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Free-agent OT Trey Adams, TE Nate Becker, RBs Christian Wade and Antonio Williams, DT Brandin Bryant, DEs Bryan Cox Jr. and Mike Love, WRs Tanner Gentry, Jake Kumerow and Duke Williams, CB Dane Jackson, S Josh Thomas and QB Davis Webb signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Footballguys view: Gentry was a favorite target of QB Josh Allen in college at the University of Wyoming. He's a try-hard slot receiver who has bounced around the league. Let's see if working with Allen again can help him stick on a roster. |
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San Francisco 49ers DL Javon Kinlaw recently underwent a routine 'cleanup' procedure on his right knee - the same knee that caused him to miss the final two games of the 2020 season. Per a team spokesman, the injury is not related to the tendinitis Kinlaw dealt with in college, and he is expected to be a participant during the team's offseason program.
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Cleveland Browns practice squad DT Sheldon Day and DB Donovan Olumba had their contracts expire Monday, Jan. 25.
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Free-agent LBs Tipa Galeai and De'Jon Harris, OG Zack Johnson, TE Isaac Nauta, DLs Willington Previlon and Anthony Rush, RBs Mike Weber and Dexter Williams, CB Stanford Samuels and P Ryan Winslow signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Green Bay Packers on Monday, Jan. 25.
Footballguys view: Weber and Williams are players to watch in super deep dynasty formats. Partly because of their skill but partly because the Packers running back room is going to look different in 2021. Both Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams are set to be unrestricted free agents this offseason. |
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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 29 of his 38 passes for 325 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-24 win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24. WR Tyreek Hill had nine catches for 172 yards, and TE Travis Kelce had 13 receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns. WR Mecole Hardman had two catches for four yards and a score to go along with a 50-yard run and a lost fumble on special teams. RB Darrel Williams rushed 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown and added one catch for nine yards. Clyde Edwards-Helaire had six carries for seven yards and a score. LB Frank Clark recorded a pair of sacks, and S Juan Thornhill broke up four passes.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have declared RB Le'Veon Bell, WR Sammy Watkins, CB Thakarius Keyes, DE Tim Ward, DL Khalen Saunders, LB Willie Gay and OG Yasir Durant inactive for Conference Championships.
Footballguys view: Watkins misses out on a 1.25 million incentive that would have triggered if they won today and Watkins played more than 50% of the offensive snaps. |
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The Buffalo Bills have declared DE Trent Murphy, OG Jordan Devey, TE Tyler Kroft, WR Kenny Stills, LB Tyrel Dodson, CB Dane Jackson and QB Jake Fromm inactive for Conference Championships.
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The Green Bay Packers have declared DL Kingsley Keke, LB Jonathan Garvin, QB Jordan Love, CB Josh Jackson, CB Ka'dar Hollman, S Vernon Scott and TE Jace Sternberger inactive for Conference Championships.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared DE Jeremiah Ledbetter, S Antoine Winfield Jr., WR Antonio Brown, TE Antony Auclair, RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn, DT Khalil Davis and QB Ryan W. Griffin inactive for Conference Championships.
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Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett was double-teamed on 26 percent of his pass rush attempts in 2020 and ranked third in the NFL in pass rush win rate.
Footballguys view: Like Aaron Donald, Garrett was less than 100% for his team's playoff departure, which stings because the game was so close. The Browns were smart to lock him with a second deal before he got close to the open market. |
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Los Angeles DT Aaron Donald faced more double-teams when rushing the passer than any defensive tackle in the NFL in 2020 and posted pass rush wins at the highest rate of any player.
Footballguys view: Donald being less than 100% for the divisional round loss to the Packers was a big letdown for him and the potential for a more competitive game. He's the best in the game at his position and probably the best defensive player in the game period. |
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Green Bay Packers DB KeiVarae Russell and DT Brian Price were elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 23.
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Green Bay Packers DL Kingsley Keke (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 22, and has been ruled out for the NFC Championship game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. CB Kevin King (back) was added to the injury report Friday and did not practice; he is listed as questionable. LB Krys Barnes (thumb), PK Mason Crosby (shoulder), RB AJ Dillon (quad), WR Allen Lazard (wrist, back), S Will Redmond (knee), LB Za'Darius Smith (thumb), WR Equanimeous St. Brown (knee, ankle), OT Ricky Wagner (knee) and RB Jamaal Williams (ankle) were limited in practice all week but no longer appear on the injury report. TE Marcedes Lewis (knee) was upgraded to a full practice Friday and also has been removed from the injury report.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (knee) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) was added to the injury report and did not practice Friday, Jan. 22; he is listed as questionable. LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee, non-injury) did not practice all week but was taken off the injury report. WR Mike Evans (knee) and Chris Godwin (quad) were limited in practice all week but also no longer appear on the injury report. RB Ronald Jones (quad, finger), DL Jeremiah Ledbetter (calf), OG Ali Marpet (pectoral), CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (quad) and S Jordan Whitehead (knee) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report as well.
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Buffalo Bills DT Vernon Butler (quad) and WR Gabriel Davis (ankle) were upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Jan. 22, and are listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. QB Jake Fromm (non-injury) was limited in practice all week but has been removed from the injury report. PK Tyler Bass (hand), WR Stefon Diggs (oblique), LB Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring), DL Quinton Jefferson (ankle), DE Darryl X. Johnson (knee) and WR Cole Beasley (knee) practiced in full and also no longer appear on the injury report.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea on Friday, Jan. 22, was activated off the Reserve/Injured list.
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Rob Ryan and Anthony Weaver on Friday, Jan. 22, were hired as the Baltimore Ravens' inside linebackers and defensive coach, respectively.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (ankle) participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 21, and 'looked fit and didn't appear to be having any challenges getting in and out of stance.' according to ESPN's Jenna Laine. 'Vita moved around pretty good today when it was full speed,' head coach Bruce Arians said.
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Seattle Seahawks DE Jonathan Bullard was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Jan. 21.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (knee) and LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee, non-injury) did not participate in practice for a second straight day Thursday, Jan. 21. WR Mike Evans (knee), WR Chris Godwin (quad), RB Ronald Jones (quad, finger), CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (quad) and S Jordan Whitehead (knee) were limited. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) was added to the injury report but practiced in full. DL Jeremiah Ledbetter (calf) and OG Ali Marpet (pectoral) practiced in full for a second consecutive day.
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Green Bay Packers TE Marcedes Lewis (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 21. S Will Redmond (knee) was upgraded to a limited practice. LB Krys Barnes (thumb), PK Mason Crosby (shoulder), RB AJ Dillon (quad), DL Kingsley Keke (concussion), WR Allen Lazard (rest, back), LB Za'Darius Smith (thumb), WR Equanimeous St. Brown (knee, ankle), OT Ricky Wagner (knee) and RB Jamaal Williams (ankle) were limited in practice for a second consecutive day.
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Buffalo Bills DT Vernon Butler (quad) and WR Gabriel Davis (ankle) did not practice for a second consecutive day Thursday, Jan. 21. WR Stefon Diggs (oblique) and QB Jake Fromm (non-injury) were limited for a second straight day, while WR Cole Beasley (knee) was added to the injury report and also limited in practice. PK Tyler Bass (hand), LB Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring), DT Quinton Jefferson (ankle) and DE Darryl Johnson (knee) practiced in full.
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Free-agent DE Breeland Speaks (Chiefs) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Giants on Thursday, Jan. 21.
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The Indianapolis Colts worked out free agents WRs Marcell Ateman, Chris Finke, Kendrick Murphy, Darrius Shepherd and Jordan Suell, QB Brian Lewerke and DT Robert Nkemdiche on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Cleveland Browns DT Larry Ogunjobi said he'll assess his options in free agency as it's unknown if he'll return to the Browns. 'When I go into training this offseason, just kind of figure out what fits best for me and then obviously when you get into March, you figure out where the team wants you as, what they see you as and what role they want you to play here or somewhere else,' Ogunjobi said Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Green Bay Packers LB Krys Barnes (thumb), PK Mason Crosby (shoulder), RB AJ Dillon (quadriceps), DL Kingsley Keke (concussion), TE Marcedes Lewis (knee), LB Za'Darius Smith (thumb), WR Equanimeous St. Brown (knee, ankle), OT Ricky Wagner (knee) and RB Jamaal Williams (ankle) were limited at practice Wednesday, Jan. 20. S Will Redmond (knee) practiced in full.
Footballguys view: Keep an eye on Dillon and Williams in the backfield as the week of practice continues. Both are key players behind starter Aaron Jones and can bring some power to the field as runners, plus Williams can work effectively as a receiving back. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20. S Jordan Whitehead (knee) and CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps, ankle) were limited. DL Jeremiah Ledbetter (calf) and G Ali Marpet (pectoral) practiced in full.
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Buffalo Bills DT Vernon Butler (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20. QB Jake Fromm (non-injury) and DT Quinton Jefferson (ankle) were limited during practice. PK Tyler Bass (hand), LB Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring) and DE Darryl X. Johnson (knee) fully participated in practice.
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Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (oblique) suffered an oblique injury during the Divisional Round playoff game but should be fine for the offseason program, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
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Green Bay Packers DE Tipa Galeai, PK JJ Molson, DT Brian Price and P Ryan Winslow were named protected practice squad players for the NFC Championship Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (ankle) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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Vanderbilt linebackers coach Kenechi Udeze is expected to be named as the team's new assistant defensive line coach in the coming days, according to John Glennon of Broadway Sports.
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Green Bay Packers DT Brian Price and DB KeiVarae Russell were restored to the practice squad Monday, Jan. 18.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (ankle) will return to practice this week, and the team hopes he will be available for the NFC Championship game.
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Dallas Cowboys DE Tyrone Crawford (foot) underwent surgery last week and showed his right foot in a cast after the surgery.
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Tennessee Titans practice squad DT Miles Brown, P Trevor Daniel, WR Marcus Johnson and LB Brooks Reed had their contracts expire Monday, Jan. 18.
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Free-agent DTs Ryan Glasgow and Christian Ringo, WRs Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Jake Lampman, LBs Andrew Dowell and Chase Hansen, TEs Garrett Griffin and Ethan Wolf, DB Grant Haley, RB Tony Jones, QB Trevor Siemian, OT Calvin Throckmorton and DE Marcus Willoughby signed Reserve/Future contracts with the New Orleans Saints on Monday, Jan. 18.
Footballguys view: Jones is a hard-charging runner who has a no-nonsense rushing style. He's talented enough to keep track of in deep dynasty formats. |
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Tennessee Titans C Aaron X. Brewer and DT Teair Tart were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 18.
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Free-agent DTs Aaron Crawford and Braxton Hoyett, QB Tyler Huntley, LB Aaron Adeoye, WR Jaylon Moore, LS Nick Moore, DE Chauncey Rivers, DB Nigel Warrior, DB Chris Westry, RB Ty'Son Williams and TE Eli Wolf signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Jan. 18.
Footballguys view: Huntley was thrust into action against the Bills in the Divisional Round and he didn't look overwhelmed. We'll continue to monitor his progress in the NFL but only in deep dynasty formats. |

Free-agent DTs Eric Banks, Marquise Copeland and Michael Hoecht, DE Jonah X. Williams, TE Kendall Blanton, DBs Donte Deayon and Tyrique McGhee, OG Jamil Demby, Colin Holba, WR JJ Koski, PK Austin MacGinnis, QB Bryce Perkins, LB Christian Rozeboom and Brandon Wright signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Jan. 18.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (ankle) was designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Jan. 18.
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The New Orleans Saints have declared QB Taysom Hill, OT Derrick Kelly, WR Juwan Johnson, CB Ken Crawley, CB Patrick Robinson, RB Latavius Murray and DE Malcolm Roach inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared DE Jeremiah Ledbetter, OG Earl Watford, WR Justin Watson, TE Antony Auclair, RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn, S Javon Hagan and QB Ryan W. Griffin inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Free-agent DE Jonah X. Williams signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 17. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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The Cleveland Browns have declared OT Alex Taylor, WR Alexander Hollins, TE Kyle Markway, WR Marvin Hall, DE Joe Jackson, CB Brian X. Allen and CB Jovante Moffatt inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have declared OT Martinas Rankin, WR Sammy Watkins, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, DE Tim Ward, LB Willie Gay, DL Khalen Saunders and CB Rashad Fenton inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald (ribs) was not at full strength during the team's loss in the NFC Divisional Round game versus the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Sean McVay. He played only 39 out of 72 defensive snaps while dealing with torn rib cartilage, including just 12 plays in the second half.
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Detroit Lions DT Danny Shelton (triceps) underwent triceps surgery earlier in the week.
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The Baltimore Ravens have declared P Johnny Townsend, WR James Proche II, RB Mark Ingram, LB Jaylon Ferguson, CB Pierre Desir, DT Justin Ellis and DT Broderick Washington inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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New Orleans Saints OL Will Clapp was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Jan. 16. LB Chase Hansen and OL Cameron Tom were elevated from the practice squad to the active roster. Free-agent PK Blair Walsh and LS John Denney were re-signed to the practice squad. WR Tommylee Lewis and DE Anthony Zettel were released from the practice squad.
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