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The Eagles listed Smith (hamstring) as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.

After being deemed a non-participant on the Eagles' initial Week 11 injury report that was issued Monday, Smith took a step forward in activity Tuesday, though Philadelphia merely held a walk-through session. So long as Smith practices again in some capacity Wednesday, he should be in good shape to play Thursday against the Commanders.

The Falcons signed Grant to the practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Grant signed with the Falcons on Aug. 10 to compete for a spot on the 53-man roster during training camp, but he was let go with an injury settlement Aug. 22. He last saw NFL regular-season action in 2021, during which he was selected to the Pro Bowl as a return specialist. If he's elevated to the active roster, Grant would give the Falcons a spark on kickoff and punt returns while also providing depth at wide receiver.

Collins (hamstring) will practice this week, and the expectation is that the receiver will play in Monday's game against the Cowboys, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Last Friday, Collins was cleared for his first practice since Week 5, then was listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game versus the Lions. Though he was activated from injured reserve Saturday, he was still considered a game-time decision, with the Texans ultimately making him inactive ahead of a 26-23 loss. According to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, coach DeMeco Ryans said that Collins didn't suffer a setback with his right hamstring injury in practice Friday. Instead, the Texans wanted him to get in some more reps before clearing him for a return to game action. Assuming Collins practices this week without issue, he shouldn't face any limitations against Dallas as Houston's No. 1 wideout. Collins led the NFL with 567 receiving yards through the first five weeks of the season before missing the last five games.

Watson hauled in both of his targets for six yards during Sunday's 16-14 victory versus the Broncos.

Watson remains a regular in the offensive game plan, logging a team-high 52 snaps at wide receiver. That said, he's not a significant target as a receiver, finishing with no more than three catches in a game this season. The veteran wideout should continue to see regular offensive snaps but doesn't serve much purpose from a fantasy perspective.

Washington secured one of two targets for 17 yards during Monday's 23-15 win over the Rams. He also scored an 18-yard rushing touchdown on his only carry.

The rookie sixth-round pick showcased his dynamic speed, with his first career touchdown coming on an end-around in which he benefited from De'Von Achane acting as a decoy. Washington also worked as the Dolphins' top punt returner, racking up 21 yards on three fielded returns. After a strong prime-time performance, Washington may be able to push for more usage versus the Raiders in Week 11.

Beckham secured both of his targets for 17 yards during Miami's 23-15 win over the Rams on Monday.

Beckham played 32 percent of offensive snaps on Monday Night Football, his highest share of the 2024 campaign, but drew one less target than he did in Week 9 versus Buffalo. Notably, Beckham's involvement didn't come at the expense of rookie Malik Washington, as both hovered around a similar snap total while rotating in for No. 3 receiver reps behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Beckham will look to continue ramping up his involvement in Week 11 versus the Raiders.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that Crowder (calf) has not been designated to return from injured reserve, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Crowder has spent the Commanders' last seven games on the sideline due to a lingering calf issue, and though he's been eligible to resume practicing for a few weeks, he hasn't made enough progress in his recovery for the team to open his 21-day evaluation window. At this stage, Crowder looks safe to rule out for Thursday's game against the Eagles, and a return to action Week 12 versus the Cowboys might be a stretch, too.

Carolina cut Johnson from its practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Less than a week after linking up with Carolina's practice squad, Johnson is now back at square one. He'll have to look for his next opportunity to make an impression with a different team.

Pittsburgh cut McCutcheon from its practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Less than a month after linking up with Pittsburgh's practice squad, McCutcheon is now on his way out. He'll have to look for another opportunity to make an impression with a different team.

Pittsburgh cut McCutcheon from its practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Less than a month after linking up with Pittsburgh's practice squad, McCutcheon is now on his way out. He'll have to look for another opportunity to make an impression with a different team.