The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent DL Jonathan Kongbo to a Reserve/Future contract on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Former Montreal Alouettes RB William Stanback signed a futures deal with the Oakland Raiders Wednesday, Jan. 1. Stanback rushed for 1,048 yards and five touchdowns while adding 33 receptions for another 329 yards in the CFL’s 2019 season.

Seattle Seahawks RB Xavier Turner was released from the team’s practice squad Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Free-agent WR Brendan Langley (Broncos) was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny (knee) is facing an extensive recovery period in order to be ready for the beginning of the 2020 season after undergoing surgery for more than ‘just a normal ACL’ tear, according to head coach Pete Carroll Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Seattle Seahawks DE Jadeveon Clowney (core) is expected to play in the Wild Card playoff game, but he may need core muscle surgery this offseason.

Seattle Seahawks OG Ethan Pocic (core) will need to undergo core muscle surgery, according to head coach Pete Carroll.

Seattle Seahawks WR Malik Turner (concussion) is trending towards being available for the Wild Card playoff game but needs to clear the concussion protocol.

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (shoulder) said he believes he could play every snap during the Wild Card playoff game if needed but that the team has a plan for him.

Seattle Seahawks OT Duane Brown (biceps, knee), WR Jaron Brown (knee), OG Mike Iupati (neck), C Joey Hunt (leg), WR Malik Turner (concussion), DE Jadeveon Clowney (core) and LB Mychal Kendricks (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. S Quandre Diggs (ankle) was limited during practice, while TE Luke Willson (hip) fully participated in practice.