NFL Notes: Bengals, Lions, Steelers, & Titans

Bengals

• According to Aaron Wilson, Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson is emerging as a “strong candidate” for head coaching jobs at NFL and college levels.

Lions

Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press takes a look at 10 potential GM candidates for the Lions who should be on their short list. The list includes:

• Packers director of pro personnel Eliot Wolf
• Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta
• Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio
• Falcons assistant general manager Scott Pioli
• Giants vice president of player evaluation Marc Ross
• Texans director of pro personnel Brian Gaine
• Seahawks co-director of player personnel Trent Kirchner
• Vikings assistant general manager George Paton
• Cowboys senior director of college and pro scouting Will McClay
• Chiefs director of football operations Chris Ballard

Steelers

• Steelers rookie CB Doran Grant mentioned that there were a few teams interested in signing him to a contract, which promoted Pittsburgh to promote him to their active roster on Wednesday. (Mark Kaboly)

Titans

• Titans interim HC Mike Mularkey told reporters that rookie RB David Cobb likely won’t be activated from the short-term injured reserve list until next week. (Terry McCormick)
• Terry McCormick mentions that the Titans may have to make a roster move in the coming days with CBs Jason McCourty and Blidi Wreh-Wilson dealing with injuries.