NFL Player News
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Luke Wattenberg C | DEN
Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: Questionable for Sunday
Wattenberg (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
Wattenberg was a full participant in practice throughout the week, so the center's odds of being activated from injured reserve are high. Alex Forsyth (ankle), who has been operating as the starting center, is also questionable to play. Both linemen will likely be able to suit up, but in a situation where neither can go, Sam Mustipher will be the starting center in Sunday's playoff game.
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Rob Havenstein OT | LAR
Rams' Rob Havenstein: Won't play Sunday
Havenstein (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Havenstein was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, but will be unable to suit up for Sunday's contest. The backup right tackle was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday but was ultimately deemed not ready to play. D.J. Humphries will likely serve as the primary backup offensive tackle for the Rams on Sunday.
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Emmanuel Forbes CB | LAR
Rams' Emmanuel Forbes: Ready for action
Forbes (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Forbes was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited for consecutive sessions earlier in the week. The 25-year-old is all set to suit up alongside Cobie Durant and Darious Williams at outside cornerback as the Rams head into a third matchup with the Seahawks.
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JJ Galbreath TE | PIT
Steelers' J.J. Galbreath: signs future deal with Pittsburgh
The Steelers signed Galbreath to a reserve/future deal Friday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Galbreath spent early September on the Steelers' practice squad after failing to make the team's active roster. The tight end was eventually cut to make space for other additions, but will return to the team for the start of the coming season's on-field activities. The 24-year-old now has another shot to make the Steelers' 53-man roster for the 2026 campaign.
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Charles Cross OT | SEA
Seahawks' Charles Cross: Suiting up Sunday
Cross (foot) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Cross was unable to participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday, but the left tackle has managed to dodge an injury designation anyway. The 25-year-old should be all set to suit up for Sunday's contest and help the Seahawks protect quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Kenneth Walker.
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Josh Jones OT | SEA
Seahawks' Josh Jones: Questionable with knee issue
Jones (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Jones was unable to suit up for last Saturday's playoff win over the 49ers due to a knee injury he sustained before the contest. The backup left tackle will be a key depth piece with starter Charles Cross returning from a foot injury, as well as No. 3 offensive tackle Amari Kight (knee) doubtful to play. If neither Jones nor Kight can suit up, Mason Richman will be the first reserve option at left tackle.
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Amari Kight OT | SEA
Seahawks' Amari Kight: Doubtful for Sunday
Kight (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Kight was unable to practice in Wednesday or Thursday's sessions and will likely be unable to suit up for the third matchup between the Seahawks and Rams. The depth offensive lineman's absence means the health of Josh Jones (knee), who is listed as questionable, will be key for the Seahawks' offensive line reserves.
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Sam Darnold QB | SEA
Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Set to play Sunday
Darnold (oblique) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Darnold was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday as he continues to manage an oblique injury that occurred in practice last Thursday, but he'll be available to face the Rams on Sunday. In this past Saturday's 41-6 divisional-round win over the 49ers, Darnold was efficient with modest volume, completing 12 of his 17 passing attempts for 124 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers en route to compiling a 110.9 passer rating.
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Chazz Surratt LB | SEA
Seahawks' Chazz Surratt: Ruled out for Sunday
Surratt (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Surratt logged full participation in consecutive practices Wednesday and Thursday but will remain on injured reserve for Sunday's contest. The depth option at linebacker is primarily a special-teamer, logging just seven defensive snaps over 11 games this season. If the Seahawks can beat the Rams and advance to the Super Bowl, Surratt may be called upon to provide additional defensive depth.
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Byron Young LB | LAR
Rams' Byron Young: Likely playing in NFC Championship
Young (knee) will practice in a limited fashion Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks.
The third-year pro from Tennessee opened the Rams' week of practice with consecutive DNPs but upgraded to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. Despite his questionable designation, head coach Sean McVay told reporters Friday that Young is "going to be ready to go," so he's expected to suit up for the NFC Championship Game. If active Sunday, Young will operate as one of Los Angeles' top pass rushers, having recorded 12.0 sacks during the regular season.