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Maddox recorded 32 tackles (23 solo) with four passes defensed, inclusion one interception, and one forced fumble across 14 regular-season games with the Lions in 2025.

Maddox primarily played special teams to begin the season and was sidelined for two games by a hamstring issue. However, his role expanded for the final four contests of the campaign due to injuries in the Lions secondary, and he logged over 300 defensive snaps for the second straight year. Maddox is set to hit free agency and should be able to land a deal as a depth option.

Waters signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Waters spent training camp with the Rams but failed to make the roster. He was also selected by the St.Louis Battlehawks of the UFL in January, but he was removed from the roster Thursday to give him another chance in the NFL.

Cross (foot) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

The starting left tackle suffered the foot injury during Seattle's divisional-round win over San Francisco but still played in the NFC Championship Game victory over the Rams. His participation in practice, even on a limited basis, should serve as a good sign ahead of the Super Bowl. If Cross can't go, Josh Jones (ankle/knee) should be next in line to replace him, but Jones was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, though he returned to full participation Thursday.

Emmanwori (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The slot corner rolled his ankle near the end of Wednesday's practice and was listed as limited for the session. A day later, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said that Emmanwori had a low-ankle sprain and that Seattle would be cautious with his health, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. The coach also said the team fully expects the rookie to play in the Super Bowl, and Emmanwori himself said he'll be "good to go for Sunday," per Boyle.

Landry (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday.

The outside linebacker aggravated the knee injury during New England's divisional-round win over Houston, missed the AFC Championship Game victory over Denver and didn't practice at all last week. Landry did manage to return to the practice field on a limited basis Wednesday. At this point, it's an open question whether he'll play in Sunday's Super Bowl, and if he can't go, Anfernee Jennings and Elijah Ponder should be next in line to take the field.

Darnold (oblique) was a full practice participant Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

This marks Darnold's first uncapped session since he injured his left oblique in advance of the Seahawks' divisional-round game against the 49ers. He's still suited up for both of Seattle's playoff contests, completing 37 of 53 passes for 470 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Following Thursday's development, Darnold is in line to continue to lead the team's offense Sunday versus the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

Spillane (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

The inside linebacker and New England's leading tackler during the regular season suffered the injury during the AFC Championship Game, had to leave that game early and hadn't practiced since then before Thursday. Spillane did say even before Thursday that he was confident he'd be good to go for the Super Bowl, and his return to practice shows that he is trending in the right direction. The former Raider recorded six stops in each of New England's first two playoff victories, games in which he played most of the snaps.

Hamilton (concussion) intercepted a pass during Tuesday's Pro Bowl flag football game.

The All-Pro safety suffered a concussion during Baltimore's Week 18 loss to Pittsburgh and had to exit in the second half. His participation in the Pro Bowl Games suggests he's past the issue. That's good for the Ravens, who committed to their 2022 first-round pick, who has made an All-Pro team after each of the last three seasons, with a four-year, $100.4 million extension last August.

Achane (shoulder) gathered in all four targets during Tuesday's Pro Bowl flag football game.

Achane didn't play Week 18 at New England due to a shoulder injury, but before his only absence of the 2025 regular season, he netted a career-high 1,838 yards from scrimmage (sixth in the NFL) and 12 total TDs (12th) on 305 touches (ninth) in 16 contests. With top WR Tyreek Hill sidelined following the gruesome knee injury he suffered in Week 4, Achane served as the centerpiece of the Dolphins offense. Miami has moved on from Mike McDaniel to Jeff Hafley as the team's head coach, but the latter likely will continue to lean on Achane as the running back enters the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.

Kennedy recorded four receptions for 36 yards across six regular-season games with the Lions in 2025. He also recorded 447 yards on 16 kick returns and 50 yards on three punt returns.

Kennedy didn't make the Lions' roster out of training camp, but he did manage to secure a spot on the practice squad. He appeared in the team's final six games due to injuries to the rest of the team's receiving corps, with all of his offensive production coming Week 13. He also served as the primary kick returner for Detroit down the stretch, averaging 27.9 yards on his 16 returns. Kennedy is a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning he can easily be retained by the Lions if they choose to tender him.