NFL Player News
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Danny Striggow DE | JAC
Jaguars' Danny Striggow: Questionable to return Sunday
Striggow exited Sunday's wild-card game versus the Bills with an ankle injury.
Striggow missed two straight games with an ankle injury before returning for the Week 18 win over Tennessee. The 23-year-old didn't record a statistic before exiting Sunday's playoff game. In his absence, Dawuane Smoot likely will see increased playing time behind starting defensive ends Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker.
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Patrick Mekari OT | JAC
Jaguars' Patrick Mekari: Exits with injury Sunday
Mekari is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game versus the Bills due to a back injury.
Mekari missed the final two games of the regular season with a back issue, but he did not carry an injury designation coming into Sunday's contest. Jacksonville is also without starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen (knee), who is inactive.
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Trent Williams OT | SF
49ers' Trent Williams: Suiting up for playoff matchup
Williams (hamstring) is active for Sunday's wild-card game versus the Eagles.
Williams sustained a hamstring injury during Week 17 that left him sidelined for the regular-season final versus Seattle. The star left tackle will suit up for Sunday's playoff contest, which should be a significant factor for both San Francisco's rushing attack and pass blocking.
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Gabe Davis WR | BUF
Bills' Gabe Davis: Injures knee Sunday
Davis won't return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars after sustaining a knee injury.
Prior to being carted off the field Sunday, Davis caught two of his three targets for 14 yards. His absence leaves Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks, Tyrell Shavers and Keon Coleman to handle Buffalo's WR duties versus Jacksonville.
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Keion White DE | SF
49ers' Keion White: Will play versus the Eagles
White (groin/hamstring) is active for Sunday's wild-card game versus Philadelphia.
White has dealt with groin and hamstring injuries during practice this week, but he increased his activity to participate in a limited fashion Friday. The 26-year-old has seen heavy playing time as a rotational pass rusher in 2025, tallying 12 tackles and 5.0 sacks across nine regular-season games with the 49ers.
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Renardo Green CB | SF
49ers' Renardo Green: Good to go for wild-card contest
Green (ankle) is active for Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Eagles.
Green popped up with an ankle injury during practice Friday, but he'll suit up and retain his starting spot at cornerback. The 2024 second-rounder tallied 60 tackles and 10 passes defended over 14 regular-season appearances this year.
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Dee Winters LB | SF
49ers' Dee Winters: Won't play versus Philly
Winters (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card contest versus the Eagles.
Winters' status was up in the air after he sustained an ankle injury during the loss to Seattle in the regular-season finale. The 25-year-old will miss Sunday's contest along with San Francisco's other starting outside linebacker Luke Gifford (quadriceps), who was also injured during Week 18. In their absence, Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow should start alongside middle linebacker Eric Kendricks.
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Luke Gifford LB | SF
49ers' Luke Gifford: Won't play in wild-card round
Gifford (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's wild-card game versus the Eagles.
Gifford suffered a quad injury during the Week 18 loss to Seattle. He and fellow starting outside linebacker Dee Winters (ankle) will now both be sidelined for Sunday's contest. In their absence, expect Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow to both start alongside middle linebacker Eric Kendricks.
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Sam Howell QB | PHI
Eagles' Sam Howell: Serving as No. 3 QB again Sunday
Howell (coach's decision) is inactive but will operate as the Eagles' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the 49ers.
Howell will continue to serve as Philadelphia's emergency option, and he'll only be able to enter the game if both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee are forced out.
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Lane Johnson OT | PHI
Eagles' Lane Johnson: Remains out for wild card
Johnson (foot) is listed as inactive for Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the 49ers.
Johnson had been trending toward a return after missing seven straight games with a foot injury. The two-time All-Pro is a significant piece of the Eagles' rushing offense, so his absence could be pivotal for Sunday's contest. In Johnson's stead, Fred Johnson will continue to start at right tackle for Philadelphia, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic.