NFL Notes: Bills, Eagles, Giants, Panthers, & Raiders

Bills

• Ian Rapoport reports that the Bills interview with Browns OC Kyle Shanahan is scheduled for Thursday.

Eagles

• Eagles G Evan Mathis has been named to the 2014 Pro Bowl as Saints G Jahri Evans is unable to participate due to injury. (Jeff McLane)

Giants

• Dan Grazinao of ESPN lists former Falcons HC Mike Smith, former Raiders HC Dennis Allen, Ravens DBs coach Steve Spagnuolo, Bills DC Jim Schwartz, 49ers DC Vic Fangio, and Bills DL coach Pepper Johnson as potential candidates for the Giants DC position.
• The Giants fired defensive backs coach Peter Giunta. (Dan Graziano)

Panthers

• Bill Voth of Black and Blue Review has spoken to two league sources who expressed concern about DT Star Lotulelei’s status for Saturday’s playoff game against the Seahawks.

Raiders

• Vic Tafur reports interim HC Tony Sparano will meet with Raiders owner Mark Davis again on Wednesday afternoon regarding their head-coaching job.