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49ers | Ricky Pearsall questionable for playoff game Thu Jan 15, 04:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Saturday in Seattle. There's no telling about Pearsall's status right now, but it's all hands on deck in the Divisional Round. Pearsall will play if he can. |
Rams | Future contract for Mario Williams Thu Jan 15, 04:55 PM
Free-agent WR Mario Williams (Rams) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Jan. 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | Fred Warner not ready to play Thu Jan 15, 04:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) will not be activated from the Reserve/Injured list before the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Link to storyFred Warner player page
Seahawks | Questionable tag for Sam Darnold Thu Jan 15, 04:48 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Texans | Thursday practice report for Texans Thu Jan 15, 04:41 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion), OT Trent Brown (ankle), WR Justin Watson (concussion) and DE Denico Autry (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Tytus Howard (ankle) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) were limited during practice. S Jaylen Reed (knee), LS Austin Brinkman (knee) and OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Limited practice for Jawhar Jordan Thu Jan 15, 04:40 PM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15.
Link to story Texans | Nico Collins sits again Thu Jan 15, 04:36 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: It looks like the Texans will be without Collins in the Divisional Round. The Texans travel to play the Patriots on Sunday. Without Collins, Christian Kirk will be the primary target for CJ Stroud. Rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel will be tasked with doing more too. |
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Patriots | Thursday practice report for NE Thu Jan 15, 04:24 PM
New England Patriots LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Morgan Moses (knee) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15. CB Alex Austin (wrist), CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion), TE Hunter Henry (knee), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) and DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) fully participated in practice.
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Patriots | Hunter Henry upgraded Thu Jan 15, 04:22 PM
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: Henry is a favorite target of Drake Maye. He'll be a factor for the Patriots offense on Sunday as they face an incredibly tough Texns defense in the Divisional Round. |
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Bills | Ty Johnson listed as questionable Thu Jan 15, 04:14 PM
Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Steelers | Brandon Smith signs future contract Thu Jan 15, 04:11 PM
Free-agent WR Brandon Smith (Patriots) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Jan. 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bears | Thursday practice report for Chicago Thu Jan 15, 03:58 PM
Chicago Bears DB Nick McCloud (groin) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 15. WR DJ Moore (knee) and WR Rome Odunze (foot) were limited in practice on Thursday. DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concussion), OL Braxton Jones (knee), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion), LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (back), and DL Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) practiced in full on Thursday.
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DJ Moore player page
C.J. Gardner-Johnson player page
Amen Ogbongbemiga player page
Bears | Rome Odunze limited a second straight day Thu Jan 15, 03:53 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) was limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Sunday against the Rams. We'd like to see Odunze get a full practice in on Friday as the team prepares for the Divisonal Round matchup. |
Bears | DJ Moore limited in practice Thu Jan 15, 03:50 PM
Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 15.
Link to storyDJ Moore player page
Bills | Divisional Round Injury Report for Buffalo Thu Jan 15, 02:57 PM
Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle) and S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 15, and have been ruled out. S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) and WR Curtis Samuel (elbow) practiced in full on Thursday and are listed as questionable. LB Terrel Bernard (calf), RB Ty Johnson (ankle), and DL Ed Oliver (bicep) were limited in practice on Thursday and are listed as questionable. TE Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf), LB Matt Milano (ankle), K Matt Prater (quad, calf), DE Gregory Rousseau (back), and LB Shaq Thompson (neck) were limited in practice and no longer appear on the injury report. QB Josh Allen (foot, knee, finger) practiced in full on Thursday and no longer appears on the injury report.
Link to storyMatt Prater player page
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Bills | Dalton Kincaid set to play Thu Jan 15, 02:52 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf) was limited in practice all week and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos defense struggles to stop (or even slow down) tight ends. Kincaid is a big part of what the Bills do through the air, and he could have a nice game in the Divisional Round. |
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Bills | Josh Allen cleared to play Thu Jan 15, 02:49 PM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (foot, knee, finger) practiced in full on Thursday, Jan. 15, and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Allen certainly isn't close to full strength, but Superman is going to play. With a banged up team around him, Allen will need to do the heavy lifting against a tough Broncos defense on Saturday. |
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Falcons | Jeff Hafley completes HC interview Thu Jan 15, 01:53 PM
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley interviewed for the head coaching vacancy of the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Jan. 15.
Link to story Steelers | Jeff Hafley requested for PIT interview Thu Jan 15, 12:45 PM
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has been requested for an interview for the Pittsburgh Steelers head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: Hafley is a hot name in these coaching searches. He's ran the Packers defense for two seasons and has six interview requests. The Steelers are looking at the defensive coach since Mike Tomlin decided to step away. |
Bills | Three Bills questionable Thu Jan 15, 12:21 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel (elbow), S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) and DT Ed Oliver (biceps, knee) will all be questionable for the Divisional Round game against the Denver Broncos.
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Ed Oliver player page
Damar Hamlin player page
Bills | Two Bills out Thu Jan 15, 12:19 PM
Buffalo Bills S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) and CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle) are out for the Divisional Round game against the Denver Broncos.
Link to storyJordan Poyer player page
Dolphins | Robert Saleh meeting with Dolphins Thu Jan 15, 11:19 AM
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is interviewing for the Miami Dolphins head coaching position Thursday, Jan. 15.
Link to story Dolphins | Jesse Minter meeting with Dolphins Thu Jan 15, 11:18 AM
Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is interviewing for the Miami Dolphins head coaching position Thursday, Jan. 15.
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NFL | Justin Joly declares for draft Thu Jan 15, 10:35 AM
North Carolina State University TE Justin Joly announced on social media that he has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Steelers | Ejiro Evero requested for Steelers interview Thu Jan 15, 09:46 AM
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero has been requested for an interview for the Pittsburgh Steelers' head coaching position.
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Lions | Arthur Smith requested for Lions interview Thu Jan 15, 09:45 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was requested for an interview for the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator vacancy.
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Giants | John Harbaugh finalizing deal with Giants Thu Jan 15, 09:32 AM
Updating previous reports, former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is finalizing a five-year deal with the New York Giants Thursday, Jan. 15. Harbaugh has accepted the head coaching position, and the deal would make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: The Giants were reportedly 'all in' on getting Harbaugh once he became available. He's reportedly already met in person with QB Jaxson Dart, and Harbaugh will bring a winning culture to the Giants franchise. It may not be long before the Giants are contenders in the NFC East. |
Giants | John Harbaugh close to deal with NYG Thu Jan 15, 02:55 AM
Former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is expected to agree to terms on a contract to become the new head coach of the New York Giants in the coming days, according to multiple sources via ESPN's Adam Schefter. Per Schefter, the deal is not final and 'there still is a lot to work through' before a deal is struck.
Link to story Lions | Detroit to interview Zac Robinson Thu Jan 15, 02:18 AM
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is expected to interview for the vacant Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator position on Thursday, Jan. 14, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Robinson's offense didn't really click with the Falcons, but that could have been from the quarterback play of Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins. He's a disciple of Sean McVay, and that's going to be attractive to teams out there (with better quarterbacks) who want that West Coast philosophy. |
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NFL | Max Klare puts name in draft Thu Jan 15, 01:03 AM
Ohio State University TE Max Klare has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Klare is a talented tight end with soft hands and high football intelligence. There's some Zach Ertz to his game, and Klare can step in from day one and help move the chains. Right now, Klare is seen as a Day 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. |
Raiders | Tre Tucker wants consistency Wed Jan 14, 09:57 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker said he believes the offense would benefit from consistency from one season to the next. 'For us, every offseason is learning a new offense, Tucker said. 'It's like you are starting all over. I've played three different roles in three systems. I'm going to have to play another role in another system.'
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NFL | Dillon Thieneman headed to next level Wed Jan 14, 09:04 PM
University of Oregon S Dillon Thieneman has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Patriots | Terrell Jennings cleared for practice Wed Jan 14, 08:20 PM
New England Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) was designated to return Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Link to story Falcons | Instant impact for Xavier Watts Wed Jan 14, 08:19 PM
Atlanta Falcons S Xavier Watts led all rookies with five interceptions in 2025, and his 96 total tackles ranked fourth among the rookie class.
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Browns | Carson Schwesinger paced rookie class Wed Jan 14, 08:13 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger's 156 total tackles ranked sixth in the NFL in 2025 and were 50 more than any other rookie.
Link to story Texans | Ajani Carter out for season Wed Jan 14, 07:26 PM
Houston Texans CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) had his 21-day practice window expire Wednesday, Jan. 14, and will miss the rest of the season.
Link to story NFL | Sonny Styles entering draft Wed Jan 14, 07:08 PM
Ohio State LB Sonny Styles has announced that he is entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to story Seahawks | Wednesday practice report for Seahawks Wed Jan 14, 06:55 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Ernest Jones (illness) and OT Joshua Jones (knee) did not participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. OT Charles Cross (hamstring, knee), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder) and CB Riq Woolen (oblique) were limited during practice. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), TE AJ Barner (hip), S Coby Bryant (knee), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (Achilles), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyDeMarcus Lawrence player page
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Seahawks | AJ Barner fully practices Wed Jan 14, 06:50 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (hip) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Barner is in line for a few targets per game every time he's out there. He also can get a sneaky touchdown here and there. He's good for the Divisional Round game on Saturday against the 49ers. |
Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba a full participant Wed Jan 14, 06:49 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Njigba is one of the best in the game. He was just getting some rest earlier this week, but he's good to go for the Divisional Round game against the 49ers on Saturday. |
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Rams | Wednesday practice report for Rams Wed Jan 14, 06:32 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Darious Williams (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) and DT Poona Ford (elbow) were limited during practice. QB Matthew Stafford (finger), WR Xavier Smith (wrist), CB Josh Wallace (ankle), TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) and S Quentin Lake (foot) fully participated in practice.
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Rams | Terrance Ferguson takes part in practice Wed Jan 14, 06:29 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Rams only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson missed the Wild Card Game against the Panthers, but he's trending to get out there on Sunday against the Bears. Having him on the field just gives Matthew Stafford another dangerous weapon in the passing game...and in the red zone. |
Rams | Matthew Stafford fully practices Wed Jan 14, 06:28 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (finger) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Rams only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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49ers | Wednesday practice report for 49ers Wed Jan 14, 06:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OG Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DE Keion White (groin, hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited during practice. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and OT Trent Williams (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyFred Warner player page
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall remains sidelined Wed Jan 14, 06:07 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall missed the Wild Card Round, but he's possibly going to suit up in the Divisional Round. This knee problem has hampered him all season long. |
Bears | Wednesday practice report for Bears Wed Jan 14, 05:43 PM
Chicago Bears CB Nick McCloud (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. WR DJ Moore (knee), WR Rome Odunze (foot) and LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (back) were limited during practice. S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (concussion), OT Braxton Jones (knee), LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (concussion) and DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) fully participated in practice. The Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
Link to storyJalen Reeves-Maybin player page
DJ Moore player page
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Bears | Limited practice for Rome Odunze Wed Jan 14, 05:40 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Link to story Bears | DJ Moore listed as limited Wed Jan 14, 05:35 PM
Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. The Bears only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Link to storyDJ Moore player page
Broncos | Denver's Wednesday practice report Wed Jan 14, 05:21 PM
Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring), TE Lucas Krull (foot) and LB Drew Sanders (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. DE John Franklin-Myers (hip) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Wednesday practice report for Texans Wed Jan 14, 05:14 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion), OT Trent Brown (ankle), WR Justin Watson (concussion) and DE Denico Autry (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Tytus Howard (ankle) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) were limited during practice. S Jaylen Reed (knee), LS Austin Brinkman (knee) and OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyDenico Autry player page
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