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The Eagles signed Gray to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Gray joined the Eagles' practice squad in early November as additional depth at wide receiver. The 26-year-old was previously released by the team with an injury settlement prior to the start of the regular season. The third-year pro will participate in Philadelphia's offseason activities and attempt to earn a spot on its active roster next season.

The Packers signed Swinson to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Swinson signed to the Packers' practice squad for the team's wild-card matchup against the Bears after being cut by the Cardinals in late December. The 25-year-old will participate in Green Bay's offseason activities and compete for a spot on the active roster next season.

The Packers signed Strong to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Strong signed with Green Bay in September as additional depth at running back, but he did not appear in a game this season. The 27-year-old will participate in the Packers' offseason activities and compete for a spot on their active roster next season.

The Packers signed Sheppard to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Sheppard joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent this summer and was elevated to the active roster once during the regular season, but he didn't end up playing. The 23-year-old will participate in the Packers' offseason activities and attempt to earn a spot on the team's active roster next season.

The Packers signed Dabney to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Dabney was elevated for Green Bay's final two games of the regular season as additional depth at tight end. The 23-year-old reeled in one of two targets for three yards in Week 18 before returning to the practice squad for the wild-card loss to the Bears. The TCU product will participate in the Packers' offseason activities and attempt to earn a spot on the team's active roster next season.

The Packers signed Castles to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Castles joined Green Bay's practice squad in November, but he did not make an appearance in a single regular-season game. The 26-year-old will participate in the Packers' offseason activities and compete for a spot on their active roster next season.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Prater (quadriceps) is "in a good spot" heading into Saturday's divisional-round matchup with the Broncos, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Prater was limited in the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars after aggravating a right quadriceps injury Week 18. The veteran kicker ceded kickoff duties to punter Mitch Wishnowsky but participated on field-goal and extra-point attempts, converting on all five of his opportunities. McDermott also said Monday that he expects Prater to practice more as the team prepares for the divisional-round matchup

Poyer (hamstring) will not play in Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Poyer suffered a hamstring injury during the Bills' wild-card matchup against the Jaguars and will miss the second round of the playoffs. The 34-year-old is considered week to week and could be available to return in the AFC Championship Game should Buffalo beat the No.1-seeded Broncos. With the 10-year veteran unavailable, Jordan Hancock will likely get the start in his stead. Poyer recorded 70 tackles (31 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and three pass breakups, including one interception, across 10 games during the regular season.

Oliver (biceps/knee) is expected to resume practicing with the Bills this week, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Once the Bills officially designate Oliver for return from injured reserve, the Bills will have 21 days to evaluate him for a return to the 53-man roster. Provided that Oliver can practice in at least a limited capacity this week, he may have a chance at being activated ahead of Saturday's divisional-round game against the Broncos. The defensive tackle was initially placed on IR on Oct. 28 due to a torn biceps, and Oliver is also recovering from meniscus surgery on his knee. He finished the regular season with 12 tackles, 3.0 sacks and one forced fumble over three appearances.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Samuel's (elbow) 21-day practice window is expected to be opened this week, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel has been on injured reserve since Nov. 28, but he will be eligible to rejoin his teammates at practice as the Bills prepare to travel to Denver for an AFC divisional-round game Saturday. Gabe Davis (knee) tore his ACL in the wild-card win over the Jaguars, and Tyrell Shavers suffered a knee injury that is still being evaluated, so if Samuel proves healthy enough to return this weekend, Samuel could have a meaningful role in a receiving corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Keon Coleman.