NFL Player News
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Devin Duvernay WR | CHI
Bears' Devin Duvernay: No offensive involvement
Duvernay was not targeted in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Duvernay played all 17 games and finished the season with two receptions on five targets for 26 yards. He has totaled 17 catches over the past three seasons and operated almost exclusively as a return specialist, leaving minimal offensive fantasy value. He is set to hit free agency.
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Jahdae Walker WR | CHI
Bears' Jahdae Walker: Capitalizes late-season chances
Walker caught two of three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Walker finished the season with six receptions on 10 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns across nine games, with all of his production coming over the final three contests. He logged only eight offensive snaps prior to that stretch while frequently inactive, highlighting how situational his usage was. He is signed with Chicago through 2027 and enters 2026 as a depth receiver with fringe roster appeal.
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Travis Homer RB | CHI
Bears' Travis Homer: Not used on offense
Homer did not record an offensive statistic in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Homer finished the season appearing in 10 games and recorded one rushing attempt for minus-two yards, with no receptions. He totaled just seven offensive touches across three seasons with the Bears while contributing primarily on special teams, offering no fantasy relevance. He is set to hit free agency.
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Gervon Dexter Sr. DT | CHI
Bears' Gervon Dexter: Registers sack in finale
Dexter recorded three tackles, including two solo, and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Dexter finished the season with 43 tackles, including 21 solo, 6.0 sacks and two fumble recoveries across 17 games. He has 11.0 sacks over the last two seasons, maintaining interior pass-rush value even with a slight tackle dip from 2024. He is under contract through 2026.
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Durham Smythe TE | CHI
Bears' Durham Smythe: Not targeted in finale
Smythe was not targeted in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Smythe finished the season playing all 17 games and caught four passes for 25 yards on six targets. He has totaled 13 receptions over the last two seasons while serving primarily as a blocking tight end, limiting his fantasy relevance to deep leagues. He is set to hit free agency.
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Dalton Kincaid TE | BUF
Bills' Dalton Kincaid: Set for limited practice Wednesday
Kincaid (knee) will be listed as limited in practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Kincaid was limited at practice last week before being listed as questionable for the Sunday's regular-season finale against the Jets. The tight end suited up for the Bills' 35-8 win, en route to playing 10 snaps and catching all three of his targets for 48 yards in a game in which the team managed the workload of several key players. With no reported setbacks with the knee issue Kincaid has been managing, chances are his looming limitations Wednesday are maintenance-related.
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Sam LaPorta TE | DET
Lions' Sam LaPorta: Planning to be ready for camp
LaPorta said Monday that he will enter the next phase of his rehab from back surgery this week and anticipates being fully cleared in advance of training camp, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
The 24-year-old tight end ended up missing the Lions' final eight games of the season after he suffered a herniated disk in a Nov. 9 win over the Commanders. LaPorta said that he was initially hopeful to avoid a stint on injured reserve and return to action in 2-to-3 weeks after suffering the injury, but after further deliberation, he and the Lions decided that opting for surgery was the best long-term course of action. Six weeks removed from his procedure, LaPorta appears to be progressing as anticipated, and while he may not be ready to take contact in OTAs this spring, he expressed optimism that he'll be able to be "up, running around" during those workouts. LaPorta will be eligible for an extension when the new league year begins in March, and retaining the tight end on a long-term deal will likely be a priority for Detroit after he averaged 4.4 receptions and 50.1 receiving yards per game while scoring 20 total touchdowns in 42 appearances through his first three NFL seasons.
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DJ Giddens RB | IND
Colts' DJ Giddens: Concludes quiet rookie season
Giddens rushed eight times for 30 yards in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Texans. He finished the season with 26 rushes for 96 yards in nine appearances.
Giddens's eight carries Sunday were his most in a contest since Week 1. The rookie running back barely saw the field in his first season in the NFL, as he was buried on the depth chart behind Jonathan Taylor, Ameer Abdullah and Tyler Goodson. Taylor handled the vast majority of the work out of the backfield, leaving very few opportunities for the backups in Indianapolis. The 25-year-old Goodson should continue to improve and get acclimated to the Colts' offense heading into his second season, and it's possible he could take on a bigger role as a backup behind Taylor with Abdullah and Goodson entering free agency this offseason.
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Tyler Goodson RB | IND
Colts' Tyler Goodson: One carry in season finale
Goodson rushed once for three yards in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Texans. He finished the season with nine rushes for 24 yards, adding two receptions for eight yards on three targets in 11 appearances.
Goodson was a nonfactor this season, barely seeing the field on offense. The 25-year-old running back played well behind Jonathan Taylor and Ameer Abdullah in the Colts' backfield rotation throughout the 2025 campaign. With that said, Goodson will enter the offseason as a restricted free agent, giving Indianapolis the opportunity to match any offers he may receive from other teams in free agency. Based on his limited usage, it remains unclear if the Colts will try to keep him in their locker room or afford him the opportunity to catch on with another team ahead of next season.
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Ameer Abdullah RB | IND
Colts' Ameer Abdullah: Three touches to conclude season
Abdullah rushed once for one yard and caught both of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Texans. He finished the season with 14 rushes for 60 yards and one touchdown, adding 16 receptions for 99 yards on 17 targets in 13 appearances.
Abdullah finished the 2025 campaign having very little impact offensively, a theme for the veteran running back for most of the season. The 32-year-old operated as one of the Colts' top backup options out of the backfield, but he was unable to get much going each week with starter Jonathan Taylor handling a large majority of the work at running back. Abdullah will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, but his age and lack of impressive production may make it difficult to garner much interest from teams around the league.