NFL Notes: Falcons, Jets, Lions, & Seahawks

Falcons

• Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Falcons do, in fact, have an interview scheduled with Seahawks DC Dan Quinn for tomorrow.
• According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Atlanta is expected to wait the required two weeks to hire Quinn as their next head coach.

Jets

• Jason La Canfora reports that the Jets are finalizing a deal with Cardinals LBs coach Mike Caldwell to their assistant head coach.
• Interestingly enough, La Canfora adds that it sounds like the Jets hiring OC Chan Gailey “might not be a slam dunk” like many assumed.

Lions

• Lions WR Golden Tate will replace Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin on the Pro Bowl roster.

Seahawks

• CB Richard Sherman said after Sunday’s game that he expects to play in the Super Bowl, despite sustaining a left elbow injury.
• Steve Wyche of NFL Media reports that X-rays came back negative on Sherman’s injured elbow.
• S Earl Thomas expects to be available for the Super Bowl as well, after he had his shoulder popped back in socket during Sunday’s game.