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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Isaiah Neyor WR | GB

    Packers' Isaiah Neyor: Elevated from practice squad

    The Packers elevated Neyor to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of their wild-card matchup versus the Bears.

    Neyor will be elevated for just the first time this season despite having joined the team's practice squad in August. The 24-year-old will likely serve as a depth receiver if he ends up playing against Chicago.

  • Jaylen Reed SAF | HOU

    Texans' Jaylen Reed: Full participant in practice

    Reed (forearm) was a full participant in Houston's practice Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Reed is trending toward making his return after having been designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the week. The 22-year-old has been sidelined for the last five weeks but should resume his role as a special teamer and depth defender if he manages to suit up for Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Steelers.

  • Nick Chubb RB | HOU

    Texans' Nick Chubb: Slated for RB2 duties

    Chubb is set to serve as the Texans' RB2 behind Woody Marks for Monday's wild-card game against the Steelers after Jawhar Jordan (ankle) was ruled out.

    Chubb saw just one carry in two of his last three games in the regular season before being rested for Week 18 against the Colts. He opened the season as the Texans' top running back and logged double-digit carries in six of Houston's first eight games, but he has since been surpassed by the rookie Marks. Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks will also be on hand to provide backfield depth behind Chubb and Marks.

  • Jonnu Smith TE | PIT

    Steelers' Jonnu Smith: Cleared to play vs. Houston

    Smith (glute) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's wild-card game against the Texans, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

    Smith popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a glute injury. He was able to log a full session Saturday, which was enough for him to fade an injury designation for Monday's playoff game. Smith logged just one catch (on two targets) for two yards during the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Ravens, and he'll operate as a rotational option in the passing game behind fellow tight end Pat Freiermuth.

  • Texans' Kamari Lassiter: Full go in practice

    Lassiter (ankle/knee) was a full participant in Houston's practice Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Lassiter is seemingly healthy again after missing the team's Week 18 win over the Colts due to ankle and knee injuries. The 22-year-old is expected to resume his role as one of the team's starting cornerbacks alongside Derek Stingley for Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Steelers.

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