NFL Player News
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Tetairoa McMillan WR | CAR
Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan: Five catches in playoff loss
McMillan recorded five receptions on seven targets for 81 yards in Saturday's 34-31 wild-card loss to the Rams.
McMillan was overshadowed by Jalen Coker, but he still turned in a solid showing of his own. He particularly played a key role on a touchdown drive in the second quarter, logging consecutive receptions of 14 and 22 yards. Overall, McMillan closed his rookie season having topped 70 receiving yards in three of his last five games (including playoffs), setting him up to take a potential step forward in his sophomore season.
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Jalen Coker WR | CAR
Panthers' Jalen Coker: Big showing in postseason debut
Coker recorded nine receptions on 12 targets for 134 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 34-31 wild-card round loss to the Rams.
The Panthers nearly pulled off the significant upset, and Coker was a key to the offense's success. He led the team in every stat and pulled in a seven-yard touchdown catch with 2:39 remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Panthers the lead. Coker also chipped in long catches of 52 and 37 yards to record the highest single-game yardage total of his career, even more impressive considering it was his first appearance in the postseason. Coker missed the first half of the regular season with a quadriceps injury, but he looks capable of forming a solid wide receiver duo with Tetairoa McMillan in 2026.
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Puka Nacua WR | LAR
Rams' Puka Nacua: Keeps rolling to start postseason
Nacua recorded 10 receptions on 18 targets for 111 yards and one touchdown in Saturday's 34-31 wild-card round win over the Panthers. He added three rushes for 14 yards and an additional score.
Nacua got off to a hot start, logging three receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown on the Rams' first offensive possession. He then capped off the team's third drive with a five-yard score that came on a backward pass from Matthew Stafford. Nacua also uncharacteristically dropped a wide-open pass heading into halftime that would have been another long touchdown, though he made up for that by breaking up a potential interception late in the fourth quarter to help the Rams advance. All told, he played a key role in the win and will remain a focal point of the offense in the upcoming divisional round.
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Jahdae Walker WR | CHI
Bears' Jahdae Walker: Won't face Green Bay
Walker (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Packers.
Walker has been active for four of Chicago's last five games, taking the roster spot of Rome Odunze. With Odunze ready to return to the field, Walker will be a healthy scratch.
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Jacob Cowing WR | SF
49ers' Jacob Cowing: Not playing vs. Eagles
Cowing (hamstring) has been ruled out for San Francisco's wild-card matchup versus the Eagles on Sunday.
Cowing was designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the week but won't be activated ahead of Sunday's game. The 2024 fourth-round pick missed the entirety of the regular season but will look to make his season debut next week during the divisional round, should the 49ers advance.
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Malik Turner WR | SF
49ers' Malik Turner: Elevated to active roster
The 49ers elevated Turner to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Eagles.
Turner was elevated three times during the regular season but played just one offensive snap and didn't record any stats. He will likely contribute on special teams if he ends up playing against Philadelphia.
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Dalevon Campbell WR | LAC
Chargers' Dalevon Campbell: Elevated from practice squad
The Chargers elevated Campbell to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Patriots.
Campbell is set to be elevated for a third time after having been a healthy scratch during each of his first two elevations. The 24-year-old would likely serve as a depth receiver if he ends up playing Sunday.
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KeAndre Lambert-Smith WR | LAC
Chargers' KeAndre Lambert-Smith: Lands on IR
The Chargers placed Lambert-Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.
Lambert-Smith is done for the season after catching five passes for 51 yards and a touchdown across 10 games during the regular season. The rookie fifth-round pick will shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2026 campaign, while Kimani Vidal will likely take over as one of the team's primary kick returners during Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Patriots.
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Jeremiah Webb WR | NE
Patriots' Jeremiah Webb: Elevated from practice squad
The Patriots elevated Webb to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Chargers.
Webb joined the team's practice squad back in August, but this marks just the first time that he's been elevated for a game. The rookie undrafted free agent will now have a chance to make his NFL debut should he suit up against the Chargers.
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Tim Jones WR | JAC
Jaguars' Tim Jones: Elevated to active roster
The Jaguars elevated Jones to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Bills.
Jones will be elevated for the third time this season, although he's yet to appear in a game. The 27-year-old could contribute as a depth receiver and special teamer if called upon during Sunday's matchup.