NFL Conference Championship Game Buzz: Packers Release CB Trevon Diggs

Only four teams are still in the hunt for the Lombardi Trophy, but there's still plenty of news across the NFL.

In fact, every bit of injury news becomes even more consequential as the postseason progresses. 

Who's hurt? Who's practicing? Who's starting? 

Let's take a look at some of the most noteworthy updates around the league ahead of the conference championship games.

Packers release CB Trevon Diggs

Trevon Diggs' stay in Green Bay wasn't long. The Packers released the standout cornerback on Tuesday. Diggs was claimed by the Packers in late December following his release by the Dallas Cowboys. Diggs played just 33 defensive snaps between his two games with the Packers, with 32 of those snaps coming in their regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings. 

With his release, Diggs will be subject to waivers. If he's claimed, Diggs' season would essentially be over, as the waiver assignment wouldn't take place until after the Super Bowl. But if he goes unclaimed, Diggs would become a free agent and would be able to play with any of the remaining teams. 

Diggs was a two-time Pro Bowler with the Cowboys before getting released in December.

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet out for playoffs

Seattle will have to rely on Kenneth Walker at running back for the rest of the postseason. Charbonnet will undergo season-ending knee surgery, head coach Mike Macdonald said on Jan. 19. Charbonnet tore his ACL in the Seahawks' divisional round win over the San Francisco 49ers, ESPN later reported.

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Charbonnet led the Seahawks in rushing touchdowns in the regular season, with his 12 rushing touchdowns also being tied for the second-most in the NFL. He also rushed for 730 yards on four yards per carry. 

Walker was able to pick up the slack, and then some, in Charbonnet's absence in the divisional round. He rushed for 116 yards on 6.1 yards per carry and three touchdowns. 

Seattle hosts the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).

Broncos open practice window for RB J.K. Dobbins

Denver could be getting a key player back for the AFC Championship Game. The Broncos are opening up the practice window for running back Dobbins, ESPN reported on Jan. 19. It was initially thought that Dobbins suffered a foot injury that would sideline him for the season in Week 10.

Dobbins had rushed for 772 yards on five yards per carry and four touchdowns in 10 games prior to the injury. The Broncos are going up against a New England Patriots defense that's allowed just 3.1 yards per carry this postseason.