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  Eagles | Two receivers sign future deals    Mon Jan 12, 05:23 PM

Free-agent WR Danny Gray (Eagles) and WR Quez Watkins (Eagles) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Jan. 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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  Bills | Two players expected back at practice    Mon Jan 12, 04:36 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel (elbow, knee) and DT Ed Oliver (knee, biceps) will have their 21-day practice windows opened up this week, according to head coach Sean McDermott.

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  Packers | Green Bay signs several to future contracts    Mon Jan 12, 04:28 PM

Free-agent TE McCallan Castles (Packers), TE Drake Dabney (Packers), RB Damien Martinez (Packers), WR Will Sheppard (Packers), RB Pierre Strong (Packers) and TE Messiah Swinson (Packers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Green Bay Packers Monday, Jan. 12.

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  Jets | Mac Dalena signs future deal    Mon Jan 12, 04:20 PM

Free-agent WR Mac Dalena (Seahawks) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Jets Monday, Jan. 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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  Patriots | D'Ernest Johnson let go    Mon Jan 12, 04:13 PM

New England Patriots RB D'Ernest Johnson was released Monday, Jan. 12.

Footballguys view: Johnson joined New England's practice squad midseason and was signed to the 53-man roster in mid-December. He appeared in seven regular-season games for the club. But he played just two special teams snaps in the playoff victory over the Chargers on Sunday night.

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  Rams | Terrance Ferguson may be available    Mon Jan 12, 04:06 PM

Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) has a good chance to be available for the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Sean McVay.

Footballguys view: Ferguson missed the last two games with a hamstring injury that popped up on Friday before the finale against the Arizona Cardinals, but he's making progress, too. Ferguson's return would give the Rams even more talent and depth at an already rich position, with Tyler Higbee back and Colby Parkinson playing well.

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  Packers | Tucker Kraft ahead of schedule    Mon Jan 12, 01:50 PM

Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Footballguys view: The Packers usually require nine months of recovery for players coming off ACL repairs. Kraft will be at 10 months come Week 1 and, as he said, "hopefully bulletproofed by then." At the time of his injury, in the eighth game of the season, Kraft was second on the Packers in receptions with 32, and his 15.3 yards per catch was uncommonly high for a tight end. He led the team in touchdown receptions with six and was TE2 for fantasy purposes through Week 8. We'll be watching his progress closely. 

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  Jets | Bailey Zappe joining Jets    Mon Jan 12, 01:16 PM

Free-agent QB Bailey Zappe (Browns) agreed to terms on a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Jets Monday, Jan. 12, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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  Panthers | Six players sign future contracts    Mon Jan 12, 01:07 PM

Free-agent WR Dan Chisena (Panthers), RB Montrell Johnson (Panthers), TE Bryce Pierre (Panthers), WR Ja'seem Reed (Panthers), WR Ainias Smith (Panthers) and RB Anthony Tyus III (Panthers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Carolina Panthers Monday, Jan. 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

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  Bills | Gabe Davis to have MRI    Mon Jan 12, 12:36 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Gabe Davis (knee) will have an MRI Monday, Jan. 12. His knee was so swollen that an initial diagnosis was difficult.

Footballguys view: We'll be watching for more on Davis after the MRI. But even if it's not a season-ending injury, it'd be nearly impossible to imagine the six-year pro making a return in time for the AFC Divisional Round, as the Bills are set to play the Broncos in just five days in Denver.

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  Rams | Matthew Stafford good to go    Mon Jan 12, 11:18 AM

Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (finger) suffered a sprained finger in the Wild Card Round but will be good to go for the Divisional Round, according to head coach Sean McVay.

Footballguys view: Stafford had a finger on his right throwing hand bent backward late in the first half of Saturday's win over the Panthers, but he was still able to finish the game. According to USA Today, Stafford's biggest hurdle heading into this divisional game is the Chicago weather, where early forecasts call for a high of 16 degrees and a low of two degrees. The wind chill will make it feel closer to -8 degrees. We'll monitor the finger throughout the week.

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  Falcons | Atlanta won't pay top dollar for Kyle Pitts    Mon Jan 12, 02:24 AM

Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts won't get "top tight end money" from the Falcons in free agency, in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano.

Footballguys view: Graziano further notes that WR Drake London is eligible for an extension, and Pitts hasn't been consistently healthy or consistently great since his rookie year. That said, Pitts finished with 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns. It was Pitts' best season since that inaugural campaign in 2021. We'll be watching this one closely.

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  Packers | Romeo Doubs done in Green Bay?    Mon Jan 12, 01:54 AM

Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs could depart via free agency in the offseason, in the opinion of ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who "wouldn't be surprised" to see Doubs with a new team in 2026.

Footballguys view: The Packers discussed Doubs in trade talks with other teams last offseason and have yet to extend him. They've used extremely high draft picks on receivers in recent years, including Matthew Golden. Doubs has been a reliable target for Jordan Love, but it doesn't sound like the Packers will engage in a bidding war.

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  Jaguars | Travis Etienne facing an uncertain future with Jacksonville    Mon Jan 12, 01:22 AM

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne "looks as if he's not in the Jags' future plans," in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano.

Footballguys view: As Graziano notes, the team did not re-sign Etienne ahead of his impending free agency this offseason, and RBs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen were both drafted by new GM James Gladstone. Graziano does add, however, that the team could potentially try to bring back Etienne on a short-term deal. Expect other teams to have interest.

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  Eagles | Dallas Goedert not a lock to return in 2026    Mon Jan 12, 01:04 AM

Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert is set to become a free agent this offseason, and he'll only be back with the Eagles if he's willing to sign a 'team-friendly' deal, in the opinion of ESPN's Dan Graziano.

Footballguys view: It looked like Goedert wasn't going to return for the 2025 season, but then the two sides finally reached an agreement on a one-year deal to bring him back for his 8th NFL season. The 31-year-old in 2025 played in 15 games and caught 60 passes for 591 yards and a career-high 11 touchdown catches. He had two more touchdowns in the playoff game, but cost will be a determining factor in a potential return.

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  Patriots | Pats ride defense into Divisional Round    Sun Jan 11, 11:14 PM

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 17 of his 29 passes for 268 yards, a touchdown and an interception, and he rushed seven times for a team-high 69 yards in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card game. Maye also lost a fumble. RB Rhamondre Stevenson finished with 10 carries for 53 yards and caught three passes for a team-best 75 yards, and RB TreVeyon Henderson gained just 11 yards on seven carries while catching one pass for nine yards. WR Kayshon Boutte hauled in four passes for 66 yards, and TE Hunter Henry turned three catches into 64 yards and a score. WR Stefon Diggs was limited to 16 yards on two receptions, and Efton Chism III caught a 20-yard pass and failed to complete his only pass attempt. WR Kyle Williams ended up with one catch for seven yards, and WR Demario Douglas gained three yards on his only catch. S Craig Woodson's 11 tackles led the team, and his seven solo stops were also a high mark for New England. The Patriots combined for six sacks and 11 quarterback hits, and DT Milton Williams and LB K'Lavon Chaisson both notched a pair of sacks.

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  Chargers | Bolts battered and bounced by Patriots    Sun Jan 11, 10:47 PM

Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed 19 of his 31 passes for 159 yards, rushed 10 times for 57 yard and was sacked six times and lost a fumble in a 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots in the Wild Card game. RB Omarion Hampton attempted to play through an ankle injury but lost a yard on his only carry, and RB Kimani Vidal rushed 11 times for 31 yards and caught two passes for 20 yards. WR Ladd McConkey had three grabs for a team-high 32 yards, and TE Oronde Gadsden II chipped in three catches for 20 yards. WR Keenan Allen finished with three catches for 25 yards on a team-high eight targets, and Quentin Johnston hauled in three passes for 20 yards. LB Daiyan Henley logged a game-high 13 tackles, including nine solo stops, and added an interception, and LB Odafe Oweh delivered four tackles and three sacks. DT Teair Tart piled up four tackles, including two tackles for loss, a sack and a pass defensed.

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  NFL | Draft up next Eric Singleton Jr.     Sun Jan 11, 09:27 PM

Auburn University WR Eric Singleton Jr. has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.

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  Panthers | Baby steps for Bryce Young    Sun Jan 11, 08:48 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young set career highs in completion percentage (63.6), passing yards (3,011) and passing touchdowns (23) during the 2025 season.

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  NFL | Miller Moss declares for draft    Sun Jan 11, 08:35 PM

University of Louisville QB Miller Moss announced on social media that he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.

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  Eagles | Defending champ Philadelphia eliminated at home    Sun Jan 11, 07:53 PM

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts completed 20-of-35 passes for 168 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in an NFC Wild Card game loss against the San Francisco 49ers, while running five times for 14 yards. RB Saquon Barkley rushed 26 times for a game-high 106 yards with three receptions for 25 yards on six targets. RB Tank Bigsby had four runs for 19 yards, with RB Will Shipley chipping in with a 6-yard grab on his lone touch and target. WR DeVonta Smith posted team bests with eight receptions and 70 yards on 11 targets, while new dad TE Dallas Goedert had four receptions for 33 yards and a TD, while also running for a 1-yard score. WR A.J. Brown had three receptions for 25 yards on seven targets, but he also had a key drop in the fourth quarter and a shouting match with head coach Nick Sirianni during the game. WR Darius Cooper had a 9-yard catch on his only target, while WR Jahan Dotson didn't have a catch on his lone target. DB Quinyon Mitchell had two interceptions and three passes defensed, while DE Jalen Carter had three total stops, a solo tackle, a sack, a tackle for loss and a QB hit.

Footballguys view: The Eagles offense has been a dysfunctional family all season, and it ended up being the downfall of the 2025 season for the team. AJ Brown had a terrible drop with the team driving to win the game, and was seen having a heated exchange with head coach Nick Sirianni on the sideline earlier in the game. That won't quiet speculation that he gets dealt in the offseason. The 49ers were without their starting linebackers, but the Eagles underachieved on offense all day. It could lead to both the firing of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo and the hiring of 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as a head coach in this firing/hiring cycle - but not for at least one more week. Dallas Goedert is also a free agent, so there could be some major changes for this offense in the offseason.

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  49ers | San Francisco advances to NFC Divisional Round    Sun Jan 11, 07:45 PM

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 18-of-31 passes for 262 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, while running nine times for 24 yards, in the NFC Wild Card game road win against the Philadelphia Eagles. RB Christian McCaffrey rushed 15 times for 48 yards, while posting six receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns, including a 29-yard TD from WR Jauan Jennings. The latter had one reception for 45 yards on three targets and the scoring strike. WR Demarcus Robinson led the way with six receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, while FB Kyle Juszczyk absorbed all four targets for 49 yards, with TE Jake Tonges posted a 14-yard catch on three targets, stepping in for TE George Kittle (Achilles), who had one grab for six yards before leaving with a ruptured Achilles. LB Garret Wallow had 11 total stops with five solo tackles and a pass defensed, while LB Eric Kendricks, a former Eagle, had 10 total stops with seven solo tackles, two stops for loss and a pass break-up to seal the win.

Footballguys view: The 49ers offense was getting pushed around early, but Brock Purdy completed a few big plays and the defense make enough stops to keep the team hanging around. A trick play perfect Jauan Jennings throw to Christian McCaffrey for a touchdown gave the 49ers the lead in the second half, and then McCaffrey caught another score to regain the lead in the waning minutes. Losing George Kittle to an achilles tear is a big blow to the offense. The 49ers were only able to muster three points against the Seahawks back in Week 18 with the #1 seed on the line, and that's where they will go in the divisional round.

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  Patriots | Kayshon Boutte ready for Sunday's playoff game    Sun Jan 11, 06:50 PM

New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is active for the AFC Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Jan. 11. He was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, carrying a questionable tag into the game.

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  Chargers | Omarion Hampton active for playoff game    Sun Jan 11, 06:48 PM

Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) is active for the AFC Wild Card game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 11.

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  Patriots | Wild Card Weekend New England Patriots inactives    Sun Jan 11, 06:47 PM

The New England Patriots have declared TE CJ Dippre, DT Khyiris Tonga, DE Bradyn Swinson, QB Tommy DeVito, OT Marcus Bryant, WR Jeremiah Webb and OT Caedan Wallace inactive for Wild Card Weekend.

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  Chargers | Wild Card Weekend Los Angeles Chargers inactives    Sun Jan 11, 06:46 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers have declared OT Austin Deculus, LB Bud Dupree, CB Isas Waxter, CB Kendall Williamson, TE Tyler Conklin, DE Kyle Kennard and WR Dalevon Campbell inactive for Wild Card Weekend.

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  Bears | Colston Loveland makes franchise history    Sun Jan 11, 06:32 PM

Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland racked up eight receptions, 137 yards and 15 targets in the NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 10, setting new franchise highs in a postseason victory.

Footballguys view: Loveland already had a breakout game of sorts, although it was against the Bengals. This one was higher profile, and could push him into the top five at his position in fantasy drafts.

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  49ers | George Kittle suffers torn Achilles tendon    Sun Jan 11, 06:00 PM

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) has been ruled out for the remainder of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a torn Achilles tendon on his first reception of the game in the second quarter.

Footballguys view: Kittle being ready for Week 1 next season is a stretch. Backup Jake Tonges was productive at times in place of Kittle earlier in the season. He is a restricted free agent, so the 49ers will have to pony up around $3.5M if they want to have the right to match any contract offered to Tonges, who went undrafted in 2022.

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  49ers | George Kittle carted off in second quarter    Sun Jan 11, 05:40 PM

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (lower leg) suffered an apparent lower-leg injury on his first reception in the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He immediately went down after his right leg was bent awkwardly, and he grabbed at the lower-leg area before being carted off.

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  Buccaneers | Zac Robinson completes interview for OC    Sun Jan 11, 05:35 PM

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson completed a virtual interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the same position on Sunday, Jan. 11.

Footballguys view: The Bucs are looking at more experienced offensive coordinators over up and coming stars. This is a make or break for Todd Bowles, so the team is looking for results now. Baker Mayfield was actually very good against Houston and Seattle before getting hurt against Detroit in Week 7, so whoever the team hires may be a success even if they aren't any better than the recently-fired Josh Grizzard.

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  Jaguars | Jacksonville eliminated in AFC wild-card game    Sun Jan 11, 04:22 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence completed 18-of-30 passes for 207 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, while running six times for 31 yards. RB Travis Etienne Jr. rushed 10 times for a game-high 67 yards, while RB Bhayshul Tuten ran four times for 51 yards. On the receiving end, WR Parker Washington hauled in seven receptions for a game-best 107 yards and a touchdown, while Etienne added five grabs for 49 yards and a score, and WR Brian Thomas Jr. had two catches for 21 yards and a TD. WR Jakobi Meyers was targeted four times, but managed just a single 12-yard catch, while TE Brenton Strange converted his five targets into just two grabs and nine yards. LB Devin Lloyd led the way with five solo tackles, an assist and a fumble recovery, while S Eric Murray had seven total stops and four solo tackles, and DE Josh Hines-Allen had four total stops, three solo tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits.

Footballguys view: It wasn't a flawless game by Lawrence, but it would have been good enough to beat most of the teams in the AFC playoff bracket, and he was productive against a good Bills pass defense. The Jaguars were stopped on fourth down inside the Bills 10 after recovering a Ray Davis fumbled kickoff return and Cam Little missed a 54-yard field goal attempt at the half awarded on a controversial call. You can't expect to beat Josh Allen in the postseason when you miss multiple scoring opportunities. The future is still bright for this team and for Lawrence (who will get Travis Hunter back). The biggest decision this offseason will be whether to sign Travis Etienne, who is due to hit free agency in March.

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  Bills | Buffalo advances to Divisional Round    Sun Jan 11, 03:49 PM

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen went 28-for-35 for 273 yards and one touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card playoff game and also rushed for 33 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries during the game. RB James Cook rushed for 46 yards on 15 carries and also caught two passes for five yards. WR Khalil Shakir caught 12 passes for 82 yards on 12 targets. WR Brandin Cooks caught three passes for 58 yards on five targets, while WR Keon Coleman caught one pass for 36 yards on one target. TE Dawson Knox caught three passes for 30 yards on three targets, while TE Dalton Kincaid caught three passes for 28 yards and one touchdown on five targets. LB Shaq Thompson recorded six solo tackles, eight total tackles and one interception during the game.

Footballguys view: Allen was his typical superhero self in the postseason despite two trips to the medical tent. His decision making was cold-blooded and he created many of the best plays for the Bills pass offense with creativity and toughness. The Jaguars defense didn't have many lapses, but Allen had the look of a quarterback who is not going to be stopped on potential game-winning drives. The Jaguars excellent run defense predictably bottled up Cook, but he could have a big game against Denver next week. Shakir was "what the defense gave" Allen on many dropbacks, and he converted a few first downs with grit and guile. The team lost Gabe Davis to an injury during the game, but that didn't stop Allen from carrying them to victory. This might have been the toughest opponent they will face on the AFC side of the bracket.

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  Bills | Knee injury for Gabe Davis    Sun Jan 11, 03:30 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Gabe Davis (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Wild Card playoff game and has been ruled out.

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  49ers | Ricky Pearsall to miss playoff game    Sun Jan 11, 03:16 PM

San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) has been declared inactive for the Wild Card playoff game.

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  49ers | Wild Card Weekend San Francisco 49ers inactives    Sun Jan 11, 03:13 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have declared LB Dee Winters, LB Luke Gifford, CB Chase Lucas, WR Jordan Watkins, RB Isaac Guerendo, DT Kevin Givens and WR Ricky Pearsall inactive for Wild Card Weekend.

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  Eagles | Wild Card Weekend Philadelphia Eagles inactives    Sun Jan 11, 03:12 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have declared OT Lane Johnson, QB Sam Howell, RB AJ Dillon, CB Jakorian Bennett, DT Ty Robinson, OT Brett Toth and LB Josh Uche inactive for Wild Card Weekend.

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  Bills | Tyrell Shavers ready to play again    Sun Jan 11, 02:37 PM

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) has been cleared to return to the Wild Card playoff game after missing some time because of a knee injury.

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  Texans | Davis Mills expected to be available    Sun Jan 11, 02:30 PM

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans QB Davis Mills (non-injury) is expected to be available for the Wild Card playoff game even though he is listed as questionable for the game and did not travel with the team, according to sources.

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  Bills | Knee issue for Tyrell Shavers    Sun Jan 11, 02:19 PM

Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Wild Card playoff game and is considered questionable to return.

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  Jaguars | Parker Washington able to return    Sun Jan 11, 02:08 PM

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars WR Parker Washington (head) has been cleared to return to the Wild Card playoff game after being checked for a possible concussion.

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  Texans | Davis Mills not traveling with team    Sun Jan 11, 01:54 PM

Houston Texans QB Davis Mills (non-injury) is not traveling with the team for the Wild Card playoff game because of a personal issue and is listed as questionable for the game.

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  Jaguars | Parker Washington out of game    Sun Jan 11, 01:41 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Parker Washington (head) left the Wild Card playoff game early and is being evaluated for a concussion.

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  Bills | Josh Allen checked for concussion    Sun Jan 11, 01:36 PM

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (head) was evaluated for a concussion during the Wild Card playoff game but has been cleared to return.

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  Panthers | Rico Dowdle looking for bigger role    Sun Jan 11, 01:34 PM

Carolina Panthers impending free-agent Rico Dowdle said his decreased role late in the season will impact his interest in returning to the team. Dowdle said he wants to play for a team where he receives a majority of the carries during the game.

Footballguys view: The running back free agent market is very strong, led by Breece Hall, Ken Walker, and Travis Etienne, so Dowdle might not be able to get the lead back role he's looking for. Chuba Hubbard was the favored back in the near upset of the Rams, and the Panthers have 2025 fourth round pick Trevor Etienne and 2024 second round pick Jonathon Brooks (who is coming back from a second torn ACL), so Dowdle coming back to Carolina wasn't very likely even before these comments.

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  Bills | Josh Allen playing through pain    Sun Jan 11, 12:31 PM

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot) has been dealing with an aggravation of an old bone injury on the side of his foot for most of the second half of this season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, the injury is reportedly as good as it's been in quite some time. For Allen, it is a matter of pain tolerance and he is not at risk of sustaining further injury.

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  Bills | Ty Johnson not active for playoff game    Sun Jan 11, 11:41 AM

Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson (ankle) is not active for the Wild Card playoff game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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  Jaguars | Wild Card Weekend Jacksonville Jaguars inactives    Sun Jan 11, 11:34 AM

The Jacksonville Jaguars have declared TE Hunter Long, OG Cole Van Lanen, DT Maason Smith, RB DeeJay Dallas, WR Dyami Brown and DL Emmanuel Ogbah inactive for Wild Card Weekend.

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  Bills | Wild Card Weekend Buffalo Bills inactives    Sun Jan 11, 11:33 AM

The Buffalo Bills have declared LB Terrel Bernard, TE Keleki Latu, RB Ty Johnson, OT Tylan Grable, DT Larry Ogunjobi, S Darnell Savage and CB Maxwell Hairston inactive for Wild Card Weekend.

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  Rams | X-rays for Matthew Stafford come back negative    Sun Jan 11, 11:28 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (finger) sustained a minor finger injury during the Wild Card game versus the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Jan. 10, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Although Stafford's finger was bent back, it was not dislocated and X-rays came back negative.

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  Vikings | J.J. McCarthy fined    Sun Jan 11, 10:18 AM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy was fined $11,593 by the National Football League for committing an act of unsportsmanlike conduct. He taunted Green Bay Packers CB Keisean Nixon after lowering his shoulder during the first quarter of Week 18's game.

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