NFL Player News
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KeAndre Lambert-Smith WR | LAC
Chargers' KeAndre Lambert-Smith: Lands on IR
The Chargers placed Lambert-Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.
Lambert-Smith is done for the season after catching five passes for 51 yards and a touchdown across 10 games during the regular season. The rookie fifth-round pick will shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2026 campaign, while Kimani Vidal will likely take over as one of the team's primary kick returners during Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Patriots.
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Tucker Fisk TE | LAC
Chargers' Tucker Fisk: Activated off IR
The Chargers activated Fisk (ankle) off injured reserve Saturday.
Fisk has been sidelined since Week 13 but will have a chance to make his return during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Patriots. While he's still listed as questionable, the 26-year-old should resume his role as the team's No. 2 tight end behind Oronde Gadsden versus New England.
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Robert Hunt OT | CAR
Panthers' Robert Hunt: Questionable to return
Hunt (pectoral) is questionable to return to Carolina's wild-card matchup versus the Rams on Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Hunt exited the game in the second quarter with a pectoral injury, leading to Austin Corbett taking over at right guard. The Panthers could be without two of their starting offensive linemen for the remainder of the game, as Ikem Ekwonu (knee) is also questionable to return.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Bills' Matt Prater: Expected to play Sunday
Prater (quadriceps) is expected to play in Buffalo's wild-card matchup versus the Jaguars on Sunday, Chris Brown of the team's Radio Network reports.
Prater will seemingly be good to go against Jacksonville, as the Bills didn't elevate Matthew Wright from the practice squad, leaving Prater as the only kicker on the active roster. The 41-year-old converted 18 of his 20 field-goal attempts and 46 of his 49 extra-point tries across 15 games during the regular season.
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Ahkello Witherspoon CB | LAR
Rams' Ahkello Witherspoon: Questionable to return
Witherspoon (shoulder) is questionable to return to the Rams' wild-card matchup versus the Panthers on Saturday.
Witherspoon sustained the injury in the second quarter, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. If the 30-year-old ends up being unable to return, Roger McCreary and Emmanuel Forbes would likely see increased playing time.
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Kyler Gordon CB | CHI
Bears' Kyler Gordon: Activated off IR
The Bears activated Gordon (groin) off injured reserve Saturday.
Gordon has been sidelined since Week 13 due to a groin injury but should have a chance to make his return during Saturday's wild-card matchup versus the Packers. While he's still listed as questionable, the 26-year-old should resume his role as one of the team's starting cornerbacks alongside Jaylon Johnson if he suits up against Green Bay.
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Ikem Ekwonu OT | CAR
Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Questionable to return
Ekwonwu (knee) is questionable to return to Carolina's wild-card matchup versus the Rams on Saturday, David Newton of ESPN reports.
Ekwonwu was carted off the field during the first quarter after sustaining a knee injury. Yosh Nijman will take over at left tackle if Ekwonwu ends up being unable to return.
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Jeremiah Webb WR | NE
Patriots' Jeremiah Webb: Elevated from practice squad
The Patriots elevated Webb to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Chargers.
Webb joined the team's practice squad back in August, but this marks just the first time that he's been elevated for a game. The rookie undrafted free agent will now have a chance to make his NFL debut should he suit up against the Chargers.
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Tim Jones WR | JAC
Jaguars' Tim Jones: Elevated to active roster
The Jaguars elevated Jones to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Bills.
Jones will be elevated for the third time this season, although he's yet to appear in a game. The 27-year-old could contribute as a depth receiver and special teamer if called upon during Sunday's matchup.
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Frank Gore Jr. RB | BUF
Bills' Frank Gore: Elevated to active roster
The Bills elevated Gore to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Jaguars.
Gore is set to be elevated for the first time this season, as Ty Johnson is questionable due to an ankle injury. Gore would serve as the team's No. 3 running back behind James Cook and Ray Davis if Johnson ends up being unable to play.