NFL News & Rumors: 1/15

NFL

• Toronto Argonauts DT Armond Armstead has workouts scheduled with the Patriots, Colts, and Eagles. (ESPN.com)
  

Bears

• WR Brandon Marshall will reportedly undergo offseason arthroscopic surgery on his hip.  (Michael C. Wright)
• Colts OC Bruce Arians is among the finalists for the Bears head-coaching vacancy. (Adam Schefter)
• The Bears could announce their new head coach sometime on Wednesday. (NFLTR)
  
• S Craig Steltz underwent surgery to repair a torn right pectoral tendon back in December. (ESPN Chicago)

Bengals

• Bengals LT Andrew Whitworth will replace Ryan Clady on this year’s Pro Bowl roster. (Denver Post)
  

Broncos

• John Elway confirmed that they intend to pick up Peyton Manning‘s option for the next two seasons. (NFLTR)
• The Denver Broncos reiterated that they believe Brock Osweiler is their quarterback of the future. (Denver Post)
• Broncos could end up using the franchise tag on free agent LT Ryan Clady. (Denver Post)
• John Elway mentioned that CB Omar Bolden could compete for a starting job next season. (Denver Post)
• Broncos fired DBs coach Ron Milus. (Jeff Legwold)

Cardinals

• Steelers OC Todd Haley reportedly set the asking price “very high” for the Cardinals job because he’s comfortable remaining in Pittsburgh next season. (NFLTR)
  
• The Cardinals will interview Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell for their head-coaching vacancy.  (Ian Rapoport)

Chargers

• The Chargers hired Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy as their next head coach. (NFLTR)
  
• Mike McCoy mentioned that he intends to hire an offensive coordinator who will also handle play-calling duties. (NFL.com)
• New HC Mike McCoy reportedly wants to keep DC John Pagano on his staff next season. (NFLTR)

Chiefs

• HC Andy Reid told reporters that he will call the team’s offensive plays next year. (Kansas City Star)
  
• Chiefs GM John Dorsey told reporters that they intend to take the best available player with the No. 1 overall pick. (NFLTR)
• Peyton Hillis “didn’t impress anyone in Kansas City” this season and is unlikely to be back. (NFLTR)
• Hired former Bears special teams coordinator Dave Toub.

Cowboys

• The Cowboys expect to use DeMarcus Ware in a role similar to what Simeon Rice played in Monte Kiffin‘s 4-3 scheme. (Bryan Broaddus)
  

Eagles

• Eagles signed OL Allen Barbre
  

Giants

• Giants CB Terrell Thomas mentioned that he’s expects to be cut in the near future, but still hopes to return to New York next season. (Newark Star-Ledger)
  
• Giants signed WR Kris Adams and CB Antonio Dennard to reserve/future contracts.

Jaguars

• Jaguars received permission to interview Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell for their head-coaching vacancy. (Adam Schefter)
  

Jets

• Jets will bring in John Idzik to interview for their general manager vacancy on Wednesday. (Adam Schefter)
  

Lions

• Lions GM Martin Mayhew ruled out the franchise tag for DE Cliff Avril as well as their other free agents. (NFLTR)

Packers

• Packers HC Mike McCarthy told reporters that he’s “very confident” that DC Dom Capers will be back next season. (NFLTR)
• CBs coach Joe Whitt mentioned that Tramon Williams is not guaranteed starting job next season (Jason Wilde)
• Eli Manning will replace Packers QB Aaron Rodgers on this year’s Pro Bowl roster. (Jason Wilde)
• DE Jerel Worthy underwent require surgery on Tuesday. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)
• Packers signed TE Brandon Bostick, QB B.J. Coleman, OT Andrew Datko, C Garth Gerhart, G Joe Gibbs, LB Micah Johnson, CB James Nixon and S Chaz Powell to reserve/future contracts.
  

Patriots

• TE Rob Gronkowski‘s second forearm fracture is not identical to the previous one that he suffered earlier in the season. (CSN New England)

Ravens

• Joe Flacco‘s agent mentioned that he believes his client is a “top-five, elite quarterback.” Could complicate negotiations regarding a long-term deal. (NFLTR)
  

Seahawks

• Seahawks HC Pete Carroll mentioned that they would like to find a backup QB similar to Russell Wilson. (NFLTR)
• GM John Schneider mentioned that they intend to shop Matt Flynn around the league. (NFLTR) 
• DT Alan Branch mentioned that he hopes to re-sign with Seattle next season. (ESPN 710 Seattle)

Texans

• FS Glover Quin is “pretty optimistic” that he’ll re-sign with the Texans. (HoustonTexans.com)
• Texans signed QB Case Keenum, OT Nick Mondek, WR Jeff Maehl, DE Keith Browner, and TE Jake Byrne to reserve/future contracts.
  

Titans

• Titans may end up using their franchise tag on free agent TE Jared Cook. (NFLTR)
• Titans signed WR Roberto Wallace, G Casey Studdard and WR Michael Calvin to reserve/future contracts.