NFL Player News
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Josh Jones OT | SEA
Seahawks' Josh Jones: Won't play in divisional round
Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the 49ers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Jones was unable to practice all week while tending to a knee injury. His absence means Mason Richman and Amari Kight will serve as the primary backup offensive tackles behind Abraham Lucas and Charles Cross for Saturday's contest.
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Ernest Jones LB | SEA
Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Cleared to play Saturday
Jones (illness) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's NFC divisional-round tilt against San Francisco.
Jones popped up on Wednesday's injury report due to an illness, but his ailment isn't considered severe enough for him to miss Saturday's playoff contest. The fifth-year pro ended the 2025 regular season with 126 tackles (60 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and seven pass defenses (four interceptions and a pick-six) across 15 games.
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Elijah Arroyo TE | SEA
Seahawks' Elijah Arroyo: Staying on IR for divisional round
Arroyo (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the 49ers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Arroyo was a full participant in all three practices this week, but he hasn't recovered quite enough from a knee injury to be activated from injured reserve. The rookie second-rounder's next chance to play would be in the NFC Championship Game if the Seahawks emerge victorious Saturday.
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Poona Ford DT | LAR
Rams' Poona Ford: Logs full practice Thursday
Ford (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Ford tweaked his elbow during the Rams' NFC wild-card game win over the Panthers this past Saturday. His full practice Thursday indicates the injury isn't considered a long-term issue and clears the path for him to play in Sunday's divisional-round tilt against the Bears.
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Jimmy Garoppolo QB | LAR
Rams' Jimmy Garoppolo: Dealing with back injury
Garoppolo did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a back injury, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
The back issue is a new one for Garoppolo and the first time he's appeared on an injury report this season. Friday's practice report will provide more clarity on his status for Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Bears, but if Garoppolo is unable to play, then Stetson Bennett would be in line to serve as the Rams' backup quarterback behind Matthew Stafford.
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Lucas Krull TE | DEN
Broncos' Lucas Krull: Won't be activated off IR
Krull (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's AFC divisional-round tilt against the Bills, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Krull was a limited participant in practice all week, but he isn't quite ready to return from injured reserve. He is in the final stages of his recovery from a procedure in late October to repair the fractured fifth metatarsal in his left foot. If the Broncos win Saturday, then Krull's next opportunity to play would be in the AFC Championship Game.
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Drew Sanders LB | DEN
Broncos' Drew Sanders: Won't return for divisional round
Sanders (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's AFC divisional-round tilt against the Bills, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Sanders opened the season on injured reserve while recovering from an offseason procedure to repair a torn ligament in his foot. His 21-day practice window opened this past Saturday, and while he was able to log a full practice Thursday, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to be activated from injured reserve ahead of the divisional round. Sanders' next chance to make his season debut will be the AFC Championship Game if the Broncos triumph over the Bills on Saturday.
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Dre Greenlaw LB | DEN
Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Will play against Buffalo
Greenlaw (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Bills, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Greenlaw ended the week with a full practice Thursday, which was enough for him to avoid an injury designation for Saturday's contest. The veteran linebacker missed the Broncos' final two games of the regular season while nursing a hamstring injury and enjoyed additional rest thanks to the Broncos' wild-card round bye as the top seed in the AFC. With Greenlaw starting alongside Alex Singleton at inside linebacker, Justin Strnad and Karene Reid will provide depth at the position.
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Tariq Woolen CB | SEA
Seahawks' Riq Woolen: Good to go for divisional round
Woolen (oblique) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the 49ers, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Woolen was limited in the first two practices of the week due to an oblique issue, but he faded an injury designation for Saturday's game after logging a full practice Thursday. The fourth-year pro ended the 2025 regular season with 41 tackles (33 solo) and 12 pass defenses (one interception) across 16 games.
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Luke Gifford LB | SF
49ers' Luke Gifford: Could play in divisional round
Gifford (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional-round tilt against Seattle, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Gifford was unable to play in the 49ers' wild-card win against the Eagles due to a quadriceps injury. He earned himself the questionable tag for Saturday after putting together a DNP-DNP-LP practice log, and his status may not be officially known until approximately 90 minutes before the 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff, when San Francisco announces its inactive players. With Dee Winters (ankle) also questionable, Curtis Robinson and Garret Wallow could join Eric Kendricks as the 49ers' starting linebackers for the divisional round.