NFL Player News
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Officially listed as limited
Pearsall (knee/ankle) was officially estimated as limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The 49ers held a walkthrough session Tuesday, so Pearsall's activity level is only an estimate, but it appears he's ready to retake the practice field for the first time since Dec. 31. He's managing an ankle injury in addition to an aggravated PCL sprain in his right knee. With standout tight end George Kittle having suffered a season-ending Achilles tear during a wild-card win over Philadelphia, it would be a notable boost for the Niners' receiving corps if Pearsall is able to return for Saturday's divisional-round matchup with Seattle.
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Trent Sherfield WR | BUF
Trent Sherfield: Joins Patriots' practice squad
New England signed Sherfield to the practice squad Tuesday.
Sherfield appeared in 12 combined regular-season games between the Broncos and Cardinals in 2025, in which span he totaled three catches for 21 yards on five targets. The veteran wideout will now provide New England with additional depth in preparation for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Houston.
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Isaiah Neyor WR | GB
Packers' Isaiah Neyor: Sticking with Green Bay
The Packers signed Neyor to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
Neyor will get a chance to remain in Green Bay to begin the 2026 offseason, allowing him to continue his development with the team. He spent the 2025 regular season on the Packers' practice squad and was elevated for the first time during Saturday's 31-27 wild-card loss to the Bears, in which he logged three offensive snaps without drawing a target.
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Tyrell Shavers WR | BUF
Bills' Tyrell Shavers: Sustains torn ACL in wild-card win
Head coach Sean McDermott announced Tuesday that Shavers (knee) sustained a torn ACL in the Bills' 27-24 win over the Jaguars in the wild-card round, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
With Gabe Davis (knee) also suffering a season-ending ACL tear in the playoff opener, the Bills are currently left with just Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman as the lone healthy receivers on the 53-man roster, though Curtis Samuel (elbow) could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. Given the timing of Shavers' ACL tear, his recovery from surgery is likely to extend into the 2026 season.
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Set for limited practice
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Pearsall (knee/ankle) will be listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Pearsall hasn't practiced over the past two weeks after aggravating a right knee PCL injury in addition to injuring his ankle, but the wideout is showing some progress as the 49ers gear up for a divisional-round matchup with the Seahawks on Saturday. If Pearsall is available for the contest, there should be targets up for grabs after star tight end George Kittle suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon in a wild-card win over the Eagles.
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Kristian Wilkerson WR | BUF
Kristian Wilkerson: Signs to Bills' practice squad
Buffalo signed Wilkerson to the practice squad Tuesday.
Wilkerson being signed to the Bills' practice squad coincides with the placement of Gabe Davis (ACL) on IR and Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck) having his 21-day practice window opened. In the event that Samuel isn't cleared to return in time for Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver, Wilkerson could be a candidate to provide emergency depth for Buffalo at wide receiver. He spent time on the practice squads of the Bills and Titans during the regular season.
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Jordan Addison WR | MIN
Vikings' Jordan Addison: Arrested on trespassing charge
Addison was arrested Monday in Tampa, Fla. on a misdemeanor trespassing charge, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said Tuesday at his annual end-of-season press conference that the team is "always supportive of [...] Addison" but noted that the 2023 first-round pick's off-field incidents are "something we have to consider when you're talking about long-term ramifications of a contract extension and different things like that." Minnesota will have to make a decision about the potential fifth-year option of Addison's rookie deal this offseason, and No. 3 wide receiver Jalen Nailor is also a pending free agent. While Monday's arrest may not result in league discipline or be a major factor in the Vikings' decision regarding an extension, it's notable that the wideout has now had three legal situations arise since entering the NFL. He previously plead guilty to a misdemeanor speeding charge related to a July 2023 incident and was also arrested on a DUI charge in 2024. Addison was also suspended the first three games of the 2025 campaign for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy.
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Curtis Samuel WR | BUF
Bills' Curtis Samuel: Cleared to practice Tuesday
The Bills designated Samuel (elbow/neck) for return from injured reserve Tuesday.
Samuel is scheduled to practice Tuesday in some fashion for the first time since Week 11, after missing the last eight games. Given the length of his layoff, Samuel may not have a realistic shot of playing in Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. However, if he is available this weekend, Samuel could play meaningful snaps right off the bat after Tyrell Shavers suffered a knee injury and Gabe Davis tore his ACL tear in the wild-card round.
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Tre Harris WR | LAC
Chargers' Tre' Harris: Unable to rise crowded corps
Harris caught two of his three targets for 20 yards in the 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Harris played a season-high 97 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 18 with the Chargers resting the majority of their starters, but he was predictably more of a reserve option in the team's only postseason contest. The 2025 second-round pick was expected to be a key piece of the team's passing attack, but the offseason return of Keenan Allen and emergence of 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston pushed Harris further down a crowded pass-catching group. Allen will enter unrestricted free agency in March, and at 33 years old, it's possible the team may opt not to bring him back even if Allen even chooses to return for his 14th NFL campaign. Harris would stand to benefit in that situation, but an injury-ravaged offensive line will need to rebuilt come 2026 in order for the Ole Miss product to be reliably featured in the offense next season.
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Gabe Davis WR | BUF
Bills' Gabe Davis: Lands on IR
The Bills placed Davis (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Davis' move to IR was merely a formality after head coach Sean McDermott confirmed Monday that the wide receiver suffered an ACL tear to his left knee in the wild-card round this past weekend. Given the timing of his injury, Davis likely won't be back to 100 percent to begin the 2026 season, which could result in him struggling to find a landing spot in free agency this offseason. The wideout appeared in six games for the Bills during the regular season and produced a 12-129-1 receiving line on 18 targets.