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Ferguson (hamstring) is listed as inactive Saturday at Carolina, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

A hamstring injury will force Ferguson to miss a second contest in a row, but he at least displayed some progress this week by capping it with a limited practice Thursday. In Ferguson's continued absence, Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and Nick Vannett will be the tight ends available to a Rams offense that utilizes the position heavily.

Sanders (foot) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Sanders, a 2023 third-round pick from Arkansas, was sidelined for the entire regular season due to a foot injury sustained in training camp. However, it now appears he could return for the Broncos' playoff run. If activated to the active roster prior to Denver's divisional-round matchup next weekend, Sanders will likely operate as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers.

Toth (concussion), who was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the 49ers, has been downgraded to out.

The Army product sustained a concussion during the Week 18 loss to the Commanders and couldn't clear protocol in time to play Sunday. While Toth is sidelined for the wild-card round, expect Drew Kendall to operate as Philadelphia's top reserve center.

Coleman is expected to have an expanded offensive role while Joshua Palmer (ankle) is sidelined during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Jaguars, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

The 22-year-old wideout was a healthy scratch in four of the Bills' final eight regular-season games this year, but he's expected to take on an expanded offensive role Sunday due to Palmer being ruled out. Coleman, a 2024 second-round pick from Florida State, has caught 38 of 59 targets for 404 yards and four touchdowns across 13 appearances in 2025. Even so, Coleman is expected to play behind Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks and Tyrell Shavers during the wild-card round.

Johnson (foot) is trending toward returning for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the 49ers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

The 35-year-old offensive tackle has been sidelined for the Eagles' last seven games due to a foot injury, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's officially listed as questionable for the wild-card round. If Johnson returns as expected Sunday, he'll likely operate as Philadelphia's top right tackle.

Palmer (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Jaguars.

Palmer was held out of practice all week due to an ankle injury, which is severe enough for the veteran wideout to be sidelined for the Bills' playoff opener. With Palmer sidelined, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports that Keon Coleman -- who was a healthy inactive in four of the Bills' final eight games of the regular season -- is expected to be active against Jacksonville. Brandin Cooks and Tyrell Shavers are also in line for more snaps on offense in Palmer's absence.

Williams (hamstring) is trending toward returning for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

The All-Pro offensive lineman was sidelined for the 49ers' Week 18 loss to the Seahawks and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. However, Williams logged consecutive limited sessions to end San Francisco's week of practice, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of the wild-card round. If active Sunday, the 37-year-old is expected to operate as the 49ers' top left tackle.

Al-Shaair recorded 103 tackles (48 solo), nine passes defensed (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one recovery over 16 regular-season games in 2025.

Al-Shaair was again the leader of Houston's defense, which was one of the best in the NFL in 2025. He led the team in tackles and earned the highest grades in run defense, coverage and overall performance from Pro Football Focus. The 28-year-old is locked in for one more season and will return as Houston's signal caller in 2026.

To'oTo'o finished the 2025 regular season with 95 tackles (42 solo), 2.5 sacks, four passes defensed, and a fumble recovery over 17 games.

To'oTo'o, who was a staple in the linebacking crew in 2024 and led Houston with 105 tackles in the regular season, was expected to take a step back in usage this season. That expectation was fueled by the return of a healthy Christian Harris and the addition of free agent E.J. Speed, but To'oTo'o remained an integral part. The Texans played a lot of nickel, which naturally limits one linebacker position, and To'oTo'o along with Azeez Al-Shaair made the cut. To'oTo'o has one year remaining on his rookie contract.

Stingley recorded 36 tackles (26 solo), 15 passes defensed (four interceptions), a forced fumble and a touchdown over 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Stingley played a full 17-game season for the second consecutive campaign, as he enhanced his legend as a shutdown corner. While the 36 tackles were a career low, it had more to do with quarterbacks not throwing his way. Stingley was targeted just 65 times after seeing 95 the previous regular season in the same number of games. There was some slippage in reception percentage and missed tackles, but Stingley remains among the league's elite cornerbacks.