NFL Player News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kamari Lassiter CB | HOU
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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Jawhar Jordan RB | HOU
Texans' Jawhar Jordan: Not playing Monday
Jordan (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's wild-card game in Pittsburgh.
Jordan came out of Week 18 with a high-ankle sprain and wasn't able to practice in any capacity Thursday through Saturday, so the decision to keep him on the sideline comes as little surprise. With Jordan set to be inactive, Houston's backfield options behind starter Woody Marks will be Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks. Jordan's next chance for game action will come in the divisional round, assuming the Texans emerge victorious Monday.
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Bryce Huff DE | SF
49ers' Bryce Huff: Records four sacks with SF
Huff appeared in 15 games for the 49ers in 2025 and finished the regular season with 30 tackles (14 solo), 4.0 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Huff was dealt to San Francisco after struggling to fit in with Philadelphia after signing a three-year contract with the Eagles in 2024. The pass-rush specialist couldn't sniff his previous career high of 10.0 sacks, but the 4.0 he recorded with the 49ers checked in as his second-highest mark through six years in the league. Huff remains under contract for the 2026 campaign, but he doesn't provide enough upside as an IDP option in fantasy when he only sees the field on passing downs.
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Denico Autry DT | HOU
Texans' Denico Autry: Full participant in practice
Autry (knee) was a full participant in Houston's practice Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Autry was absent from practice earlier in the week but won't carry an injury designation into Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Steelers. The 35-year-old compiled eight tackles (five solo), including 3.5 sacks, across 12 games during the regular season.
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Josh Palmer WR | BUF
Bills' Joshua Palmer: Moves to IR, season over
The Bills placed Palmer (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.
Palmer was held out of all drills Wednesday through Friday due to an ankle injury before Buffalo ruled him out for Sunday's wild-card game at Jacksonville. Considering he's required to miss at least four contests while on IR, his 2025 campaign is over. Palmer will finish it with a 22-303-0 line on 37 targets in 12 regular-season appearances.
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Darious Williams CB | LAR
Rams' Darious Williams: Not playing vs. Panthers
Williams (coach's decision) has been ruled out for the Rams' wild-card game versus the Panthers on Saturday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Williams will be a healthy scratch for a third straight week after having served as a rotational corner earlier in the season. Emmanuel Forbes, Cobie Durant and Ahkello Witherspoon will continue to serve as the team's primary cornerbacks during Saturday's matchup.
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Josh Wallace CB | LAR
Rams' Josh Wallace: Remains sidelined
Wallace (ankle) has been ruled out for the Rams' wild-card matchup versus the Panthers on Saturday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Wallace was a limited participant in practice earlier in the week but will still be forced to miss his third consecutive game as he continues to battle an ankle injury. In his absence, Roger McCreary should once again see an uptick in playing time.