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Rams | Ahkello Witherspoon ruled out Sat Jan 10, 06:50 PM
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game because of his shoulder injury.
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The Green Bay Packers have declared QB Desmond Ridder, CB Jaylin Simpson, WR Dontayvion Wicks, LB Collin Oliver, WR Jakobie Keeney-James and OT Zach Tom inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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The Chicago Bears have declared LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, QB Case Keenum, LB Ruben Hyppolite II, WR Jahdae Walker and OG Luke Newman inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers OG Robert Hunt (pectoral) has been able to return to the Wild Card playoff game after missing some time because of a pectoral injury.
Link to storyDenver Broncos LB Drew Sanders (foot) had his 21-day practice window opened Saturday, Jan. 10.
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Carolina Panthers OG Robert Hunt (pectoral) suffered a pectoral injury during the Wild Card playoff game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the Wild Card playoff game and is considered questionable to return.
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Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) will not return to the Wild Card playoff game because of a knee injury.
Link to storyNew England Patriots CB Alex Austin (wrist) has been ruled out of the Wild Card game.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) was carted off the field after suffering an apparent knee injury during the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storyJacksonville Jaguars WR Tim X. Jones was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 10, and will be available for the Wild Card game.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers practice squad WR Malik Turner was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 10, and will be available for the Wild Card game.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers practice squad WR Dalevon Campbell was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 10, and will be available for the Wild Card game.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers TE Tucker Fisk (ankle) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 10. The team also placed WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills practice squad RB Frank Gore Jr. was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 10, and will be available for the Wild Card game.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 10.
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New England Patriots practice squad WR Jeremiah Webb was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 10, and will be available for the Wild Card game.
Link to storyChicago Bears OT Braxton Jones (knee) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storyChicago Bears practice squad TE Nikola Kalinic was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 10, and will be available for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storyChicago Bears CB Kyler Gordon (groin) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 10.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers practice squad WR Isaiah Neyor was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 10, and will be available for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (ankle) was limited during practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game. OG Isaac Seumalo (non-injury) did not participate in practice but is not on the injury report. DE Cameron Heyward (non-injury) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist), WR Ben Skowronek (hand), RB Jaylen Warren (illness), LS Christian Kuntz (knee), TE Jonnu Smith (glute) and LB T.J. Watt (lung) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith (glute) fully participated in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: Smith is a weapon who can make some sneaky plays for the Steelers. They'll need to play a near-perfect game against the tough Texans defense on Monday night. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (illness) fully participated in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Steelers here. Warren will split time with Kenneth Gainwell as the Steelers take on the Texans on Monday night. |
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers (wrist) fully participated in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card game.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers takes his ton of playing experience in the playoffs to the Wild Card Round against the Texans on Monday night. The Texans defense is arguably the best in the league, so Rodgers will have his work cut out for him if the Steelers want to advance. |
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Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not participate in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and has been ruled out for the Wild Card game. S Jaylen Reed (forearm) and CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), CB Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique), LS Austin Brinkman (knee), LB Jamal Hill (calf), OT Tytus Howard (ankle), OT Trent Brown (ankle, knee), OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb), DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) and DE Denico Autry (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not participate in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: The Texans will go with Woody Marks as their lead back in the Wild Card Round. On Monday night against the Steelers, Nick Chubb should get onto the field as the no.2 back for Houston. Dare Ogunbowale might get some work on third downs if/when those two need a breather. |
Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent WR George Pickens is believed to be a likely candidate for the franchise tag this offseason, according to ESPN.com's Dan Graziano.
| Footballguys view: Pickens (a second-round pick of the Steelers in 2022) is set to be an urestricted free agent in 2026. He had career-high numbers in catches (93), yardage (1,429), and receiving touchdowns (9). A tag would next Pickens a one-year deal around $28 million for 2026. If tagged, Pickens and the Cowboys would have until mid-July to get a long-term contract done. |
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) has been declared inactive for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storyThe Carolina Panthers have declared WR David Moore, DT Jared Harrison-Hunte, C Nick Samac, LB Krys Barnes and DL LaBryan Ray inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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The Los Angeles Rams have declared CB Darious Williams, TE Terrance Ferguson, WR Jordan Whittington, CB Derion Kendrick, CB Josh Wallace, OG Kevin Dotson and QB Stetson Bennett inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Philadelphia Eagles C Brett Toth (concussion) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers is a player the team would be interested in re-signing this offseason if he wants to play in 2026.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers need a quarterback of the future, but Rodgers can be their quarterback of the now if he wants to stay. Plenty of buzz is building about the Steelers going for a quarterback like Malik Willis (Packers) this offseason in free agency. We'll see if Rodgers can make a quick decision about his future plans so the Steelers can adjust accordingly. |
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Buffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
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Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid led the team with five touchdown receptions and 13 receptions of 20-plus yards despite missing five games during the regular season.
| Footballguys view: The Bills don't have an alpha no.1 receiver but they do have a playmaker at tight end in Kincaid. They'll pound the rock against the Jaguars on Sunday, but when they need to go through the air we're sure Josh Allen will be looking for the veteran tight end. |
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Florida State University QB Tommy Castellanos has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Castellanos is a dual-threat quarterback who is seen as a developmental prospect. He's a shorter quarterback, measuring in at 5-feet, 11-inches tall. Castellanos must improve his field vision and accuracy as a passer to be an effective pro player. |
University of Michigan TE Marlin Klein has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Klein is an athletic freak who can be a threat with his size/speed combination. Measuring in at 6-feet, 6-inches, and 250 pounds, Klein can rip the seam and beat defenders with surprising speed. He's also big enough to block effectively and uses his frame to box out smaller defenders. |
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy faces the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round, and the Eagles allowed a league-low 14 passing touchdowns in the regular season.
| Footballguys view: Purdy is battling a left shoulder injury, but he will be out there in the Wild Card Round. The Eagles have a tough defense with DC Vic Fangio, but we're certain Kyle Shanahan will have a gameplan to move the ball effectively so long as Purdy executes the plays as designed. |
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook faces the Jacksonville Jaguars in the wild-card round, and the Jaguars allowed a league-low 85.6 rushing yards per game in the regular season.
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars might be the toughest team in the playoff bracket on either the AFC or NFC side. The Bills have their work cut out for them, and Cook is going to be the centerpiece of what they do. We'll see if Cook (and Josh Allen as a runner) can break the Jacksonville rush defense. |
The Carolina Panthers are expected to pick up the fifth-year option on QB Bryce Young's rookie contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Young has grown during his pro career. At one point, Young looked like he might end up a bust. Instead, the 2023 no.1 overall pick led the Panthers to the Wild Card Round and played some good football. Against the Rams on Saturday, Young put up a fight with over 260 yards and one touchdown. The Panthers are building something with Young, so we'll see what else they put around him in the offseason. |
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The Atlanta Falcons officially hired former QB Matt Ryan to be the team's president of football Saturday, Jan. 10.
| Footballguys view: He will now lead the search for the organization's vacant head coach and general manager positions. Ryan was an analyst for CBS, but now he's in control of getting the Falcons back on track. |
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) said that he expects to play in the Wild Card game versus the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 11.
| Footballguys view: Hampton was able to practice on Friday wearing a brace. He's the best back, but the rookie is not 100 percent healthy. Expect the Chargers to use Hampton as the lead back, but Kimani Vidal should get plenty of work as well. |
San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for the Wild Card game versus the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 11, but is confident that he will play. He was listed as questionable on the injury report after participating in two of San Francisco's three practice sessions during the week on a limited basis.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker caught a touchdown in three of the final five games of the regular season, including a 33-yard score in Carolina's Week 13 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to storyThe Miami Dolphins terminated the contract of TE Chris Myarick Friday, Jan. 9.
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Ohio State University S Caleb Downs has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.
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Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 9, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.
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Washington Commanders assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough is being promoted to offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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