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  • 49ers' Renardo Green: Questionable with ankle issue

    Green (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card round matchup with the Eagles.

    Green was added to Friday's injury report with what was initially rumored to be a foot injury, but the issue is actually with his ankle. The starting cornerback was able to log a limited practice session with the issue, something that bodes well for his chances to play in Sunday's elimination game. If Green is unable to play through injury, Darrell Luter is next in line to start Sunday's game at outside cornerback opposite Deommodore Lenoir.

  • Steelers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Held to 14 catches in 2025

    Valdes-Scantling secured 14 of 29 targets for 120 yards and a touchdown over 10 regular-season appearances between the 49ers and Steelers in 2025.

    Valdes-Scantling began the 2025 campaign in San Francisco, where he saw limited work despite the team dealing with several absences at wide receiver, as he hauled in just four of eight targets for 40 yards. After being let go by the 49ers, he linked up with the Steelers -- and former teammate Aaron Rodgers -- to close out the year. Valdes-Scantling was slightly more productive in Pittsburgh, but most of his output (eight catches on 16 targets for 55 yards) came in the final two weeks of the regular season when DK Metcalf was suspended. Metcalf is slated to return for the playoffs, so Valdes-Scantling's workload in the postseason will likely be limited. While Valdes-Scantling's role in 2026 will depend on where he ends up, his fantasy upside has been limited over the past few seasons.

  • Keion White DE | SF

    49ers' Keion White: Questionable for Sunday

    White (groin/hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Eagles, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    White was able to upgrade to a limited participant in Friday's practice after missing consecutive sessions due to groin and hamstring issues. If the defensive end is unable to suit up for Sunday's elimination game, Robert Beal will likely see an increase in rotational defensive snaps as well as special-teams snaps.

  • Jamal Hill LB | HOU

    Texans' Jamal Hill: Full participant Friday

    Hill (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

    Hill upgraded to a full participant Friday after being limited in Thursday's practice due to a calf injury he likely sustained in a Week 18 practice. The linebacker missed Week 18 due to the issue but seems set to suit up for Monday night's wild-card matchup with the Steelers. The 24-year-old is set to be the primary depth option at outside linebacker behind starters Henry To'oTo'o and E.J. Speed.

  • Rams' Jaylen McCollough: Similar production in year two

    McCollough recorded 51 tackles (36 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four pass defenses over17 games in 2025.

    A small boost to playing time didn't translate to much improvement in the stat line in year two for McCollough, who had four interceptions in his rookie year but failed to earn one in 2025. The second-year safety did manage to earn his first sacks of his pro career and added eight more tackles year-to-year while functioning as a reliable backup behind Kamren Curl and Kamren Kinchens. With Curl entering free agency, McCollough may be asked to step into a starting role in 2026 if Curl chooses to depart.

  • Kaleb Johnson RB | PIT

    Steelers' Kaleb Johnson: Disappointing workload as rookie

    Johnson recorded 28 carries for 69 yards while securing one of two targets for nine yards over 10 appearances during the 2025 regular season.

    Although Johnson was a third-round pick by the Steelers in the 2025 NFL Draft, playing time was hard to come by during his rookie year, as he played double-digit offensive snaps in just one game. He was also a healthy scratch for the final three weeks of the regular season. Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell served as the Steelers' clear top running backs throughout the year. Johnson could have a chance to compete for more work in 2026 if Gainwell -- who is slated to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason -- heads elsewhere. Even if Gainwell plays for another team next year, Johnson could face an uphill battle for playing time as long as Warren remains in Pittsburgh.

  • Trent Brown OT | HOU

    Texans' Trent Brown: Limited Friday

    Brown (ankle/knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.

    Brown has now logged consecutive limited sessions, leaving him one more opportunity to upgrade his practice participation in the hopes of dodging an injury designation ahead of Monday night's wild-card clash with the Steelers. The right tackle was inactive for the Week 18 win over the Colts, and if he cannot at least maintain limited participation in Saturday's session, he will likely not play in Monday's elimination game.

  • 49ers' Renardo Green: Pops up on report with foot injury

    Green (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card road game against the Eagles, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Green was added to the injury report Friday as a limited participant after practicing without limitations Wednesday and Thursday. If Green is unable to take part in Sunday's playoff matchup, Darrell Luter would likely draw the start at outside cornerback opposite Deommodore Lenoir.

  • Jarrian Jones CB | JAC

    Jaguars' Jarrian Jones: Set for Sunday

    Jones (illness) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Bills.

    Jones missed Wednesday's practice session due to illness but was able to rally back to full participation Friday, just in time to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest. The cornerback is all set to start opposite Greg Newsome as the Jaguars attempt to shut down Josh Allen's offense in the team's first home playoff game since the 2022 season.

  • Luke Gifford LB | SF

    49ers' Luke Gifford: Questionable for wild-card round

    Gifford (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Gifford and Dee Winters (ankle) both got hurt in Week 18 against the Seahawks, leaving each of San Francisco's starting outside linebackers questionable for Sunday's playoff matchup. Eric Kendricks, Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow are the only remaining healthy options in the 49ers' injury-riddled linebacking corps.

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