NFL Player News
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Josh Whyle TE | GB
Packers' Josh Whyle: Sees more snaps after Kraft injury
Whyle logged five catches (on six targets) for 36 yards and a touchdown across eight regular-season games with the Packers in 2025.
Whyle spent the first half of the season on the Packers' practice squad after failing to make the Titans' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. There wasn't a path to playing time for the third-year tight end until Tucker Kraft tore his ACL in Week 9 against the Panthers, which prompted the Packers to sign Whyle to the active roster in early November to serve as the team's TE2 behind Luke Musgrave. Whyle didn't see more than one target in any of his eight regular-season appearances, serving mostly as a blocker on offense. He will have the ability to test the waters during the 2026 offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Rashan Gary DE | GB
Packers' Rashan Gary: Another impactful season
Gary recorded 45 tackles (25 solo), including 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one recovered fumble across 16 regular-season games in 2025.
The Packers underwent some changes along their defensive line and pass rushers entering 2025, but Gary remained a consistent force. He tallied at least 7.5 sacks for the third consecutive season and also recorded 20 quarterback hits -- the latter serving as the third-highest mark of his career. Gary should remain a key part of Green Bay's defensive line for its playoff run and into 2026, as he remains under contract for two more years.
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Luke Musgrave TE | GB
Packers' Luke Musgrave: Quiet end to regular season
Musgrave played just two offensive snaps and was not targeted during Green Bay's regular-season finale against the Vikings.
Musgrave has operated as Green Bay's top tight end since Tucker Kraft (ACL) suffered a season-ending injury Week 9. His receiving production has been underwhelming, however, and despite suiting up for all 17 regular-season games, Musgrave has totaled just 24 catches for 252 yards (on 31 targets) without a single touchdown. He surpassed 50 receiving yards in just one of those 17 appearances. Musgrave will continue to handle the No. 1 tight end role during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Bears.
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Robert Spillane LB | NE
Patriots' Robert Spillane: Ready to face Chargers
Spillane (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday.
Spillane finally appears back to full health and ready to return to New England's starting lineup for the first time since Week 13. Barring any setbacks, expect Spillane to return to his usual starting role at inside linebacker during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Chargers.
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Kayshon Boutte WR | NE
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Added to injury report Thursday
Boutte (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday.
Boutte wasn't listed on the Patriots' initial injury report Wednesday, so it's unclear if the wideout emerged from that session with a hamstring issue or sustained an injury during Thursday's practice. Friday's final report will reveal whether Boutte approaches Sunday's playoff opener against the Chargers with an injury designation, in any case.
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Jack Gibbens LB | NE
Patriots' Jack Gibbens: Upgrades to full practice
Gibbens (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Gibbens was listed as limited Wednesday due to an ankle issue, but it appears he's back to full health and ready for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Chargers. He stands to handle his usual key rotational role behind starting linebacker Christian Elliss.
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Bradley Bozeman C | LAC
Chargers' Bradley Bozeman: Ready to face Patriots
Bozeman (concussion) is not listed on Thursday's injury report.
Bozeman could not suit up for Los Angeles' regular-season finale in Week 18, but he's now fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is on track to play in Sunday's wild-card round on the road against New England. Expect Bozeman to draw his usual start at center versus the Patriots.
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Trent Williams OT | SF
49ers' Trent Williams: Upgrades to limited practice
Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Williams missed practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury he suffered Week 17 and led to a Week 18 absence. The star left tackle will have one more chance to prove himself capable of handling full practice reps ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles. Williams' presence will be crucial as Brock Purdy and San Francisco's offense work to overcome Philadelphia's formidable defensive front.
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Omarion Hampton RB | LAC
Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Logs another missed practice
Hampton (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in practice Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Per Smith, offensive coordinator Greg Roman previously noted that Hampton would be "involved some" in Thursday's session, but that didn't equate to the running back -- who also didn't practice Wednesday -- being deemed an official participant. Hampton now has one more opportunity to log practice reps before the Chargers assign injury designations in advance of Sunday night's playoff opener against the Patriots. If he ends up limited or out this weekend, added backfield opportunities would be available for Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson.
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Donte Jackson CB | LAC
Chargers' Donte Jackson: Ready for wild-card round
Jackson (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Jackson was listed as limited Wednesday due to an ankle injury sustained Week 18 against the Broncos, but barring any setbacks, it looks like he's fully on track for Sunday's wild-card matchup on the road against New England. Expect Jackson to handle his usual starting role versus Drake Maye and the Patriots.