Tag: inactives

Ailing 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) active vs. Seahawks

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49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall is on San Francisco’s active roster for Saturday night’s NFC divisional round matchup against the host Seattle Seahawks.

Pearsall, who is dealing with a right knee injury, missed last weekend’s NFC wild-card victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He injured the knee against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 14 and has seen action in just one game since being hurt.

Pearsall, a second-year pro, caught 36 passes for 528 yards and no touchdowns in nine games this season and has battled with injuries throughout the season.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold participated in pregame warmups and didn’t seem greatly bothered by his oblique injury. Darnold “felt a little something” on his left side while throwing Thursday.

Drew Lock is Seattle’s backup quarterback.

The Seahawks’ inactives are quarterback Jalen Milroe, offensive linemen Josh Jones, Bryce Cabeldue and Mason Richman, defensive end Rylie Mills and linebacker Jared Ivey.

San Francisco’s inactives are running back Isaac Guerendo, receiver Jordan Watkins, offensive lineman Brandon Parker, defensive linemen Robert Beal Jr., Kevin Givens and Sebastian Valdez and safety Ji-Ayir Brown (hamstring). Brown was injured in the second quarter against the Eagles.

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Bills K Matt Prater active vs. Jaguars

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Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater is active for Sunday’s AFC wild-card game against the host Jacksonville Jaguars.

Prater was questionable heading into the contest due to a quadriceps injury. Matthew Wright was available to step in from the practice squad if Prater was unable to play.

The 41-year-old Prater brings playoff experience. He has appeared in nine NFL playoff games, making 14 of 16 field goal attempts and connecting on all 15 point-after attempts.

The Bills (12-5) listed Ty Johnson as inactive, thereby creating some playing time for fellow running back Frank Gore Jr. behind James Cook and backup Ray Davis.

Buffalo’s other inactives are linebacker Terrel Bernard, safety Darnell Savage, cornerback Maxwell Hairston, offensive tackle Tylan Grable, tight end Keleki Latu and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi.

As for the Jaguars (13-4), the following players are inactive: wide receiver Dyami Brown, running back DeeJay Dallas, offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen, tight end Hunter Long, defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah and defensive tackle Maason Smith.

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Zach Tom out for Packers; Kyler Gordon in for Bears

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Green Bay Packers right tackle Zach Tom is inactive for Saturday night’s NFC wild-card game against the Chicago Bears due to his knee injury.

Tom was injured against the Denver Broncos on Dec. 14 and missed the final three regular-season games.

Tom, 26, started all 12 games he played this season and has played in 55 games (51 starts) in four NFL seasons.

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (groin) is active for the contest after missing the past five games due to a groin injury.

Gordon, 26, also missed time with a hamstring injury this season and has played in just three games.

Gordon has five interceptions in 45 games (35 starts) over four seasons for Chicago.

The Bears listed receiver Jahdae Walker, offensive lineman Luke Newman, defensive lineman Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson and linebackers Amen Ogbongbemiga and Ruben Hyppolite II on their inactive list.

Green Bay’s other inactives are receivers Dontayvion Wicks and Jakobie Keeney-James, defensive lineman Collin Oliver and cornerback Jaylin Simpson.

Desmond Ridder is the Packers’ emergency quarterback. Case Keenum serves in that role for the Bears.

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Chargers leading rusher Kimani Vidal inactive vs. Texans

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Los Angeles Chargers leading rusher Kimani Vidal will miss Saturday’s game against the visiting Houston Texans due to a neck injury.

Vidal was placed on the team’s list of inactives prior to the contest. The running back was listed as questionable to play on Thursday.

Vidal missed two practices during the week before being a limited participant on Thursday.

Vidal has rushed for 631 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games this season, his second in the NFL.

Rookie Omarion Hampton (516 yards) figures to receive most of the workload against Houston’s top-ranked defense. Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson are also available.

Guard Mekhi Becton (knee) is good to go. He also was listed as questionable on Thursday.

Joining Vidal on the inactive list are receiver Derius Davis (ankle), tight end Tyler Conklin, tackle Jamaree Salyer (hamstring), linebacker Kyle Kennard, cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (shoulder) and safety RJ Mickens (shoulder).

Houston left tackle Aireontae Ersery is inactive after undergoing thumb surgery earlier this week. He was listed as questionable on Thursday. Right tackle Trent Brown (ankle/knee) was ruled out earlier in the week.

Also inactive for the Texans are quarterback Graham Mertz, receiver Braxton Berrios, defensive end Solomon Byrd, linebacker Jamal Hill (calf/wrist) and cornerback Alijah Huzzie.

Houston can clinch an AFC playoff spot with a victory. If the Chargers lose, the Denver Broncos clinch the AFC West.

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Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Raiders star TE Brock Bowers inactive vs. Colts

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All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers is inactive for the Las Vegas Raiders in Sunday’s game against the host Indianapolis Colts.

Bowers, who had been listed as questionable to play, missed the Raiders’ past two days of practice due to a PCL injury and bone bruise on his left knee. He sustained the injuries during Las Vegas’ season-opening victory over the New England Patriots.

Bowers, 22, trails wide receiver Jakobi Meyers for the team lead in catches and receiving yards in four games this season. Bowers has caught 19 passes for 225 yards while playing in all four games but starting only one.

A second-year standout, Bowers earned All-Pro recognition as a rookie with 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns.

In addition to Bowers, the Raiders (1-3) will be without fellow tight end Michael Mayer, linebacker Germaine Pratt, guard Caleb Rogers, defensive lineman Leki Fotu and cornerback Eric Stokes.

As for the Colts (3-1), they listed the following players as inactive: wide receiver Alec Pierce, cornerback Kenny Moore, running back Tyler Goodson, linebacker Buddy Johnson, offensive tackle Luke Tenuta, defensive tackle Eric Johnson and quarterback Riley Leonard.

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Oct 20, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper (18) runs with the ball after making a catch against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Amari Cooper out, Von Miller back for Bills

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Recently acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper is among the Buffalo Bills who were ruled out of their game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Cooper is dealing with an injury to his left wrist that he sustained in last week’s win over the Seattle Seahawks. He had been listed as questionable.

Also out for the Bills (6-2) are defensive backs Christian Benford and Mike Edwards, linebacker Nick Morrow, fullback Reggie Gilliam, offensive lineman Will Clapp and defensive tackle Zion Logue.

Linebacker Von Miller, who served a suspension the past four games, is active.

For the Dolphins (2-5), the inactives Sunday are running back Jeff Wilson Jr., tight end Julian Hill, defensive lineman Zach Sieler, offensive lineman Andrew Meyer, and defensive backs Jevon Holland, Storm Duck and Kader Kohou.

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Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back under pressure from Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (41) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Lions LB James Houston inactive vs. Buccaneers

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Detroit Lions pass-rusher James Houston is inactive for Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Houston returned to practice this week after four months of rehabilitation recovering from a broken leg.

Houston, 25, played in seven games in 2022 and had 8.0 sacks, when he was largely used as a role player on passing downs.

Cornerback Steven Gilmore, defensive linemen Brodric Martin and Charles Harris, wide receiver/punt returner Kalif Raymond, safety Tracy Walker and quarterback Hendon Hooker also are inactive for the Lions.

Wide receiver Rakim Jarrett, offensive tackles Brandon Walton and Silas Dzansi, running back Patrick Laird, linebackers J.J. Russell and Markees Watts and quarterback John Wolford are inactive for the Bucs.

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Sep 17, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) celebrates with wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) after scoring against the New England Patriots in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert, WR Jaylen Waddle active vs. Chiefs

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The Miami Dolphins have key offensive players Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Waddle active for Saturday night’s AFC playoff game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.

Both players missed the final two regular-season games. Mostert was out with knee and ankle injuries while Waddle was sidelined with an ankle injury.

Mostert recorded a franchise-record 18 rushing touchdowns this season and had 1,012 yards on the ground in 15 games.

Waddle caught 72 passes for 1,014 yards and four scores in 14 games.

Among Miami’s inactives are star cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) and safety Jevon Holland (both knees). The other inactives are quarterback Skylar Thompson, cornerback Cam Smith, offensive tackle Kion Smith, receiver Robbie Chosen and tight end Tyler Kroft.

The Chiefs’ inactives are receivers Kadarius Toney and Justyn Ross, offensive tackle Wanya Morris, defensive tackle Neil Farrell, defensive ends BJ Thompson and Felix Anudike-Uzomah and cornerback Keith Taylor.

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Dec 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Browns WR Amari Cooper (heel) out vs. Jets

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Four days after one of the best games of his career, wide receiver Amari Cooper will sit out when the Cleveland Browns face the visiting New York Jets on Thursday.

Cooper had been bothered by a heel injury and did not practice during the short week. He was officially considered questionable entering the day, but he was on the list when the Browns declared their inactives 90 minutes before kickoff.

Cooper caught 11 passes for a career-high and franchise-record 265 yards to go with two touchdowns in Sunday’s 36-22 win over the Houston Texans. He had a 53-yard reception on the first play of the game and later scored on a 75-yard catch.

The Browns will be missing a four-time Pro Bowler who has recorded a career-best 1,250 receiving yards in his ninth season in the league and his second in Cleveland. Thursday will be Cooper’s first time missing a game in two years with the Browns.

The Browns also made kicker Dustin Hopkins (left hamstring) and punter Corey Bojorquez (left quad) inactive. They are set to roll with Riley Patterson at kicker and Matt Haack at punter after elevating both specialists from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Jets made veteran wide receiver Allen Lazard inactive due to an illness. Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein, who was being monitored for right quad tightness, is active.

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Sep 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) prepares during the warm-up period before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell inactive vs. Vikings

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell and cornerback James Bradberry were listed as inactive for Thursday’s game against the visiting Minnesota Vikings.

Gainwell, who is nursing a rib injury, led Philadelphia in carries (14) and rushing yards (54) in its 25-20 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Bradberry, a second-team All-Pro last season, remains in concussion protocol.

The Eagles (1-0) also listed safety Reed Blankenship, offensive lineman Tyler Steen, defensive tackle Moro Ojomo, tight end Albert Okwuegbunam and quarterback Tanner McKee as inactive for Thursday’s game.

The Vikings (0-1) listed center Garrett Bradbury, tight end Nick Muse, outside linebacker Andre Carter II, defensive lineman Jaquelin Roy and quarterback Jaren Hall as inactive.

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