The Patriots opened defensive tackle Joshua Farmer’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve to begin the week. And leading up to the divisional round last week, running back Terrell Jennings also resumed practicing for the AFC’s No. 2 seed. The list of candidates to get the green light now checks in at three.

The 32-year-old Hollins finished the regular season with 46 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games.

The Falcons also elevated edge rusher Khalid Kareem and wide receiver Chris Blair from the practice squad for Week 16. Kareem has appeared in 30 games over the last five seasons, recording 34 tackles (17 solo), one sack and seven QB hits. The veteran can help fill in if rookie James Pearce Jr. is unable to play on Sunday.

Chicago Bears top wide receiver Rome Odunze returned to practice for the first time in three weeks Friday as the team prepared for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Odunze (foot) came back after he missed his fourth straight game ...

FOXBOROUGH — Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins, who is eligible to come off injured reserve this week after sustaining an abdomen injury earlier in the year, was not at practice on Wednesday.

Wide receiver Joseph Williams has become a key vocal presence as the Colorado Buffaloes get to know each other this offseason.

Mecole Hardman, who was released by the Packers in September, scored a receiving touchdown for the Bills in the playoffs today.

Tyrell Shavers and Gabriel Davis will miss the rest of the season due to knee injuries and Dalton Kincaid has faced injuries all season.