NFL changes combine format

The NFL Scouting Combine will look different in 2021 after the league sent a memo to its teams Monday detailing the change.

Players will not gather in Indianapolis to run through drills, conduct interviews with teams and receive medical tests.

Rather, NFL teams will attend college pro days to measure players’ bodies and their speed and agility. They will also do their interviews virtually. Players with medical issues will participate in a centralized medical recheck, likely in early April.

“We will work with the schools to encourage consistency in testing and drills across pro days and ensure that all clubs have access to video from those workouts, irrespective of whether the club is represented at a particular workout,” the NFL told teams in a memo obtained by The AP.

Ravens to release veteran RB Ingram

The Ravens reportedly will release running back Mark Ingram on Tuesday, saving the team $5 million in salary-cap space.

The 10-year veteran was a healthy scratch for four of the Ravens’ final five games this season, including both playoff games. The team mostly used rookie J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards to lead the NFL in rushing.

Ravens waive RG3 after three seasons

The Ravens waived backup quarterback Robert Griffin III after three seasons. Griffin was the backup for Lamar Jackson for about a dozen games, including two as a starter.

Niners boost Ryans to DC, McDaniel to OC

The 49ers promoted linebackers coach DeMeco Ryans to defensive coordinator and run game coordinator Mike McDaniel to offensive coordinator to fill openings on the staff after Robert Saleh left to take over as head coach for the Jets.

Texans interview Bieniemy, 3 others

The Texans interviewed Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, Bills assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and Ravens assistant head coach/receivers coach David Culley on Monday.