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Shorter reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Shorter was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Rams, failing to record any stats while playing three offensive snaps and 12 snaps with the special-teams unit. The tight end can still be promoted for two more games before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

Darden reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Darden was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals, failing to garner a target while playing 11 of the team's 84 offensive snaps. Additionally, he recorded 43 yards on five punt returns in the defeat. It was the second week in a row that Darden was active, and he can still be elevated one more time before he'd have to officially be signed to the active roster.

Evans appears to have aggravated his right hamstring in Monday's matchup with the Ravens, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Evans failed to bring in his second touchdown of the night and came up holding his previously injured right hamstring. He subsequently left with trainers to the locker room. It remains to be seen if the star pass catcher will be able to return. While Evans is sidelined, Jalen McMillan figures to be the prime beneficiary alongside Chris Godwin, with Sterling Shepard and Trey Palmer also potentially seeing some extra snaps.

Fehoko (shoulder/groin) is listed as active Monday at Arizona.

After opening Week 7 prep dealing with shoulder and groin injuries, Fehoko got back to full practice participation Friday and Saturday. He'll mix in at wide receiver for the Chargers along with Brenden Rice and Jalen Reagor behind Joshua Palmer and Ladd McConkey. In five appearances this season, Fehoko has hauled in three of seven targets for 61 yards.

Walker is active for Monday's contest against the Buccaneers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Walker will be active for the first time this season after the Ravens selected him in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The wide receiver will operate as a depth option behind the likes of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor versus Tampa Bay.

Davis (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Cardinals.

Davis popped up on Saturday's injury report with a hamstring issue and he'll ultimately be forced to miss the team's matchup with Arizona. In his absence, Jalen Reagor is a candidate to see extra work as a kick returner and punt returner in Week 7.

McConkey (hip) is active for Monday night's game against the Cardinals.

The rookie is in position to be a key target for Justin Herbert after catching nine of 15 targets for 110 yards and a TD over his last two outings. With Quentin Johnston (ankle) inactive, Joshua Palmer also should see his share of opportunities alongside McConkey, with Simi Fehoko, Brenden Rice and Jalen Reagor also available to mix in.

Johnston (ankle) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Cardinals.

In Johnston's absence versus Arizona, look for Ladd McConkey and Joshua Palmer to lead the Chargers' receiving corps, with Simi Fehoko mixing in and Brenden Rice and Jalen Reagor available in reserve. Johnston's next chance to suit up for game action will arrive Sunday against the Saints.

Conley suffered an ankle sprain in Sunday's 28-18 loss to Kansas City, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Conley played 44 of the team's 63 offensive snaps in the contest, failing to reel in either of his targets while picking up an apparent ankle sprain in the process. The wide receiver is considered to be day-to-day with the injury for the time being, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. With Brandon Aiyuk (knee) done for the season, and Deebo Samuel (illness) dealing with pneumonia, Conley, Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings (hip) could all step into prominent roles Week 8 against Dallas if available.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Samuel has been diagnosed with pneumonia and doesn't have a timeline for when he'll be available again, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Samuel attempted to play through an illness Sunday against the Chiefs but ultimately was limited to four offensive snaps before he was ruled out after halftime. Shanahan also relayed that Samuel is in the hospital, and with Brandon Aiyuk suffering season-ending ACL and MCL tears in his right knee Sunday, Jauan Jennings tending to a hip issue and Chris Conley sustaining a sprained ankle Week 7, Ricky Pearsall, Jacob Cowing and Ronnie Bell are the healthy options at wide receiver for the 49ers at the moment.