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The Raiders elevated Shorter from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Shorter signed with the Raiders' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Bills' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He missed all of 2023 due to a hamstring injury, but he could make his NFL regular-season debut Sunday against the Rams, though it would likely be in a special-teams role, as he's listed as the fourth tight end on the Raiders' depth chart behind Brock Bowers, Harrison Bryant and John Samuel Shenker.

The Raiders signed Bachman from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

With Bachman already elevated from the practice squad three times this season, the Raiders opted to sign the 28-year-old wide receiver to the active roster. He could see a fair amount of work in the passing game against the Rams on Sunday after Davante Adams was traded to the Jets and with Jakobi Meyers (ankle) listed as doubtful. If Meyers doesn't play, Bachman would serve as the No. 4 wide receiver behind Tre Tucker, DJ Turner and Tyreik McAllister. Bachman caught all three of his targets for 31 yards in the Raiders' Week 6 loss to the Steelers.

The Steelers elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

It's the second time this season that Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad. In his first outing, he caught his lone target for nine yards in Week 5 against the Cowboys.

Palmer (concussion) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Palmer logged his second consecutive practice with full participation Saturday, so presumably he just needs to clear concussion protocol in order to play. The second-year target has missed the past two games.

Jarrett (knee) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, but he has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Jarrett started the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing knee surgery during the offseason. His 21-day practice window opened Thursday, and while he was able to practice without restrictions Saturday, he will not be activated off IR for Week 7. Given his practice participation, Jarrett may be available for Week 8 against the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 27, barring any setbacks. He appeared in 10 regular-season games for the Bucs in 2023 and finished with four catches (on nine targets) for 60 yards.

Evans (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's matchup against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

There was discussion that Evans could end up being a game-time decision for Monday's primetime contest, but the veteran wideout is one of the most durable players in the league and will play through the injury. Evans and company could be poised for an aerial approach given the Ravens allow the fewest rushing yards to opposing teams.

Sims (back) has been downgraded from questionable to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.

Sims was a late addition to the Texans' injury report Friday due to a back issue. While he was initially listed as questionable, the injury is severe enough that Sims will not travel with the team to Green Bay, and his next chance at suiting up will be Week 8 against the Colts on Oct. 27. With Robert Woods (foot) also not playing Sunday, Dameon Pierce and Tank Dell are the likely candidates to serve kickoff and punt-return duties, respectively.

Burks (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.

Head coach Brian Callahan had suggested this would occur Friday, so it should come as no surprise to fantasy managers. The Titans' anemic passing attack hasn't helped matters, but Burks hasn't produced nearly to the level one would expect based on his first-round draft pedigree, as he has just four receptions for 34 yards across five games while playing a moderately high amount of snaps behind Calvin Ridley and DeAndre Hopkins.

The Colts cut Fernea from the practice squad Saturday.

Fernea signed with the Colts' practice squad Thursday, but he will be let go to make room for linebacker Austin Ajiake. Fernea could opt to return to Indianapolis down the road or explore his options and try to catch on with a team in need of wideout depth.

The Ravens placed Harty (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Harty was inactive for Week 5 due to a knee injury, but he was able to return for Week 6 against the Commanders. His injury kept him out of practice all week, and he'll now be forced to miss at least the next four games while on IR, making Week 11 against the Steelers on Nov. 17 the earliest he can return. Justice Hill and Tylan Wallace are the top candidates to handle kickoff and punt-return duties for as long as Harty is sidelined.