NFL Player News
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George Holani RB | SEA
Seahawks' George Holani: Able to practice fully Wednesday
Holani (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Holani has spent Seattle's last seven games on its injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring in Week 12 at Tennessee, but it now seems like he could be on track to suit up for the NFC Championship. With 2023 second-rounder Zach Charbonnet (knee) already ruled out, Holani's status is worth keeping an eye on as Sunday's contest versus the Rams approaches.
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Joe Mixon RB | HOU
Texans' Joe Mixon: Injury was a freak issue
Speaking with the media Wednesday, Texans GM Nick Caserio said Mixon's foot/ankle injury that caused him to miss the entire 2025 season was a "freak thing" and "as unique a situation" as Caserio has seen, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
"He didn't jump off a building," Caserio said Wednesday regarding Mixon and how he suffered the injury. "He wasn't doing anything irresponsible. It was a freak thing." Both Caserio and coach DeMeco Ryans have said this week that Mixon's status for 2026 is uncertain. Mixon has just one year left on his contract and is scheduled to carry a $10 million cap number next season, and the Texans can clear $8 million in cap space by cutting the veteran running back. Expect Houston to further address the running back position this offseason after Woody Marks led the backfield with a pedestrian 196-703-2 rushing line as a 2025 rookie.
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Terrell Jennings RB | NE
Patriots' Terrell Jennings: Clears concussion protocol
Jennings (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Jennings has spent the Patriots' last six games on the injured reserve list after suffering a concussion back in Week 13 versus the Giants, but it now appears he may be on track to suit up for the AFC Championship. He's already back up to full speed at practice, so all that's left is for New England to officially make the call to activate him from IR prior to Sunday's contest at Denver.
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J.K. Dobbins RB | DEN
Broncos' J.K. Dobbins: Officially limited Wednesday
Dobbins (foot) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
The Broncos designated Dobbins to return from injured reserve Monday, and now that he's back on the practice field, he at least has a chance to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Perhaps Super Bowl LX is a more realistic opportunity for Dobbins to suit up again, assuming the Broncos win this weekend, but his status will continue to be monitored as the week goes on to get a sense of his odds to to return for the first contest. Currently, RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie are the healthy backfield options for Denver.
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George Holani RB | SEA
Seahawks' George Holani: Designated to return from IR
The Seahawks designated Holani (hamstring) to return to practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reported that Holani said he was healthy when the four weeks of mandatory injured reserve time was up, and the running back has just been waiting for a chance to get back to work. The 26-year-old last played in the Week 12 win over the Titans, recording five special teams snaps. If Holani is activated in time for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, he will be the No. 2 running back behind Kenneth Walker due to the injury to former No. 2 rusher Zach Charbonnet.
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Brittain Brown RB | CHI
Bears' Brittain Brown: Inks future deal with Chicago
Brown signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on Tuesday.
The fourth-year running back spent most of the season on the Bears' practice squad. Brown appeared in three regular-season games and logged five carries for 37 yards and one touchdown while returning one kickoff for 23 yards, all of which came in Week 9 against the Bengals, when he served as Kyle Monangai's backup due to the absences of D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson. By signing a future contract, Brown will be a member of the Bears' 90-man roster when the offseason starts Feb. 9, which gives him the opportunity to participate in OTAs, minicamp and any other offseason program.
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Cam Skattebo RB | NYG
Giants' Cam Skattebo: Targeting start of OTAs
Giants general manager Joe Schoen said Tuesday that Skattebo (ankle) should be ready for the beginning of OTAs, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Skattebo is recovering from a dislocated right ankle suffered in late October, and he remains on track in his recovery, having shed his walking boot around the eight-week mark. The 2025 fourth-round pick said in early January that he expects to be ready for the start of training camp in late July, but being on the field for the beginning of OTAs around late May would represent an even better outcome. By all accounts, Skattebo appears fully on track to be able to ramp up the intensity of his on-field activity throughout the offseason and to be at 100 percent form by the start of the 2026 campaign. Across eight regular-season appearances as a rookie, Skattebo carried the ball 101 times for 410 yards (4.1 YPC) and five touchdowns. He also secured 24 of 32 targets for 207 yards and two scores.
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Joe Mixon RB | HOU
Texans' Joe Mixon: 2026 status uncertain
Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Mixon's status for 2026 is uncertain due to foot and ankle injuries, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. "As of right now, I don't know the answer to that right now," Ryans said when asked about the running back's status.
Mixon missed the entire 2025 season, leaving the Texans without an important weapon in the backfield. Only twice in 19 games (including the postseason) did the team have a 100-yard rusher. Given Mixon's uncertain status for next season, the organization is expected to look in the draft or free agency for further reinforcements. Rookie Woody Marks ended the season as the team's rushing leader and is expected to remain in a significant role regardless of who joins him on the depth chart.
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Jawhar Jordan RB | HOU
Texans' Jawhar Jordan: Under contract for 2026
Jordan finished the 2025 season with 43 carries for 193 yards over four regular-season games. He added seven catches on seven targets for 34 yards.
Jordan was signed off the practice squad in late in the season when both Woody Marks and Nick Chubb were hobbled by injury. Jordan had an impressive debut in Week 15, when he logged 15 carries for 101 yards in a win over Arizona. Once Marks and Chubb got healthy, Jordan served in a backup role and was inactive for both of Houston's playoff games. He's under contract for 2026, but the Texans are expected to reinforce their backfield during the offseason, so Jordan may not have a path to a regular role.
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Dare Ogunbowale RB | HOU
Texans' Dare Ogunbowale: No run on offense
Ogunbowale played 18 snaps on special teams in Sunday's 28-16 playoff loss to New England.
Ogunbowale never stepped on the field with the offense and finished out his fourth season in Houston with 11 carries for 25 yards and one touchdown. He added 10 catches on 13 targets for 76 yards over 17 regular-season games. The 31-year-old back, who served as a captain in 2025, has done a little bit of everything during his Texans tenure, including serving as an emergency placekicker. He enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent but is popular within the organization, and Ogunbowale's experience as a special teams player could lead to a return to Houston.