NFL news, injury updates: Sam Darnold questionable for Seahawks; Nico Collins out for Texans

Rams guard Kevin Dotson did not have an injury designation after being a full participant in practice on Friday and head coach Sean McVay told reporters that the six-year veteran will start on Sunday night versus the Bears.

Dotson, 29, did not play in the Rams’ final two regular-season games and last weekend’s wild-card playoff matchup with the Panthers due to an ankle injury.

While Darnold is still questionable with an oblique injury, head coach Mike Macdonald said the QB felt better on Friday and is still confident he’ll play this weekend.

The Bills activated Ed Oliver and Curtis Samuel from IR on Friday.

Gonzalez appears good to go against the Texans, while LB Harold Landry is questionable. RB Terrell Jennings is also questionable as he’s in concussion protocol.

The Texans will be without their top wide receiver in Nico Collins this weekend as he continues to recover from a concussion he sustained during Houston’s wild-card win.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is listed as “questionable” with a foot injury for Sunday’s divisional-round playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Odunze caught two passes for 44 yards in a comeback, wild-card win over the Green Bay Packers last week.

In 12 regular-season games, he reeled in 44 passes for 661 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Notably, the Bears didn’t list injury designations for fellow WR DJ Moore, DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson and LT Braxton Jones.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been added to the injury report with an oblique issue that makes him “questionable” for Saturday’s divisional-round playoff game versus the San Francisco 49ers, but he told reporters Thursday that he still expects to play.

He was asked what percent of him thinks he might not play against the 49ers this weekend at Seattle’s Lumen Field.

“Very low percentage,” he said. “Probably closer to zero.”

Warner has been out since Week 6 after dislocating his ankle. The 49ers opened his 21-day practice window this week with an eye on a return for the NFC Championship Game should San Francisco win this week against the Seahawks.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was listed as a full participant in practice on Thursday despite dealing with multiple injuries this week. The Bills will be looking to advance to their second consecutive AFC title game with a win in Denver on Saturday.

Gonzalez entered concussion protocol on Sunday night as the Patriots defeated the Chargers during wild-card weekend. He was a limited participant in Wednesday night’s practice and now the team gets a positive update with the corner shedding a red non-contact jersey as a full participant on Thursday.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga is optimistic he’ll be able to play in the team’s divisional round matchup with the Houston Texans. Tonga has been out dealing with a foot injury.

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins remains in concussion protocol and missed Thursday’s media session, according to the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Alexander.

Collins is unlikely to play in Sunday’s divisional round game against the New England Patriots because of the steps needed to clear concussion protocol.

Collins suffered the concussion in Monday’s wild-card 30-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Collins had 3 catches for 21 yards in the game before going down.

If Collins cannot go, expect Christian Kirk, Jayden Higgins, and Dalton Schultz to see an increase in targets. Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Cade Stover could also see an increased role.

OUT: S Jordan Poyer (hamstring), CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle)

Questionable: WR Curtis Samuel (elbow), S Damar Hamlin (pec), DT Ed Oliver (biceps)

Samuel and Hamlin are expected to take part fully in practice on Thursday. Oliver, running back Ty Johnson and linebacker Terrel Bernard will be limited.

Quarterback Josh Allen and kicker Matt Prater, who had injury concerns coming into this week were full participants on Wednesday.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was a full participant in practice on Wednesday despite still dealing with foot, knee, and finger injuries. Running back Ty Johnson (ankle), safety Jordan Poyer (hamstring), cornerback Maxwell Hairston (ankle), and wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (knee) were all listed as DNP on Wednesday.

Seattle Seahawks tackle Charles Cross was downgraded to a limited participant in practice on Wednesday with a knee injury added to his previous hamstring injury. Tackle Josh Jones did not participate in practice with a knee injury. Linebacker Tryice Knight was also DNP on Wednesday.

Pass rusher Demarcus Lawrence was limited in practice on Wednesday with an Achilles injury but is expected to play in Saturday’s playoff game.

San Francisco and Seattle have released their injury reports for Wednesday, leading into their divisional round playoff matchup on Saturday.

The 49ers surprisingly had only two DNPs on Wednesday in safety Ji’Ayir Brown (hamstring) and linebacker Luke Gifford (quad). Linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) was limited in practice for the second day. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) and tackle Trent Williams (hamstring) were also limited.