Carolina Panthers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee) is active for the NFC divisional-round game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch (abdomen) will play in the NFC divisional round game against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Pete Carroll, who added that he will continue to monitor his injury.

The Seattle Seahawks have declared RB Bryce Brown, DL A.J. Francis, OG Mark Glowinski, LB Eric Pinkins, CB Tye Smith, DE Kristjan Sokoli, FB Will Tukuafu inactive for Week 19.

The Carolina Panthers have declared WR Brenton Bersin, DE Ryan Delaire, S Dean Marlowe, WR Kevin Norwood, RB Brandon Wegher, RB Fozzy Whittaker, CB Louis Young inactive for Week 19.

Former New York Giants assistant special teams coordinator Larry Izzo was named special teams coordinator by the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 17.

New England Patriots LB Jamie Collins (back) left the divisional game Saturday, Jan. 16, in the third quarter with a back injury and did not return.

The San Francisco 49ers hired Bob Bicknell as their wide receivers coach Sunday, Jan. 17.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger’s (shoulder) arm isn’t expected to be full strength, but he’ll have the whole playbook available Sunday, Jan. 17, in the divisional round.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger’s (shoulder) arm isn’t expected to be full strength, but he’ll have the whole playbook available Sunday, Jan. 17, in the divisional round.

Green Bay Packers WR Jeff Janis had seven catches for 145 yards and two scores in a 26-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the divisional round of the playoffs Saturday, Jan. 16.