's game.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• DB Andre Sam
• LS Charley Hughlett

INJURIES

• DT Isaiahh Loudermilk (ankle) is questionable to play Monday against the Texans.

GAME DAY ELEVATIONS

• WR Malik Turner
• LB Jalen Graham

COACHING NEWS

• Cardinals quarterback coach Israel Woolfork completed an interview for Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator vacancy.
• Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins completed an interview for Tampa Bay's special teams coordinator position.
• Lions passing game coordinator David Shaw completed an interview for Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator vacancy.

COACHING NEWS

• The Titans announced they have completed interviews for their head coaching vacancy with Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Tennessee's interim head coach Mike McCoy, Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuola and former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski.

COACHING NEWS

• The Commanders officially named David Blough as their offensive coordinator.