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  • Jawhar Jordan RB | HOU

    Texans' Jawhar Jordan: Returns to practice Wednesday

    Jordan (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

    Jordan, who is managing a high-ankle sprain that he sustained in Week 18, didn't practice last week before being ruled out for this past Monday's wild-card win over the Steelers. The running back's return to the field Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity, is a step in the right direction ahead of Sunday's divisional-round contest against the Patriots. If Jordan is able to return to action this weekend, he'd be in line to work in a complementary role in a Houston backfield led by Woody Marks, which also includes Nick Chubb.

  • Patriots' Terrell Jennings: Practice window opens

    Jennings (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

    Jennings officially opened his 21-day practice window, participating for the first time since being placed on injured reserve in Week 15. The 24-year-old will still need to progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to have an opportunity to play in the Patriots' AFC divisional round matchup against the Texans.

  • J.K. Dobbins RB | DEN

    Broncos' J.K. Dobbins: Working on side field

    Dobbins (foot) was spotted working on the side field at Wednesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Dobbins is working on the side field for the first time since suffering a left Lisfranc injury Week 10 and subsequently undergoing surgery. Reports have suggested that Dobbins is pushing to potentially return for Super Bowl LX if the Broncos advance through the entire AFC side of the playoff bracket, though Thomasson indicates that he could be a candidate to get back as early as the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 25. In any case, the first step would be for Denver to open Dobbins' 21-day practice window, and for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Bills, the team's backfield will continue to consist of RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie.

  • Lew Nichols RB | PIT

    Steelers' Lew Nichols: Signs future deal

    The Steelers signed Nichols to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

    Nichols stuck with the Steelers' practice squad for the entire 2025 season and was elevated once for the Week 9 win over the Colts. The running back played 21 percent of special-teams snaps in the victory, getting his foot in the door as he looks to compete for a spot on the 2026 roster.

  • Ty Johnson RB | BUF

    Bills' Ty Johnson: DNP again Wednesday

    Johnson (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

    Wednesday marks consecutive practices in which Johnson has been unable to participate, leaving his status for Saturday's divisional-round clash with the Broncos unclear. The running back missed last Sunday's playoff victory over the Jaguars due to a persistent ankle issue, and he will likely miss this Saturday's contest unless he can upgrade his practice participation in Thursday's session.

  • Hassan Haskins RB | LAC

    Chargers' Hassan Haskins: Sees midseason touches

    Haskins logged 17 carries for 47 yards and caught all four of his targets for 13 yards across 12 regular-season games for the Chargers in 2025.

    Haskins started the regular season as a special-teams contributor while buried on the depth chart behind Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles). Haskins did see some more opportunities on offense due to injuries to the Chargers' backfield, though he never saw more than seven touches in a game. The 2022 third-rounder will have the freedom to explore his options in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

  • Amar Johnson RB | LAC

    Chargers' Amar Johnson: Inks futures deal with Bolts

    The Chargers signed Johnson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

    Johnson caught on with the Chargers' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Packers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He was elevated to the Chargers' active roster in Weeks 9 and 11 and logged two carries for eight yards while failing to haul in his lone target. The South Dakota State product will be a member of the Chargers' 90-man roster at the start of the NFL offseason Feb. 9, which will allow him to participate in OTAs and minicamp.

  • Chargers' Jaret Patterson: No offensive touches in WC loss

    Patterson played five snaps on special teams during Sunday's 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots, gaining 28 yards on his only kick return.

    Patterson did not log any offensive snaps despite Omarion Hampton being limited to just one carry versus New England. Injuries to Los Angeles' top backfield options early in the year paved the way for Patterson to handle a combined 41 rush attempts across his six regular-season appearances, totaling 159 rushing yards and one touchdown. He also secured three of four targets for eight yards. Patterson will be a restricted free agent this offseason.

  • Carson Steele RB | PHI

    Eagles' Carson Steele: Gets chance with Eagles

    Philadelphia signed Steele to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

    Steele didn't log a single regular-season appearance in 2025, though he did spend time on Kansas City's practice squad. Next, the hybrid fullback/running back will get an opportunity to compete for a depth role in the Eagles' backfield this offseason.

  • D'Ernest Johnson: Signs to Pats' practice squad

    New England signed Johnson to the practice squad Tuesday.

    Johnson was released by the Patriots on Monday after having played two snaps on special teams in Sunday's 16-3 win over the Chargers in the wild-card round. He now returns to the team as a depth option in advance of Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans.

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