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Hopkins (right quad) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Hopkins was able to practice in a limited fashion this week, so he has a chance to suit up for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If, however, his quad doesn't respond as hoped, the Chargers have the option of elevating Taylor Bertolet from their practice squad ahead of Week 5 action.

Butker (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Butker failed to practice for a second straight day ahead of Week 5 and appears to be trending towards a fourth straight absence due to an ankle sprain he suffered during the season opener. Matt Ammendola, who's now with the Cardinals, replaced Butker during his first two absences, but Matthew Wright got the job in Week 4, connecting on all seven of his kicks (two fields goals and five PATs). If Butker is ruled out for Monday's primetime matchup against the Raiders, Wright figures to be elevated from the practice squad for a second consecutive contest.

McLaughlin converted all four of his field-goal attempts during the Colts' 12-9 win over the Broncos on Thursday.

McLaughlin was officially signed to the Colts' 53-man roster Tuesday after being elevated from the practice squad for the last three games. The 26-year-old saw plenty of work during Thursday's matchup, making four field goals, including two from 50-plus yards. McLaughlin has converted seven of eight field-goal attempts while making all four of his extra-point tries over his four games with Indianapolis.

Hopkins (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Hopkins has been limited in back-to-back sessions to open the week while dealing with an apparent quadriceps issue he apparently picked up during the team's 34-24 win over Houston on Sunday. While the severity of his injury remains unclear, Hopkins will have one more chance to log a full practice before the team needs to make a decision on his availability for Sunday's contest in Cleveland. Taylor Bertolet, a recent addition to the Chargers' practice squad, would likely be promoted to the active roster and command kicking duties should Hopkins eventually be ruled out for Week 5, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.

McPherson (groin) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

McPherson unexpectedly popped up with a groin injury on Cincinnati's injury report Wednesday, which left him limited during practice. However, the 23-year-old appears to have moved past this issue heading into Sunday's game against Baltimore. McPherson converted nine of his 11 field-goal attempts and six of seven PAT tries over the first four weeks of the season.

Dicker is expected to be the Eagles' placekicker Sunday at Arizona with Jake Elliott (ankle) not in line to be available, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Elliott has yet to practice this week after injuring his right ankle this past Sunday against the Jaguars. Philadelphia signed Dicker to the practice squad Tuesday, and the undrafted rookie now is slated to be elevated Saturday and swap in for Elliott on Sunday. In four seasons at Texas, Dicker hit 98.1 percent of his point-after tries and 75.9 percent of his field-goal attempts, averaging 7.9 points per game.

Elliott (ankle) isn't in line to play Sunday at Arizona, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Elliott emerged from the Eagles' Week 4 win versus the Jaguars with a right ankle injury, which hasn't allowed him to practice this week. The team signed undrafted rookie Cameron Dicker to its practice squad Tuesday, and it appears he's destined to be elevated Saturday and sub in for Elliott on Sunday. As for Elliott, his absence isn't expected to be a long-term one, so he could be available Week 6 against the Cowboys.

Elliott (ankle) observed Thursday's practice while practice squad member Cameron Dicker handled kicking duties, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Elliott toughed out a right ankle issue during the Eagles' Week 4 win against the Jaguars, a contest in which he made his only field-goal attempt and two of three point-after tries. In the wake of the injury, he has yet to practice this week, while the team signed Dicker to the practice squad Tuesday. Philadelphia doesn't need to make a decision on Elliott's status until 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. kickoff in Arizona, but the situation could be settled well before then, especially if he remains sidelined at Friday's session.

Butker (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Butker hasn't played since Week 1, when he suffered a sprained ankle. The fact that he's not practicing to begin Week 5 doesn't bode well for his early chances of suiting up Monday against the Raiders, but the Chiefs may wait until their final session of the week Saturday before ruling on Butker's status. If Butker remains out for another week, Matthew Wright, who made both of his field-goal attempts and all five point-after tries Week 4 against the Buccaneers, would likely be elevated from the practice squad again.

Santos (personal) was not listed on the Bears' practice report Wednesday.

Santos rejoined the Bears after sitting out the team's Week 4 loss to the Giants due to personal reasons. The 30-year-old made all four of his field-goal tries but missed two of his six extra-point attempts over the first three weeks, though both failed kicking attempts came during Chicago's storm-stricken season opener against the 49ers.