NFL Notes: Bengals, Buccaneers, Lions, Packers, & Steelers

Bengals

• The Cincinnati Bengals announced that they’ve hired former Redskins DC Jim Haslett as their LBs coach.

Buccaneers

• New Buccaneers HC Dirk Koetter confirmed that he will continue to be the team’s offensive play-caller.
• Koetter said that majority of the Bucs’ offensive staff will be back next season.

Lions

• Josh Katzenstein reports that the Lions have fired senior personnel executive Scott McEwen.

Packers

• The Packers officially ruled out WR Davante Adams (knee) for Saturday’s game against the Cardinals.
• Aaron Wilson reports that the Packers tried out Jason Ankrah.

Steelers

• The Pittsburgh Steelers have ruled out RB DeAngelo Williams for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.
• Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger told reporters that he threw the ball briefly on Friday. (Jeremy Fowler)
• HC Mike Tomlin confirmed that Roethlisberger practiced for first time this week “did a nice job.” (Gerry Dulac)
• Tomlin said of Roethlisberger: “I wanted to see as variety of throws, I wanted to see enough, no more. I thought it was as productive day.” (Gerry Dulac)