Harbaugh: Nobody has called his staff about coaching vacancies

Under a new NFL rule that took effect Wednesday, teams with head coaching vacancies can now request virtual interviews with candidates before the end of the regular season.

But as the league’s coaching carousel speeds up, it’s business as usual in Baltimore. No Ravens coaches have been contacted about any vacancies, coach John Harbaugh said Thursday. Harbaugh said he’s “very supportive” of his coaching staff in such scenarios, but he questioned the timing of the rule.

“It seems like kind of an odd time for guys to be preparing for the most important part of the season to take time to prepare for an interview,” said Harbaugh, whose Ravens are still battling for a wild-card berth. “But, hey, we’ll see. We’ll cross that bridge if we get there when the time comes.”

Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman interviewed for the Cleveland Browns’ vacancy last season, while defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale interviewed for the New York Giants’. Martindale said the experience “surely did help” prepare him for future interviews, but said he’s happy to continue coaching the Ravens.

“I love the job that I’m at,” Martindale said Thursday. “The culture … that we’ve built here is outstanding, and I know what I want to see when I get into those opportunities.”

The Houston Texans, Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons all fired their head coach this season, and several more jobs could open up after Week 17.

Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell was one of five players who returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.

Campbell, who has been hampered by a nagging calf injury, was a limited participant.

Cornerbacks Marcus Peters (calf ) and Jimmy Smith (ribs/shoulder) remained sidelined with injuries that kept them out of Sunday’s home win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who practiced Wednesday, was a new addition to the injury report. Brown did not practice because of a knee injury.

Wide receiver Dez Bryant (thigh) and defensive back/ linebacker Anthony Levine Sr. (abdomen) also returned to practice and were limited. Running back Mark Ingram II, who was inactive for the Jaguars game, did not practice for a non-injury-related reason.

Outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (knee), offensive linemen Tyre Phillips (concussion) and Matt Skura (back), fullback Patrick Ricard (knee) and rookie linebacker Kristian Welch (foot), all of whom didn’t practice Wednesday, were full participants Thursday.

New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones (hamstring/ankle) was limited in practice for a second straight day. So was defensive back Darnay Holmes (knee).

Wide receiver Golden Tate (calf ), who was limited Wednesday, did not practice Thursday. Tight end Evan Engram (calf ) and offensive tackle Matt Peart (ankle) were full participants.