NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, Feb. 21

ROSTER CUTS

• DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, as NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Feb. 17. Muhammad is expected to receive interest from teams after tallying nine starts with the Bears in 2022, per Rapoport.

COACHING NEWS

• The Browns have parted ways with special teams coordinator Mike Priefer, the team announced Tuesday. Priefer had held the position since 2019.
• Bubba Ventrone, current Colts ST coordinator, has been requested for an interview for the vacant STC role, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources.
• Ephraim Banda, current defensive coordinator at Utah State, is expected to be hired as the Browns’ new safeties coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

INJURIES

• WR Mecole Hardman underwent successful groin repair surgery with Dr. William Meyers this morning, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source. Hardman, who is set to become a free agent this offseason, clears up an issue that hindered his 2022 season. 

COACHING NEWS

• Chase Blackburn, formerly of the Panthers and Titans’ coaching staffs, is being hired as Los Angeles’ special teams coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources. The team has since announced the news.

COACHING NEWS

• Vance Joseph, former Cardinals defensive coordinator, interviewed for the vacant defensive coordinator job on Tuesday and is due to meet with the team again on Wednesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Joseph is also a top candidate for the Broncos’ DC job.
• Jesse Minter, current Michigan defensive coordinator, interviewed for the Eagles’ vacant DC job, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
• Chris Shula, current Rams DB coach/pass game coordinator, interviewed for the Eagles’ vacant DC job, per Garafolo.

INJURIES

• QB Brock Purdy visited on Tuesday with Dr. Keith Meister, who recommended postponing elbow surgery due to Purdy’s ongoing inflammation, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Purdy is set to meet with Meister again in early March and all signs continue to point to a UCL repair that would have Purdy ready for the 2023 season.

SIGNINGS

• OG Phil Haynes to one-year extension worth $4 million with a max value of $5 million with incentives, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

COACHING NEWS

• Skip Peete, former Cowboys RB coach, is heading to Tampa Bay with the same role on Todd Bowles’ staff, NFL Network’s Jane Slater reported. 

COACHING NEWS

• Justin Outten, former Broncos offensive coordinator, has been hired as the Titans’ new running backs coach/run game coordinator.