NFL Player News
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Ricky Pearsall WR | SF
49ers' Ricky Pearsall: Questionable for Saturday
Pearsall (knee) will be listed as questionable for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Seahawks, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Pearsall, who continues to manage a PCL injury in his right knee, was inactive in Weeks 16 and 18 as well as the 49ers' wild-card win over the Eagles this past Sunday. For his part, the wideout has been able to practice in a limited fashion this week and is optimistic that he'll play this weekend, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic, but given his official 'questionable' designation, Pearsall's status will still need to be monitored ahead of the 8:00 p.m ET kickoff.
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Sam Darnold QB | SEA
Seahawks' Sam Darnold: Added to injury report, plans to play
Darnold (oblique) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's divisional-round game against the 49ers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Darnold wasn't listed on the Seahawks' injury report Tuesday or Wednesday, so his addition to it Thursday as a limited participant, per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, is notable and thus makes the QB's status worth tracking ahead of Saturday's 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff. As a result of Darnold's oblique issue, Drew Lock logged some first-team QB reps Thursday, per Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. That said, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic relays that Darnold, who said he felt something during practice and didn't want to push it, elected to play it safe and got some rehab during Seattle's final practice this week, but he indicated that he feels like he'll be "ready to go for Saturday."
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Hunter Henry TE | NE
Patriots' Hunter Henry: Logs full practice Thursday
Henry (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
Henry was listed as limited Wednesday, but his return to a full session Thursday sets the stage for the Patriots' No. 1 tight end to be available for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans. During the regular season, Henry made his mark by recording a 60-768-7 line on 87 targets in 17 games, and he should remain one of QB Drake Maye's top pass catchers this weekend against a tough Houston defense that held the Steelers to six points in this past Monday's wild-card win.
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Limited practice listing Thursday
Odunze (foot) was limited at practice Thursday.
Both Odunze and DJ Moore (knee) have logged back-to-back limited practice listings, which gives the WR duo one more opportunity to upgrade to full participation before the Bears assign injury designations ahead of Sunday's divisional-round game against the Rams. Odunze returned from a five-game absence in this past Saturday's wild-card win over the Packers en route to recording a 69 percent snap share, and with no reported setbacks, it's plausible that his listed limitations are maintenance-related.
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DJ Moore WR | CHI
Bears' DJ Moore: Logs another limited listing
Moore (knee) was limited at practice Thursday.
The same applies to fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) after both players also were listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report. The Bears' next report is destined to clarify whether either of the duo are able to upgrade to full participation Friday, as well as their official game statuses ahead of Sunday's divisional-round contest against the Rams.
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Ty Johnson RB | BUF
Bills' Ty Johnson: Could return Saturday
Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.
Johnson appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Saturday's divisional-round contest in Denver, as he upgraded to limited practice Thursday after missing Buffalo's wild-card win over the Jaguars due to an ankle issue. If active, the Maryland product could play an important role on the Bills' offense, having caught 24 of 33 targets for 263 yards and two touchdowns during the regular season, particularly with Joshua Palmer (ankle), Gabe Davis (knee) and Tyrell Shavers (knee) sidelined Saturday.
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Greg Rousseau DE | BUF
Bills' Greg Rousseau: Ready to rock
Rousseau (back) has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.
The 2021 first-round pick from Miami practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, but it now appears he's moved past his back injury in time to play in the divisional round. Rosseau is coming off an impressive performance in the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars, recording six total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defensed over 44 defensive snaps. Now fully healthy, he's expected to start opposite Joey Bosa during Saturday's playoff contest.
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A.J. Epenesa DE | BUF
Bills' A.J. Epenesa: Past neck issue
Epenesa (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.
The 27-year-old from Iowa practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, but it now appears he's moved past his neck injury in time to play Saturday. Epenesa operated as one of Buffalo's top defensive ends during the regular season, recording 32 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and four passes defensed, with two interceptions, over 16 appearances. Back at full health, he's expected to play behind Joey Bosa and Greg Rousseau during the divisional-matchup in Denver.
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Dalton Kincaid TE | BUF
Bills' Dalton Kincaid: Set to play Saturday
Kincaid (knee/calf) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Broncos.
Kincaid was listed as limited on Bills practice reports Tuesday through Thursday, but he'll be available this weekend, nonetheless. With WRs Joshua Palmer (ankle), Tyrell Shavers (knee) and Gabe Davis (knee) all on IR, Kincaid figures to be busy versus Denver in the absence of any in-game setbacks. During Buffalo's wild-card win over the Jaguars this past Sunday, Kincaid logged five targets (tied for second on the team) en route to catching three passes for 28 yards and a TD.
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Shaq Green-Thompson OLB | BUF
Bills' Shaq Thompson: Ready for Saturday
Thompson (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Broncos.
Despite practicing in a limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday due to a neck injury, Thompson will suit up for Saturday's playoff contest. The 31-year-old delivered a huge performance in the Bills' wild-card win over the Jaguars, recording eight total tackles and an interception. Now fully healthy, Thompson is expected to remain one of Buffalo's top linebackers during the divisional round.