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Erickson signed with the Texans' practice squad Wednesday.

Erickson played in the final three regular-season games for the Patriots this season, seeing work as a return man. He'll now latch on with the Texans, filling a hole on their practice squad left by Jared Wayne's elevation to the active roster.

Addison recorded three catches for 29 yards on eight targets in Monday's 27-9 wild-card loss to the Rams.

Though he and the Vikings went out of the playoffs with a whimper, Addison turned in a strong sophomore campaign. He finished the regular season with 63 catches on 99 targets for 875 yards and nine touchdowns while adding three carries for 20 yards and an additional score. On a per-game basis, Addison's production was nearly identical in comparison to his rookie season -- he played in two fewer games in 2024 and finished with seven fewer catches, 36 fewer yards and one less receiving touchdown. Addison has proven himself as a productive No. 2 wideout behind star receiver Justin Jefferson, and Addison is set to continue in that role next season in what will be the third year of his rookie contract. The Vikings' quarterback situation in 2025 isn't yet settled, however. Incumbent starter Sam Darnold is heading into unrestricted free agency, and if he departs, Minnesota could turn to 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy (knee) under center.

Hardman (knee), who is on injured reserve, was a limited practice participant Tuesday.

Hardman had his practice window opened Jan. 1 and was deemed a limited practice participant throughout Week 18 prep. He wasn't activated ahead of that week's game against Denver and had an extra stretch of rest with the Chiefs holding a first-round playoff bye. Hardman has been on injured reserve since hurting his knee during a practice session in early December.

The Eagles signed Cooks to their practice squad Tuesday.

Cooks spent most of the season with Jacksonville's practice squad and got elevated twice, compiling 10 offensive snaps and four special-teams snaps without recording any other stats during the two contests. He'll now provide Philadelphia with wide-receiver depth as part of the organization's practice squad. In related moves, the Eagles signed wideout Parris Campbell from their practice squad to their active roster and cut receiver Joseph Ngata from their practice squad.

The Eagles signed Campbell from their practice squad to their active roster Tuesday.

Campbell bounced around between Philadelphia's practice squad and active roster throughout the campaign, and he played in five regular-season games, tallying six catches for 30 yards and one touchdown. The veteran wideout was elevated from the team's practice squad for Sunday's wild-card win over the Packers and logged two special-teams snaps without recording any other stats. Campbell will provide the Eagles with receiver depth for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Rams, though he's not likely to see much work on offense.

The Packers signed Griffin to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Griffin was signed as an undrafted free agent by Las Vegas in April, then spent less than two weeks with Cleveland's practice squad in late August and early September. The wideout had been without an NFL organization until Green Bay inked him to a reserve/future contract Tuesday. Griffin posted a 50-658-4 receiving with Mississippi State as a senior, and he was an electric kick returner throughout college, averaging 30.8 yards per return with two TDs in that role.

The Bucs signed Knue to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Knue was elevated from the practice squad ahead of last Sunday's wild-card playoff game against Washington, but he was deemed inactive for the contest. Knue spent all of last offseason with Tampa Bay after signing with the Bucs as an undrafted rookie out of Eastern Michigan. He'll get another chance to earn a roster spot this coming offseason.

The Bucs signed Houston to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Houston spent last summer with the Giants but was cut with an injury settlement in August. He latched on with Tampa Bay's practice squad in October and spent the remainder of the season there. Houston will get a chance to earn a longer look this upcoming offseason. He hasn't appeared in a regular-season contest since 2022 with Dallas.

Callaway signed a reserve/future contract with the Bucs on Tuesday.

Let go by New Orleans in August, Callaway signed with Tampa Bay's practice squad in October and appeared in a pair of regular-season contests, though he played a total of five offensive snaps. Turning 27 years old in March, Callaway will compete for a roster spot this coming offseason.

Woods (hip) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice.

Woods logged 51 percent of the offensive snaps in last Saturday's wild-card win over the Chargers, finishing with a 2-22-0 receiving line on four targets. With Woods dinged up and the Texans cutting Diontae Johnson earlier Tuesday, John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson could be in line for even bigger roles behind Nico Collins in Saturday's divisional-round tilt against Kansas City.