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Source: Stafford to have tests on injured finger
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will undergo tests Sunday on an injured finger, a source told ESPN.
Panthers LT Ekwonu (knee) to miss 6-12 months
Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee in Saturday's playoff loss. With a recovery time of six to 12 months, coach Dave Canales said the injury will force the team to alter its offseason plans.
Bears' Johnson in viral speech: 'F--- the Packers!'
A fired-up Ben Johnson yelled "F--- the Packers" during his postgame locker room speech after the Bears' historic comeback victory.
Dowdle: Drop in carries to affect free agency call
Panthers running back Rico Dowdle said Sunday that his decreased carries late in the season will impact his decision on whether to return to the reigning NFC South champions.
Deflated LaFleur deflects job talk after Pack loss
Deflated after his team's stunning 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday night, Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that he wants to remain Packers coach, but he declined to say whether he expected to return next season for an eighth year.
Bears LB Edwards fractures fibula, out for season
Chicago linebacker T.J. Edwards will miss the remainder of the Bears' postseason run after he suffered a fractured fibula in the second quarter of his team's stunning 31-27 comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night at Soldier Field.
Harbaugh to limit interviews to just a few teams
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh will narrow his options to just a few NFL teams before starting to take interviews for his next potential job, he told Fox Sports.
Comeback Bears 'no fluke,' rally from 18 down
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead, 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining, and the Bears rallied from an 18-point deficit to defeat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in the wild-card round.
🏈 Kiper's Big Board: Ranking top draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the 2026 NFL draft, starting with two quarterbacks and one really good running back. See who makes the new list.