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  • J.K. Dobbins RB | DEN

    Chargers' J.K. Dobbins: Limited by ankle injury Tuesday

    Dobbins was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

    Though the Chargers never announced that Dobbins emerged from this past Sunday's 34-20 win over the Raiders with an injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic relays that the running back appeared to hurt his leg at the end of a run late in the first quarter, and he was sporting a protective sleeve following the game. Dobbins' appearance on this week's injury report suggests that it was his ankle that he tweaked on the play in question, but his ability to practice in at least a limited fashion Tuesday bodes well for his chances of playing in Saturday's wild-card game in Houston.

  • Bengals' Gary Brightwell: Staying in Cincinnati

    The Bengals signed Brightwell to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

    Brightwell began the 2024 regular season on the Browns' active roster, playing in Week 3 and 4 and posting 36 kick-return yards while contributing exclusively on special teams. He was cut from Cleveland's active roster Oct. 1, and after two separate stints on the Browns' practice squad, he opted to sign with the Bengals' practice squad Nov. 11. He didn't end up playing for Cincinnati during the regular season, but he will be part of the Bengals' 90-man roster once the league year starts March 12.

  • Justice Hill RB | BAL

    Ravens' Justice Hill: Back practicing Tuesday

    Hill (illness/concussion) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

    Head coach John Harbaugh indicated last Thursday that the illness rather than the concussion was the primary cause of the running back's continued absence, and Hill being back on the practice field Tuesday for the first time since Week 16 would seem to reinforce that, although Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic noted that he was sporting a non-contact jersey. As such, Hill may not have fully cleared the concussion protocol yet, but he'll have two more practices this week to show he's ready for Saturday's wild-card game versus Pittsburgh. If he's available this weekend, Hill would likely step in as the top change-of-pace option behind lead back Derrick Henry.

  • Royce Freeman RB | CHI

    Royce Freeman: Joins Rams' practice squad

    Los Angeles signed Freeman to the practice squad Tuesday.

    Foreman joins a Rams team in new need of backfield depth with Blake Corum (forearm) having been placed on IR. He could get a chance to play an emergency role behind all of Kyren Williams, Ronnie Rivers and Cody Schrader in Monday's wild-card round playoff game against the Vikings.

  • Blake Corum RB | LAR

    Rams' Blake Corum: Goes on IR

    The Rams placed Corum (forearm) on injured reserve Tuesday.

    Corum will be sidelined for the entirety of the Rams' playoff run after he fractured his forearm in Los Angeles' 30-25 loss to Seattle in Week 18. The rookie third-round pick out of Michigan played in all 17 regular-season games this season but saw limited action behind lead back Kyren Williams, finishing with 28 carries for 207 yards to go with seven catches for 58 yards and no touchdowns. He also had some involvement on the Rams' return units, bringing back seven kickoffs for 186 yards. With Corum sidelined for the playoffs, Ronnie Rivers will likely be the No. 2 back behind Williams.

  • Lions' David Montgomery: Expected back for divisional round

    Head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that he expects to have Montgomery (knee) available for the Lions' first playoff game in the divisional round, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

    Montgomery initially looked to be at risk of missing the rest of the season after he suffered a left knee injury in a Week 15 loss to the Bills, but tests revealed just an MCL sprain and no other major structural damage. Per Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press, Montgomery went through his first full workout since getting hurt this past Saturday, which included some change-of-pace work. With the Lions having clinched a first-round bye, Montgomery will benefit from another week off before Detroit takes the field again Jan. 18 or Jan. 19.

  • Kimani Vidal RB | LAC

    Chargers' Kimani Vidal: Gets just one snap in Week 18

    Vidal went without a carry or target while playing one of the Chargers' 75 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Raiders.

    Though the Chargers were without Gus Edwards (ankle) for a second consecutive game, starting running back J.K. Dobbins (65 percent snap share) took on more playing time in his second game back from injured reserve, while Hassan Haskins (36 percent share) settled in as the clear No. 2 back. That left little work left over for Vidal, who finished the regular season with 43 carries for 155 yards and no touchdowns to go with five catches for 62 yards and a score on nine targets over his 10 appearances. If Edwards is available for Saturday's wild-card game in Houston, Vidal could find himself on the inactive list for the first time since Week 12.

  • Kareem Hunt RB | KC

    Chiefs' Kareem Hunt: Sticks to sidelines in Week 18

    Hunt did not log any snaps in Week 18 versus the Broncos.

    Hunt was suited up for the regular-season finale, but it was announced prior to kickoff that he would likely be joining the group of players who wouldn't take the field with the No.1 seed locked up heading into the regular-season finale. That was indeed the case, and he'll instead take a bonus week of rest with a bye on tap before the Chiefs return to action in the divisional round.

  • Salvon Ahmed RB | IND

    Colts' Salvon Ahmed: Sticking with Indianapolis

    The Colts signed Ahmed to a reserve/future contract Monday.

    Ahmed didn't suit up for regular-season action with Indianapolis in 2024, but he spent time on the team's practice squad after being cut by Denver in October. The veteran running back will spend the offseason competing to secure a depth spot in a backfield led by Jonathan Taylor.

  • Tyler Goodson RB | IND

    Colts' Tyler Goodson: Signs one-year extension with Colts

    Indianapolis signed Goodson to a one-year contract extension Tuesday.

    In 16 appearances with the Colts in 2024, Goodson handled 32 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown and hauled in 11 of 15 targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. His role in 2025 could depend on whether Trey Sermon opts to leave in free agency during the offseason.

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