Gamecocks in the NFL: Divisional Round guide

The NFL playoffs continues on Saturday with the start of the Divisional Round. While a handful of Gamecocks were eliminated last week from the playoffs, there’s still a half-dozen Gamecocks left in the hunt to win Super Bowl LVIII.

One of the reasons why that’s the case is that earlier this week, former USC wide receiver Damiere Byrd was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. Here’s a complete look at which former South Carolina players to keep an eye on this weekend, as well as any injury updates.

Note: The Gamecocks in the NFL weekly guide won’t always include game day injury statuses. Players who are placed on IR (+) or on practice squad (*) will have marks next to their names. (q) are for players who are questionable, (o) are for players who are out.

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Saturday: Divisional Round
Texans vs Ravens – 4:30 pm (ESPN)
Jadeveon Clowney – OLB #24 (BAL)
*Damiere Byrd – WR #87 (HOU)

**Former Gamecock QB Dylan Thompson is also a member of the Texans. He’s been on staff since 2021 as the team’s Character Coach.

Packers vs 49ers – 8:15 pm (FOX)
Deebo Samuel – WR #19 (SF)
Javon Kinlaw – DT #99 (SF)
+Kingsley Enagbare – LB #55 (GB)
Keisean Nixon – CB #25 (GB)

+Enagbare has been ruled out with a knee injury. While several reporters, including NFL insider Ian Rapoport mentioned earlier in the week that the Packers fear the linebacker tore his ACL, there’s been no further updates on the specifics of his injury at this time.

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Sunday: Divisional Round
Buccaneers vs Lions – 3 pm (NBC)
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Chiefs vs Bills – 6:30 pm (CBS)
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