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  • Patriots' Carlton Davis: Will be limited in practice

    Davis (head) will be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

    Davis remains in concussion protocol after leaving the second half of last Sunday's playoff victory over the Texans with a head injury. The presence of the cornerback in Wednesday's session is a good sign for his potential to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. Davis will have two more chances to upgrade his practice participation in an attempt to dodge an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest.

  • George Holani RB | SEA

    Seahawks' George Holani: Designated to return from IR

    The Seahawks designated Holani (hamstring) to return to practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

    Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reported that Holani said he was healthy when the four weeks of mandatory injured reserve time was up, and the running back has just been waiting for a chance to get back to work. The 26-year-old last played in the Week 12 win over the Titans, recording five special teams snaps. If Holani is activated in time for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, he will be the No. 2 running back behind Kenneth Walker due to the injury to former No. 2 rusher Zach Charbonnet.

  • Cade Stover TE | HOU

    Texans' Cade Stover: No damage to ACL

    Stover (knee) did not sustain any damage to his ACL, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports

    Stover suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's playoff loss to the Patriots. The confirmation of an intact ACL means that the tight end likely will enter the 2026 season healthy.

  • Jake Tonges TE | SF

    49ers' Jake Tonges: Has plantar fascia injury

    Tonges suffered a plantar fascia injury in his foot during this past Saturday's divisional-round loss at Seattle, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Tonges flashed at times during the 2025 campaign when George Kittle was sidelined for a variety of injuries, totaling a 40-366-5 line on 55 targets in 19 games, including two postseason contests. He made an early exit in the third quarter of the divisional round and wasn't able to return, and now the nature of his health concern is known. Tonges has a three-week recovery on tap, so he should be fully healthy before the 49ers need to make a decision on his restricted free-agent tender in March.

  • Mac Jones QB | SF

    49ers' Mac Jones: May stay with Niners

    San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that he expects Jones to be with the 49ers for 2026, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    General manager John Lynch also praised Jones but didn't comment on expectations for next season. Jones went 5-3 as a starter while completing 69.6 percent of his passes for 7.4 YPA, giving the 49ers a fantastic return on their investment in the first season of a two-year, $8.4 million contract. He probably won't be content to return to San Francisco as an underpaid backup, but his contract does give the team some leverage in discussions about a trade or raise.

  • Mack Hollins WR | NE

    Patriots' Mack Hollins: Not ready to practice

    Coach Mike Vrabel said that that the Patriots won't open Hollins' (abdomen) practice window Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.

    Hollins was placed on IR back on Dec. 27, but at this stage the wideout isn't ready to return to practice as the Patriots begin their preparation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. For now, the team's available WRs are Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism. In 15 regular-season games prior to suffering an abdomen injury, Hollins caught 46 of his 65 targets for 550 yards and two TDs.

  • Tank Dell WR | HOU

    Texans' Tank Dell: GM optimistic regarding return

    Houston general manager Nick Caserio said Wednesday that he expects Dell (knee) to be available for offseason activities, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Caserio acknowledged that the team will have a better idea about where Dell stands in his recovery from the pair of surgeries he underwent in early 2025 to address a major left knee injury once he gets on the field during OTAs. The GM's comments echo those of head coach DeMeco Ryans, who told Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle on Tuesday that Dell pushed hard to return toward the end of this past season. Dell's return should bolster an offense that was often out of sync in 2025, though it's fair to wonder if the fourth-year wideout's explosiveness might be compromised to some degree coming off surgery. Before sitting out the 2025 campaign, Dell registered 98 receptions on 156 targets for 1,376 yards and 10 touchdowns in 25 games over his first two NFL seasons.

  • Josh Allen QB | BUF

    Bills' Josh Allen: May need offseason foot procedure

    Bills GM Brandon Beane noted Wednesday that Allen may need a procedure done on his right foot, but if that is the case, the QB's availability for OTAs would not be impacted, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Per ESPN.com, Allen initially hurt his foot during Week 16 action, which resulted in soreness that lingered in subsequent weeks. Additionally, Allen managed issues with his left knee and right finger following the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars. In terms of a possible foot procedure for Allen, Beane did not provide a timeline Wednesday for when that might occur. Either way, Allen has time to recover from his injuries before his team returns to the field, at which time he'll be working with a new head coach following the dismissal of Sean McDermott in the wake of Buffalo's divisional-round loss to the Broncos.

  • Eli Apple CB | SF

    49ers' Eli Apple: Signs future deal with Niners

    The 49ers signed Apple to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

    Apple caught on with the 49ers on the practice squad after being released during training camp in early August. The veteran corner appeared in two regular-season games for San Francisco, logging one solo tackle while serving mostly on special teams. Under a future contract, Apple will be a member of the 49ers' 90-man roster when the offseason officially starts Feb. 9.

  • Texans' Kaevon Merriweather: Inks future deal with Houston

    The Texans signed Merriweather (knee) to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

    Merriweather ended the season on the Texans' practice-squad injured list due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 18 against the Colts. He appeared in 13 regular-season games between the Texans (one game) and Buccaneers (12 games) and totalled 11 tackles (six solo) while serving mostly on special teams. Merriweather will be on Houston's 90-man roster during the offseason, and if he's fully recovered from his knee injury, he would be permitted to participate in OTAs and minicamp.

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