NFL Player News
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Josh Kelly WR | HOU
Texans' Josh Kelly: Sticking around in Houston
The Texans signed Kelly to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Kelly spent the entire 2025 season on the Texans' practice squad after failing to make the Cowboys' 53-man roster at the end of training camp in late August. He didn't appear in a regular-season game, but by signing a future contract, he'll be on Houston's 90-man roster for the offseason and will be eligible to participate in OTAs and minicamp.
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JP Richardson WR | CHI
Bears' JP Richardson: Signs future deal with Bears
Chicago signed Richardson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Richardson signed with the Bears in April as an undrafted free agent and opted to stay in Chicago on the practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster following the conclusion of training camp. His lone elevation to the active roster came in Week 17 against the 49ers, though he didn't end up seeing the field. Richardson will have the opportunity to participate in OTAs and minicamp during the offseason as a member of the Bears' 90-man roster.
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Maurice Alexander WR | CHI
Bears' Maurice Alexander: Sticking around in Chicago
The Bears signed Alexander to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Alexander spent most of the 2025 season on the Bears' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. His lone appearance came in Week 17 against the Packers, when he played one snap on offense without showing up on the box score otherwise. Alexander has appeared in eight regular-season games since entering the league in 2022 as an undrafted free agent, and he'll be a member of Chicago's 90-man roster when the offseason officially starts Feb. 9. That gives the Florida International product an opportunity to participate in offseason programs and make a positive impression on the coaching staff ahead of training camp in July.
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Malik Nabers WR | NYG
Giants' Malik Nabers: May be ready for training camp
Giants general manager Joe Schoen said that the team expects Nabers (knee) to be ready for the start of training camp in late July, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Nabers suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee Sept. 28 and underwent surgery in late October. He said after New York's win over the Cowboys in Week 18 that he won't play before he's fully healthy, per Dan Benton of USA Today, refusing to commit to being available for Week 1. Further clarity on Nabers' recovery timeline may not become available until summer, but if if the 2024 first-round pick is able to participate at the beginning of training camp, it will bode well for his chances of being available to kick off 2026. When back to full health, Nabers will be the clear No. 1 target for quarterback Jaxson Dart.
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Jordan Addison WR | MIN
Vikings' Jordan Addison: Gets trespassing charge dismissed
Addison is no longer facing a misdemeanor trespassing charge stemming from his Jan. 12 arrest in Tampa after a Florida state attorney filed a termination of prosecution Tuesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
With the charge being dropped, Addison is unlikely to face any discipline from the NFL. The wideout has now had three brushes with the law since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2023, as he previously plead guilty to a July 2023 misdemeanor speeding charge and was also arrested on a DUI charge in 2024. When available, Addison has performed well in a complementary role behind Justin Jefferson, but his off-field issues could play a part in whether Minnesota decides to exercise the fifth-year option on his rookie contract this spring. If exercised, the team option would guarantee Addison around $17.5 million for the 2027 season, per OverTheCap.com.
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Elijah Moore WR | PHI
Elijah Moore: Lands back on practice squad
The Broncos reverted Moore to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Moore was elevated ahead of Saturday's divisional-round victory over the Bills but ended up being a healthy scratch. He's yet to get into a game for Denver -- all nine of his appearances this season came when he was a member of the Bills. However, two of Denver's wideouts (Troy Franklin (hamstring) and Pat Bryant (concussion)) suffered injuries Saturday, so Moore may be pressed into action Sunday in the AFC Championship Game against New England.
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Stephen Gosnell WR | BUF
Bills' Stephen Gosnell: Remaining with Buffalo
The Bills signed Gosnell to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Gosnell came to Buffalo as an undrafted free agent this spring and spent the campaign on the Bills' practice squad. He'll remain with the organization during the offseason and will get a chance to compete for a roster spot ahead of the 2026 campaign.
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Mecole Hardman WR | BUF
Bills' Mecole Hardman: Sticking with Bills
Buffalo signed Hardman to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Hardman more than earned a new deal with the Bills during Saturday's 33-30 divisional-round overtime loss to Denver, in which he turned his only catch into a four-yard touchdown on two targets. That score, Hardman's first catch since the 2024 campaign, appeared identical to the walk-off touchdown he logged in Super Bowl LVIII to secure an overtime win for the Chiefs. Hardman also appeared in two-regular season games for Buffalo in 2025, though in that span he failed to secure his only target. His added opportunities versus the Broncos came with all of Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (ACL) and Gabe Davis (ACL) having been placed on IR the week prior. Now, Hardman will get a chance to compete for a depth role this offseason.
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Luther Burden III WR | CHI
Bears' Luther Burden: Quiet end to impressive rookie year
Burden secured three of seven targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams in the divisional round. He also ran the ball once for a gain of zero yards.
Burden drew the third-most targets of any Bears' skill-position player Sunday, trailing only Colston Loveland (concussion) and DJ Moore, but he struggled to get much going versus Los Angeles' stout defense and finished fifth on the team in terms of receiving yards. While Burden was relatively quiet in his two postseason showings, he's decidedly coming off an impressive rookie campaign. Across 15 regular-season appearances Burden tallied a 47-652-2 line on 60 targets, including two 100-yard games. He also rushed six times for 37 yards and compiled 223 yards as a kick returner. Burden's YAC ability, chemistry with Caleb Williams and fit in head coach Ben Johnson's offense promise to make him a popular Year 2 breakout candidate.
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Kendrick Bourne WR | ARI
49ers' Kendrick Bourne: Solid return to SF in 2025
Bourne finished the regular season with 37 receptions for 551 yards across 16 games played with the 49ers.
The veteran wideout returned to the club that he began his career with as an undrafted free agent back in 2017. Bourne was brought in to help fill the void left by injured starters Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall to begin the year. The 29-year-old Bourne was successful in that role, highlighted by back-to-back 142-yard outings in Weeks 5 and 6. Bourne will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but he's unlikely to land in a situation that would make him a viable fantasy target in 2026.