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Hellams (hamstring) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Hellams was designated to return Wednesday after missing Atlanta's last four games. He logged a full practice Friday after logging two limited sessions earlier in the week, but that won't be enough for him to play in the Falcons' season finale. Hellams played almost exclusively on special teams and logged 10 tackles across 11 games in 2025.

Taylor (ankle) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Taylor has been on injured reserve since Week 10 but has practiced for the last couple of weeks. He should have the chance to be activated ahead of Houston's wild-card round matchup.

Carter (hamstring) was not activated from injured reserve and has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Carter has been sidelined since Week 13 but has managed to practice for the last 10 days. He should have a decent chance to be activated ahead of Houston's postseason run.

Manu (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Manu has been on injured reserve since mid-October and has been practicing for two weeks. He won't be able to return after appearing in only four games in his rookie season.

Jennings (neck) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Jennings was already ruled out for Week 18, but he'll now miss at least most of the Packers' postseason run. He won't be eligible to return until at least the Super Bowl -- should Green Bay advance that far -- and his absence will thin the depth along the team's offensive line.

The Chiefs elevated Brownlee from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

The Chiefs are likely to be very shorthanded at wide receiver in the season finale Sunday against the Raiders. Brownlee will be elevated for the second straight game as a result, though he didn't log any snaps in Week 17.

Winters suffered an ankle injury in Saturday's game against the Seahawks and is questionable to return.

Winters suffered the injury in the first half but was able to walk off the field under his own power. It's unclear if he'll be able to return, but Garret Wallow has replaced Winters for the time being.

The Chiefs elevated Holiday from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

Holiday has bounced on and off the Chiefs' practice squad this season, and this marks his first elevation. With Rashee Rice (concussion), Tyquan Thornton (concussion) both sidelined and Xavier Worthy (illness) looking unlikely to suit up, Holiday could be active for the first time in his career.

The Lions elevated Horton from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Horton has spent his entire season on the Lions' practice squad, and Saturday's elevation is his second of the season. He played 14 total snaps in Week 13 -- eight of which came on offense -- but he wasn't targeted.

The Jets elevated Blackshear from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Blackshear joined the Jets' practice squad Tuesday and could immediately be active due to Breece Hall (knee) being ruled out. Blackshear is more likely to contribute on special teams as a returner than on offense, though he could handle a few carries.