NFL Player News
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Bryce Cabeldue G | SEA
Seahawks' Bryce Cabeldue: Moves to IR
Cabeldue (knee) was placed on IR on Friday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
The rookie offensive lineman from Kansas State suffered an apparent knee injury and will now miss the remainder of the Seahawks' 2025 campaign on IR. While Cabeldue is sidelined, expect Christian Haynes to operate as Seattle's top reserve guard.
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George Holani RB | SEA
Seahawks' George Holani: Back from IR
Holani (hamstring) has been activated off IR by the Seahawks in advance of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Holani, who was placed on IR on Nov. 29 due to a hamstring injury, logged back-to-back full practices Wednesday and Thursday before being activated by Seattle on Friday. His looming return to the mix gives the team some needed depth at running back behind starter Kenneth Walker in the wake of Zach Charbonnet having suffered a season-ending knee injury during the divisional round. In 11 regular-season contests, Holani recorded 22 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 15 yards while also playing a key role on special teams.
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Elijah Arroyo TE | SEA
Seahawks' Elijah Arroyo: Activated Friday
Arroyo (knee) was activated from IR on Friday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Arroyo has been sidelined for the Seahawks' last five contests due to a knee injury sustained in Week 14, but it now appears he's ready to return for the NFC Championship game against the Rams. The 2025 second-round pick from Miami has had a solid rookie campaign, catching 15 of 26 targets for 179 yards and a touchdowns across 13 regular-season appearances. Now fully healthy, Arroyo is expected to operate as Seattle's No. 2 tight end Sunday, playing behind AJ Barner.
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Mack Hollins WR | NE
Patriots' Mack Hollins: Questionable for Sunday
Hollins (abdomen) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
The Patriots placed Hollins on IR on Dec. 27, with the wideout having returned to a limited practice session Thursday. If Hollins -- who worked fully Friday -- is activated ahead of Sunday's contest (a move that would need to occur by Saturday afternoon), he'd bolster a New England WR corps that also includes Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism. In such a scenario, Hollins would be a speculative fantasy option this weekend, considered he's coming off an injury as well as the Patriots' tendency to spread around targets in their passing game.
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Marte Mapu LB | HOU
Patriots' Marte Mapu: Questionable for AFCCG due to hip
Mapu (hip) is questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
This is a new injury for Mapu. Most of his opportunities this season have come on special teams, though he may rotate in for a few snaps on defense at linebacker if healthy. Mapu played one defensive snap in each of the Patriots' previous two playoff games.
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Carlton Davis CB | NE
Patriots' Carlton Davis: Questionable to face Broncos
Davis (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Davis entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol after exiting during the Patriots' win over the Texans in the AFC divisional round. He was cleared for contact ahead of Friday's practice, but the starting cornerback still needs to get the green light from an independent neurologist in order to suit up Sunday.
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Harold Landry LB | NE
Patriots' Harold Landry: Won't suit up for AFCCG
Landry (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Landry has been able to play through a knee injury in recent weeks, but it evidently worsened, as he'll be unavailable for Sunday's pivotal playoff matchup. Elijah Ponder, Anfernee Jennings and Bradyn Swinson are all candidates for larger roles at outside linebacker alongside K'Lavon Chaisson.
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Carlton Davis CB | NE
Patriots' Carlton Davis: Cleared for contact Friday
Davis (head) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday, which indicates he has been cleared for contact, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Davis being cleared for contact would indicate that he has made progress toward clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, though he will still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist to suit up for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. He had previously practiced in limited fashion while wearing a non-contact jersey after exiting in the second half New England's win over the Texans in the AFC divisional round.
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Charles Cross OT | SEA
Seahawks' Charles Cross: Optimism to play Sunday
Cross (foot) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
The fourth-year pro has missed the first two practices of the week due to a foot injury, but head coach Mike Macdonald expressed optimism Thursday that Cross would play in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, per John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site. Backup tackles Josh Jones (knee/ankle) and Amari Kight (knee) also missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, so Friday's practice report and injury designations should provide some clarity on the Seahawks' health on the offensive line heading into Sunday's contest.
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Rob Havenstein OT | LAR
Rams' Rob Havenstein: Designated to return from IR
The Rams designated Havenstein (ankle) to return from injured reserve Thursday.
Havenstein landed on injured reserve in mid-November due to an ankle injury. He was limited in his return to practice Thursday, and he would need to be activated from IR in order to play in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against Seattle.