NFL Player News
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Velus Jones Jr. RB | SEA
Seahawks' Velus Jones: Elevated to active roster
The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Jones will join George Holani and Cam Akers as a backup to Kenneth Walker for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams. The elevation likely comes due to the absence of Zach Charbonnet (ACL), who suffered a season-ending injury in last Saturday's win over the 49ers. The 28-year-old Jones has played just 20 offensive snaps this year, with 11 coming in last week's win.
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Cam Akers RB | SEA
Seahawks' Cam Akers: Elevated for Sunday
The Seahawks elevated Akers from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
With Zach Charbonnet (ACL) out for the remainder of the season, George Holani, Velus Jones and Akers will be called upon for supplemental snaps at running back behind starter Kenneth Walker in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams. As a former Ram with the most postseason experience of the three backs, Akers may see the first playing opportunity when Walker needs rest.
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Trent Sherfield WR | NE
Trent Sherfield: Cut by New England
The Patriots cut Sherfield from the practice squad Saturday.
Sherfield was not elevated for last Sunday's playoff win over the Texans. The wide receiver was likely signed to bolster depth due to the injury to Mack Hollins (abdomen). The 29-year-old Sherfield could be signed to the practice squad of any team that is still in Super Bowl contention, depending on receiver needs that may develop after Sunday's games.
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Elijah Moore WR | DEN
Broncos' Elijah Moore: Elevated for Sunday
The Broncos elevated Moore from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Moore will receive his first elevation as a Bronco, and Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots could be his first game action since he played for the Bills in a Week 12 loss to the Texans. The wide receiver will serve as a depth option if Troy Franklin (hamstring) cannot play. If Franklin is ruled out, Moore will operate as the No. 5 receiver behind Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey.
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Joshua Farmer DT | NE
Patriots' Joshua Farmer: Staying on IR for Sunday
Farmer (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Farmer will be ruled out of Sunday's game despite logging full participation in practice every day this week. The rookie defensive end may have a chance to return to the active roster for the Super Bowl if the Patriots can beat the Broncos this weekend. The main edge production in Sunday's contest will come from starters Christian Barmore and Milton Williams.
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Terrell Jennings RB | NE
Patriots' Terrell Jennings: Ruled out for Sunday
Jennings (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Starting running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson are both healthy and available for Sunday's contest, so the Patriots have decided to move forward without activating Jennings. The running back remaining on injured reserve will provide an additional roster spot that the team can allocate as it sees fit.
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Bo Nix QB | DEN
Broncos' Bo Nix: Moved to injured reserve
The Broncos placed Nix (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Nix was already ruled out for the rest of the playoffs after breaking a bone in his ankle during the Broncos' 33-30 overtime win over the Bills during the AFC divisional round. His move to injured reserve is a procedural one, given that it opens a space on the Broncos' roster for center Luke Wattenberg (shoulder), who was activated from IR in a corresponding move. Jarrett Stidham will start at quarterback for the Broncos against the Patriots during Sunday's AFC Championship Game while Sam Ehlinger serves as the backup.
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Mack Hollins WR | NE
Patriots' Mack Hollins: Activated from IR
The Patriots activated Hollins (abdomen) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains listed questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Hollins landed on IR in late December due to an abdominal injury. After being cleared to practice Thursday and Friday, Hollins demonstrated enough progress for the Patriots to activate him, and despite his questionable tag, he looks on track to play against Denver. Hollins' likely return could leave fewer snaps available at receiver for depth options such as DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams.
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Carlton Davis CB | NE
Patriots' Carlton Davis: Cleared for Sunday
Davis (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Davis was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice, clearing the league's five-step concussion protocol just in time for Sunday's elimination game. The starting outside cornerback is all set to suit up opposite Christian Gonzalez, securing a healthy starting secondary for the Patriots defense.
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Christian Elliss LB | NE
Patriots' Christian Elliss: Ready to play
Elliss (hip) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Elliss managed to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited for consecutive sessions to start the week. The inside linebacker logged 40 defensive snaps in last Sunday's playoff win over the Texans and is all set to reprise his role in New England's defense for this weekend's elimination game.