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Kalinic reverted to Chicago's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Kalinic was elevated for the Bears' wild-card win over Green Bay on Saturday and logged 15 snaps, all of which came on special teams. The Bears are set at tight end with Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Durham Smythe, so if Kalinic is elevated again for the divisional round against the Rams, he'd figure to work exclusively on special teams again.

The Bills reverted Gore to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Ty Johnson (ankle) missed Sunday's wild-card win over Jacksonville, giving Gore an opportunity to log his first non-preseason NFL action as a pro. Gore ended up playing four offensive snaps, catching his only target for six yards. If Johnson is unable to return to action for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against Denver, Gore could be elevated again, though he'd be well behind James Cook and Ray Davis in the RB pecking order.

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive and will serve as Pittsburgh's emergency third quarterback for Monday's AFC wild-card game versus Houston, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

This is a familiar role for Howard, as he's been Pittsburgh's emergency QB every week since coming off IR in mid-November. Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph will continue to serve as the Steelers' QB1 and QB2, respectively, while Howard will be eligible to enter Monday's game only if both quarterbacks ahead of him have to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

Mills (personal) is listed as active for Monday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers.

Mills traveled to Pittsburgh a day late for personal reasons. Now back with the team, the 27-year-old will be the backup quarterback option behind C.J. Stroud. Graham Mertz (coach's decision) is inactive for the contest.

The Eagles signed Watkins to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Watkins signed to Philadelphia's practice squad in late September after being cut by Arizona with an injury settlement. The 27-year-old did not appear in a single game this season. The fifth-year pro will participate in the Eagles' offseason activities and attempt to earn a spot on their active roster next season.

The Eagles signed Gray to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Gray joined the Eagles' practice squad in early November as additional depth at wide receiver. The 26-year-old was previously released by the team with an injury settlement prior to the start of the regular season. The third-year pro will participate in Philadelphia's offseason activities and attempt to earn a spot on its active roster next season.

The Packers signed Swinson to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Swinson signed to the Packers' practice squad for the team's wild-card matchup against the Bears after being cut by the Cardinals in late December. The 25-year-old will participate in Green Bay's offseason activities and compete for a spot on the active roster next season.

The Packers signed Strong to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Strong signed with Green Bay in September as additional depth at running back, but he did not appear in a game this season. The 27-year-old will participate in the Packers' offseason activities and compete for a spot on their active roster next season.

The Packers signed Sheppard to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Sheppard joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent this summer and was elevated to the active roster once during the regular season, but he didn't end up playing. The 23-year-old will participate in the Packers' offseason activities and attempt to earn a spot on the team's active roster next season.

The Packers signed Dabney to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Dabney was elevated for Green Bay's final two games of the regular season as additional depth at tight end. The 23-year-old reeled in one of two targets for three yards in Week 18 before returning to the practice squad for the wild-card loss to the Bears. The TCU product will participate in the Packers' offseason activities and attempt to earn a spot on the team's active roster next season.