Danny Amendola Injury: Updates on Patriots WR's Ankle and Return

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola had not played since he suffered an ankle injury in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. However, he is ready to return. 

Continue for updates.

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Amendola Active vs. Texans

Saturday, Jan. 14 

The Patriots announced Amendola was avalaible to play on Saturday against Houston in the Divisional Round.

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Amendola Comments on Recovery

Tuesday, Jan. 10

"I feel good," Amendola said, per Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal. "I feel good today. Getting ready for tomorrow. I have had no setbacks."

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Latest on Amendola's Practice Status

Wednesday, Jan. 4

ESPN's Mike Reiss shared video of Amendola, who participated in his first practice in four weeks:

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Latest on Amendola's Diagnosis, Potential Return

Monday, Dec. 5

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, citing a source, reported on Dec. 5 that Amendola suffered a high ankle sprain. Rapoport also reported the "plan is to make sure he's ready for the playoffs."

Michael Giardi of CSNNE.com reported on Dec. 4 that Amendola was on crutches and wearing a walking boot after the win over the Rams.

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Amendola Is Valuable Target for Patriots in Passing Game

Amendola was fairly healthy last season, as he tallied 65 catches for 648 yards and three touchdowns in 14 regular-season appearances. But he underwent offseason ankle and knee surgeries that proved to be somewhat concerning, according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald.

Around the same time, Amendola restructured his contract to remain with the Patriots. According to Fox Sports (via Reiss), his contract is now worth $7.35 million over the next two seasons. It was originally slated to pay out base salaries of $5 million and $6 million in 2016 and 2017, respectively. 

Now in his fourth season with the franchise, Amendola has 23 catches for 243 yards and four scores.