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Keyton was signed to the Raiders' active roster Friday.

Keyton will get another chance with the active roster after spending the first two weeks of the season as a healthy scratch before joining the practice squad in late September. The undrafted rookie will replace Tyreik McAllister as a depth option at wide receiver behind the likes of Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker in Week 9 against the Bengals.

McAllister was waived by the Raiders on Friday.

McAllister was let go Friday after appearing in three games with Las Vegas this season, turning two carries into 11 yards while failing to garner any targets over four offensive snaps. The wide receiver may now be looking for his next opportunity elsewhere, though a reunion with the Raiders as a member of their practice squad may be the most likely scenario. In the meantime, the transaction opens a spot for fellow wide receiver Ramel Keyton, who was signed to the active roster Friday.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald suggested Friday that he's optimistic Metcalf (knee) will return after a Week 10 bye, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Metcalf hasn't practiced since suffering an MCL sprain Week 7 and will miss a second straight game when Seattle hosts the Rams this Sunday. An upcoming bye gives him a good chance to avoid a third absence, but Macdonald did seem measured in his optimism and said the wideout needs more time to recover. WR Jake Bobo figures to fill in again this Sunday alongside WRs Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett.

Cracraft (upper body) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Cracraft was limited in practice throughout the week, and despite his questionable designation, head coach Mike McDaniel suggested earlier Friday that he won't return for the Dolphins' Week 9 contest, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. If Cracraft is activated to Miami's active roster in time to play Sunday, he'll serve as a depth piece in the team's wide receiver room.

Smith-Marsette (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Smith-Marsette upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to consecutive limited sessions to end the Giants' week of practice, and Friday's injury report suggests that he's past his ankle issue in time for Week 9. Now that Smith-Marsette is back at full health, he's expected to serve as the Giants' top kick and punt returner.

Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Ford-Wheaton was able to play through his Achilles issue in the Giants' Week 8 loss to the Steelers, but he was held out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday, suggesting that his injury may have worsened. If Ford-Wheaton can't play in Week 9 as expected, the Giants will be without one of their top special-teams aces.

Thornton (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.

After being limited Thursday, Thornton practiced fully Friday, which paves the way for him to be available Sunday against Tennessee. That said, the 2022 second-rounder isn't a high-percentage profile fantasy option these days while working in a wideout corps that also includes DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and K.J. Osborn.

Rice (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Rice downgraded from a limited practice session Wednesday to DNPs both Thursday and Friday, suggesting that his shoulder injury may have worsened during the week. Derius Davis and Simi Fehoko could see increased work in the Chargers' wide receiver room with Rice sidelined Week 9.

Polk (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Polk was inactive for this past Sunday's game against the Jets, but after practicing fully both Thursday and Friday, he's been cleared for Week 9 action. However, while returning to a New England wideout corps that features DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne, Polk profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option versus Tennessee. Through seven games to date, the 2024 second-rounder has recorded 10 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown on 26 targets.

Boyd (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Boyd is one of four Titans listed as questionable after not practicing at all this week. His role didn't seem to change much after DeAndre Hopkins was traded, in any case, with Nick Westbrook-Ikhine stepping in across from Calvin Ridley while Boyd continued working as a low-ADOT No. 3 receiver.