NFL Player News
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Connor Heyward TE | PIT
Steelers' Connor Heyward: Sees increased rushing work in 2025
Heyward secured three of four targets for 21 yards and a touchdown while logging 15 carries for 43 yards and two scores over 17 appearances during the 2025 regular season.
Heyward played mostly on special teams in 2025 and wasn't very involved in the passing game. However, he saw some short-yardage work on the ground down the stretch and reached the end zone in two of the team's final four regular-season games. The Steelers had an abundance of options at tight end for most of the season, including Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington (forearm), and it certainly seems possible that Heyward will look for other opportunities as an unrestricted free agent this spring.
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Roman Wilson WR | PIT
Steelers' Roman Wilson: Minimal role to end 2025 campaign
Wilson secured 12 of 21 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns over 13 regular-season appearances in 2025.
After missing most of his rookie season in 2024 due to injuries, Wilson had some encouraging performances in 2025, highlighted by a midseason stretch in which he had five performances with double-digit receiving yards in a span of six games. However, his role diminished down the stretch, and he was a healthy scratch in four of the team's last six regular-season matchups. Wilson could have some streaming appeal in 2026, but he'll likely have trouble carving out consistent fantasy relevance throughout the season.
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Ben Skowronek WR | PIT
Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Quiet during 2025 regular season
Skowronek secured four of six targets for 69 yards and a touchdown while appearing in all 17 regular-season games in 2025.
Skowronek had a 22-yard touchdown reception in the Steelers' Week 1 win over the Jets, but his production went downhill from there. He failed to garner multiple targets in any of his regular-season appearances, and he was forced to play mainly on special teams during his fifth professional campaign. The 2021 seventh-rounder will be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him seek out other opportunities after being held under 70 receiving yards in each of his two seasons in Pittsburgh.
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Scott Miller WR | PIT
Steelers' Scotty Miller: Minimal work during regular season
Miller secured nine of 14 targets for 62 yards over 13 appearances during the 2025 regular season.
Miller rejoined the Steelers on a one-year deal during the offseason but was held under 70 receiving yards for a second consecutive year despite the team bringing in an upgrade at quarterback in Aaron Rodgers. Miller will be an unrestricted free agent once again ahead of the 2026 campaign, and it seems unlikely that he'll generate much fantasy appeal during his age-29 season.
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Christian Gonzalez CB | NE
Patriots' Christian Gonzalez: Dealing with head injury
Gonzalez (head) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Chargers, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Gonzalez suffered a head injury in the second half, and his status for the stretch run is now uncertain. In his absence, Charles Woods will likely step into a more significant role in New England's secondary.
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Carlton Davis CB | NE
Patriots' Carlton Davis: Back in action
Davis (toe) has returned to Sunday night's contest versus Los Angeles, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Davis was briefly sidelined with a toe injury that he suffered in the first half, but he has since returned to the field. The cornerback is starting opposite of Christian Gonzalez, looking to quiet the Chargers' passing attack.
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Carlton Davis CB | NE
Patriots' Carlton Davis: Dealing with toe injury
Davis (toe) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Chargers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Davis suffered a toe injury in the first half, and his status for the rest of the contest is now up in the air. In his absence, Charles Woods is a top candidate to see an uptick in usage at cornerback versus Los Angeles.
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Jake Tonges TE | SF
49ers' Jake Tonges: Replaces injured Kittle on Sunday
Tonges caught one of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 23-19 wild-card win over the Eagles.
After top tight end George Kittle exited the game in the second quarter with what is believed to be a torn Achilles tendon, the 49ers opened up more playing time for Tonges to begin the second half. Tonges has operated as San Francisco's third tight end on the depth chart for most of the season, but he's leapfrogged blocking specialist Luke Farrell whenever Kittle has missed time. The 25-year-old Tonges proved to be a viable receiving threat when called upon, averaging 4.8 receptions and 44.8 yards with three touchdowns scored in the six games that Kittle was inactive during the regular season. Assuming he's called upon to replace Kittle in the divisional-round matchup versus the Seahawks next weekend, Tonges should make a fine value play in DFS.
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Demarcus Robinson WR | SF
49ers' Demarcus Robinson: Leading receiver in WC win
Robinson corralled six of seven targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-19 wild-card win over Philadelphia.
Robinson finally broke out of his season-long slump at the perfect time for the 49ers after he led the team in receiving in its playoff win Sunday. The veteran wideout was filling in for injured starter Ricky Pearsall (ankle/knee), who was inactive for the ninth time this season. Robinson failed to surpass 50 receiving yards in any of his 14 appearances in the regular season, so Sunday's outburst against the Eagles certainly came out of nowhere. Perhaps this performance will build up the confidence QB Brock Purdy has in Robinson, but fantasy players should not bank on a repeat performance against the Seahawks in the divisional round.
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Fred Warner MLB | SF
49ers' Fred Warner: Not expected to practice soon
Warner (ankle) is not expected to return to practice this week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Warner has been sidelined since suffering a dislocated and fractured right ankle in Week 6, and there has been some hope that he could make his return to action in the postseason. The 49ers knocked off the Eagles 23-19 in the wild-card round Sunday, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said following the game that it's "not likely" that Warner's practice window will open this week prior to the team's matchup with the Seahawks in the NFC divisional round. The linebacker's next shot to play would come in the NFC Championship Game, if San Francisco is able to advance.