NFL Player News
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Lucas Krull TE | DEN
Broncos' Lucas Krull: Won't play Sunday
Krull (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
Krull has been on injured reserve since breaking his foot back in October, and the reserve tight end will have to miss yet another pivotal game. The 27-year-old was a full participant in practice throughout the week, but the space demanded by the active roster and the reserve player's relatively low-priority role are likely what kept him from being activated for Sunday's contest.
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J.K. Dobbins RB | DEN
Broncos' J.K. Dobbins: Won't play Sunday
Dobbins (foot) won't play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
Dobbins, who last saw game action in Week 10 when he sustained a foot injury that required surgery, has been able to practice in a limited fashion this week, but he's not quite ready to return to action. In his continued absence, RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie will handle the Broncos' RB duties this weekend. Dobbins' next chance to suit up would occur in the event that Denver advances to Super Bowl LX, which will take place Feb. 8.
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Alex Forsyth C | DEN
Broncos' Alex Forsyth: Questionable with ankle issue
Forsyth (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
Forsyth suffered an ankle injury in last Saturday's overtime playoff victory over the Bills. The center was able to log three consecutive limited practices this week and has a chance to be available for Sunday's game. The 26-year-old will likely be taking a backseat to Luke Wattenberg (shoulder) this week, as the former starting center may finally be able to return from injured reserve.
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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.