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  • Jordan Addison WR | MIN

    Vikings' Jordan Addison: Arrested on trespassing charge

    Addison was arrested Monday in Tampa, Fla. on a misdemeanor trespassing charge, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

    Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said Tuesday at his annual end-of-season press conference that the team is "always supportive of [...] Addison" but noted that the 2023 first-round pick's off-field incidents are "something we have to consider when you're talking about long-term ramifications of a contract extension and different things like that." Minnesota will have to make a decision about the potential fifth-year option of Addison's rookie deal this offseason, and No. 3 wide receiver Jalen Nailor is also a pending free agent. While Monday's arrest may not result in league discipline or be a major factor in the Vikings' decision regarding an extension, it's notable that the wideout has now had three legal situations arise since entering the NFL. He previously plead guilty to a misdemeanor speeding charge related to a July 2023 incident and was also arrested on a DUI charge in 2024. Addison was also suspended the first three games of the 2025 campaign for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy.

  • Curtis Samuel WR | BUF

    Bills' Curtis Samuel: Cleared to practice Tuesday

    The Bills designated Samuel (elbow/neck) for return from injured reserve Tuesday.

    Samuel is scheduled to practice Tuesday in some fashion for the first time since Week 11, after missing the last eight games. Given the length of his layoff, Samuel may not have a realistic shot of playing in Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. However, if he is available this weekend, Samuel could play meaningful snaps right off the bat after Tyrell Shavers suffered a knee injury and Gabe Davis tore his ACL tear in the wild-card round.

  • Jaylen Reed SAF | HOU

    Texans' Jaylen Reed: Records three stops vs. Steelers

    Reed (knee) tallied three tackles (one solo) during Monday's 30-6 wild-card playoff round win over Pittsburgh.

    Reed was briefly forced off the field Monday, but per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, he managed to return to action. The rookie sixth-round pick ended the regular season on IR but managed to return to action in time for Houston's playoff opener, and while he could be listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup on the road against New England, it appears Reed will be able to play through any issues relating to his knee.

  • Daiyan Henley LB | LAC

    Chargers' Daiyan Henley: INT caps excellent third year

    Henley recorded 13 tackles (nine solo) and an interception in the 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

    Henley didn't quite contend for the tackle-leader crown like he did in his breakout 2024 campaign, but the third-year linebacker cemented his status as one of the NFL's elite at the position with another 100-tackle campaign. Perhaps more importantly, the 2023 third-round pick became a more useful pass rusher, tallying 3.5 sacks mainly through a variety of stunt blitzes, and even recorded two INTs during the regular season. It's possible that Henley's excellent two-year run was a product of defensive coordinator Jessie Minter, who is an oft-rumored head-coach candidate during this cycle, but regardless the 26-year-old will be a name to circle come 2026. Henley, who enters the final year of his rookie contract, is eligible for an extension this offseason, but it remains unclear if the franchise will be willing to give out a lucrative contract after allowing past tackle leaders to hit the open market.

  • Tuli Tuipulotu LB | LAC

    Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu: Caps off season with another sack

    Tuipulotu record two tackles (two solo) and 1.0 sacks in the 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

    In one of the biggest breakouts of the entire 2025 season, the third-year pass rusher built upon his excellent campaign with a first-half sack of Drake Maye. The 2023 second-round pick had quietly become one of the team's most important players last year, but Tuipulotu took it to another level (13.0 sacks) in his third season, emerging as easily the team's most consistent pass rusher even despite Khalil Mack missing five games this year. The 24-year-old will enter the final year of his rookie contract next year and figures to be a candidate for a massive extension this offseason.

  • Derwin James FS | LAC

    Chargers' Derwin James: Earns All-Pro honors again in 2025

    James recorded four tackles (three solo) in the 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

    James technically played 16 games for a third straight campaign, but the veteran was held out of Week 18 for rest purposes. While the 28-year-old put together arguably one of his healthiest seasons of his career, he wasn't quite as impactful at least in terms of splash plays, finishing with just two sacks after averaging close to four over the past three years. The now five-time Pro Bowler made up for that by tying his career high with three interceptions en route to second-team All-Pro honors for the third time in his career. The possible departure of head coach candidate and wunderkind defensive coordinator Jessie Minter might impact Los Angeles' defense as a whole next year, but James is unquestionably one of the NFL's elites at the safety position right now.

  • Will Dissly TE | LAC

    Chargers' Will Dissly: Falls out of rotation

    Dissly did not record a target in the 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

    Dissly played 60 offensive snaps through the first two weeks of the 2025 campaign, but after a knee injury kept him out Weeks 3 to 5, the veteran was largely phased out of the game plan (98 offensive snaps total Weeks 6 to 17), even becoming a healthy inactive near the end of October. As a result, Dissly, who would save the team $3 million in cap space if released by June, will likely be a cap casualty this offseason as the Chargers look to retool their TE depth behind emerging fifth-round rookie Oronde Gadsden.

  • Tre Harris WR | LAC

    Chargers' Tre' Harris: Unable to rise crowded corps

    Harris caught two of his three targets for 20 yards in the 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

    Harris played a season-high 97 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 18 with the Chargers resting the majority of their starters, but he was predictably more of a reserve option in the team's only postseason contest. The 2025 second-round pick was expected to be a key piece of the team's passing attack, but the offseason return of Keenan Allen and emergence of 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston pushed Harris further down a crowded pass-catching group. Allen will enter unrestricted free agency in March, and at 33 years old, it's possible the team may opt not to bring him back even if Allen even chooses to return for his 14th NFL campaign. Harris would stand to benefit in that situation, but an injury-ravaged offensive line will need to rebuilt come 2026 in order for the Ole Miss product to be reliably featured in the offense next season.

  • Gabe Davis WR | BUF

    Bills' Gabe Davis: Lands on IR

    The Bills placed Davis (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

    Davis' move to IR was merely a formality after head coach Sean McDermott confirmed Monday that the wide receiver suffered an ACL tear to his left knee in the wild-card round this past weekend. Given the timing of his injury, Davis likely won't be back to 100 percent to begin the 2026 season, which could result in him struggling to find a landing spot in free agency this offseason. The wideout appeared in six games for the Bills during the regular season and produced a 12-129-1 receiving line on 18 targets.

  • Bryce Young QB | CAR

    Panthers' Bryce Young: Fifth-year option getting picked up

    General manager Dan Morgan announced Tuesday that Carolina plans to exercise the 2027 team option on Young's contract this offseason, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Young's fifth-year option is projected to come in at around $26.5 million and will be fully guaranteed. While the Panthers' willingness to pick up the option represents some level of commitment to the 24-year-old signal-caller, Young may need to make more dramatic strides in 2026 in order to land a long-term extension. He showed some modest improvement in Year 3, leading an 8-9 Panthers squad to its first NFC South title in a decade while directing six game-winning drives. Young completed 304 of 478 pass attempts for 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions to go with 216 yards and two scores on 54 carries over 16 starts during the regular season. A respectable showing against the heavily favored Rams in the wild-card round this past weekend will also be a confidence booster for the QB heading into 2026.

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