NFL Player News
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Kayshon Boutte WR | NE
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Added to injury report Thursday
Boutte (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday.
Boutte wasn't listed on the Patriots' initial injury report Wednesday, so it's unclear if the wideout emerged from that session with a hamstring issue or sustained an injury during Thursday's practice. Friday's final report will reveal whether Boutte approaches Sunday's playoff opener against the Chargers with an injury designation, in any case.
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Jack Gibbens LB | NE
Patriots' Jack Gibbens: Upgrades to full practice
Gibbens (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Gibbens was listed as limited Wednesday due to an ankle issue, but it appears he's back to full health and ready for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Chargers. He stands to handle his usual key rotational role behind starting linebacker Christian Elliss.
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Bradley Bozeman C | LAC
Chargers' Bradley Bozeman: Ready to face Patriots
Bozeman (concussion) is not listed on Thursday's injury report.
Bozeman could not suit up for Los Angeles' regular-season finale in Week 18, but he's now fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is on track to play in Sunday's wild-card round on the road against New England. Expect Bozeman to draw his usual start at center versus the Patriots.
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Trent Williams OT | SF
49ers' Trent Williams: Upgrades to limited practice
Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Williams missed practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury he suffered Week 17 and led to a Week 18 absence. The star left tackle will have one more chance to prove himself capable of handling full practice reps ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles. Williams' presence will be crucial as Brock Purdy and San Francisco's offense work to overcome Philadelphia's formidable defensive front.
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Omarion Hampton RB | LAC
Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Logs another missed practice
Hampton (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in practice Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Per Smith, offensive coordinator Greg Roman previously noted that Hampton would be "involved some" in Thursday's session, but that didn't equate to the running back -- who also didn't practice Wednesday -- being deemed an official participant. Hampton now has one more opportunity to log practice reps before the Chargers assign injury designations in advance of Sunday night's playoff opener against the Patriots. If he ends up limited or out this weekend, added backfield opportunities would be available for Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson.
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Donte Jackson CB | LAC
Chargers' Donte Jackson: Ready for wild-card round
Jackson (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Jackson was listed as limited Wednesday due to an ankle injury sustained Week 18 against the Broncos, but barring any setbacks, it looks like he's fully on track for Sunday's wild-card matchup on the road against New England. Expect Jackson to handle his usual starting role versus Drake Maye and the Patriots.
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Jamaree Salyer OG | LAC
Chargers' Jamaree Salyer: Full practice Thursday
Salyer (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Salyer was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report after having missed the final two games of the regular season, but it looks like he's now fully healthy and ready for Sunday's wild-card matchup on the road against New England. He's on track to draw his usual start at left tackle versus the Patriots.
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Barrett Carter LB | CIN
Bengals' Barrett Carter: Surpasses 100 tackles in 2025
Carter notched 106 tackles (53 solo) and four passes defensed, including one interception, across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025.
Carter compiled impressive production for a rookie fourth-round pick, though the actual quality of his play left something to be desired. Though Carter earned an every-down role in defense as a rookie, it won't be surprising if he has to compete this offseason to retain a starting gig, unless he manages to take a substantial step forward in his development.
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Daxton Hill CB | CIN
Bengals' Dax Hill: Makes 88 stops in 2025
Hill tallied 88 tackles (57 solo) and 11 passes defensed, including one interception, across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025.
Hill turned in respectable production totals while handling essentially an every-down role at cornerback for Cincinnati, when healthy. The 2022 first-round pick was one of the Bengals' more reliable playmakers in coverage in 2025, and he'll remain with the team for the 2026 campaign while playing out the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
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B.J. Hill DE | CIN
Bengals' B.J. Hill: Totals 4.0 sacks in 2025
Hill recorded 66 tackles (29 solo), including 4.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025.
Hill tallied the second-highest tackle total of his career while suiting up for all 17 of Cincinnati's regular-season games in 2025. The 30-year-old veteran has two more years remaining on his contract with the Bengals, though the team has a potential 'out' this offseason for only $7.3 million in dead cap.