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Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (knee/shoulder) was not spotted at practice on Thursday, as reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. His absence due to a combination of knee and shoulder issues raises concerns about his availability for the Texans' upcoming game. Further updates are anticipated regarding his status and potential return.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has experienced an inconsistent season while operating in Sean Payton's offense, a scheme famously associated with Drew Brees. Nix's performance has been described as 'spotty' this year, leading to suggestions that he needs to concentrate on leveraging his individual strengths rather than attempting to emulate past legends. The focus is on what makes him special to improve his play.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (hip) participated in Thursday's practice in a limited capacity, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. This marks another limited showing for Shaheed as he continues to manage his hip injury. His ongoing limited status indicates that his full availability for the upcoming game remains uncertain, and his progress will be closely monitored.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (Achilles) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, an encouraging development after he was listed as out on Wednesday. His upgrade to full participation indicates positive progress in his recovery from the Achilles issue, bolstering the Colts' secondary and increasing his availability for the upcoming game.
Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, a significant upgrade after being listed as out on Wednesday. His return to full participation is a positive sign for the Colts' defensive front, indicating progress in his recovery from the groin injury and increasing his likelihood of playing in the upcoming game.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, as reported by Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. This update indicates he is managing an ongoing knee issue as the team prepares for its upcoming game.
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard practiced without any limitations on Thursday. He had been dealing with a neck issue, but his full participation suggests he is trending towards being fully healthy for the team's next contest.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday, continuing to deal with an ankle injury he's had for a couple of weeks. In New Orleans' Week 8 loss to Tampa Bay, Kamara recorded six carries for 21 yards and caught two passes for 24 yards. For the 2025 season, he has rushed for 363 yards and caught 27 passes for 147 yards. His potential absence would be a significant factor for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, especially with Tyler Shough set to make his first start.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney was a full participant in Thursday's practice. This is an upgrade after he was limited on Wednesday due to a hamstring issue, suggesting he is nearing full health and readiness for action.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London remained a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hip injury. This marks his second consecutive day of limited activity, indicating he is still managing the injury as the team prepares for its next game.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix remained a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, meaning he did not participate in team drills. Coach Raheem Morris had expressed expectations earlier in the week for Penix to see more first-team offense. Despite the limitations, Penix stated on Wednesday that he is "trending in the right direction" regarding his recovery.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was a full participant in Thursday's practice. He had been dealing with an ankle injury, but his full participation indicates he is progressing well and is likely ready for the upcoming game.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday due to an ankle injury. This marks another limited session for Pitts, as reported by Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site, indicating he is still managing the issue.
Miami Dolphins cornerback Jason Marshall has been activated from injured reserve for Thursday night's game against the Ravens. Marshall, a fifth-round pick this year, missed the last five games due to a hamstring injury. He recorded three tackles in his three prior appearances this season.
Miami Dolphins tight end Hayden Rucci has been elevated to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Ravens. Rucci saw time on both offense and special teams in the Dolphins' win over the Falcons last Sunday, and will provide additional depth.
Miami Dolphins cornerback Isaiah Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Ravens. Johnson previously played on special teams in the Dolphins' Week 6 loss to the Chargers, providing depth for the upcoming matchup.
Baltimore Ravens safety Keondre Jackson has been elevated from the practice squad for Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins. Jackson has appeared in Baltimore’s last two games, playing exclusively on special teams where he recorded 29 total snaps, amounting to 67 percent of the reps in games played.
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Taven Bryan has been elevated from the practice squad for Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins. Bryan was on the field for 22 defensive snaps and two special teams snaps last week in the win over the Bears. A first-round pick in 2018, Bryan has appeared in 114 career games with 46 starts.
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Shaka Heyward was placed on injured reserve earlier this week. This move created an open roster spot, which was subsequently filled by the signing of Joe Giles-Harris from the practice squad.
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed linebacker Joe Giles-Harris to their active roster from the practice squad, filling the spot left by Shaka Heyward's move to injured reserve. Giles-Harris becomes the fifth linebacker on the 53-player roster. He was on the practice squad for the first seven weeks of the season and was elevated for Sunday's game against the Jets, where he played 18 special teams snaps.
