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Collins (hip) has been ruled out for Sundays' game against the Buccaneers and will remain on injured reserve, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Collins isn't quite ready to make his 2026 regular-season debut despite logging a trio of full practices during Week 8 prep. He's been working through a hip injury since training camp, but his ability to practice without restrictions indicates that he's close to being cleared to play. Collins' next chance to play is Week 9 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 8.

The Steelers elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Johnson will be elevated to the active roster for a third consecutive game, so he would need to be signed to the 53-man squad in order to be eligible to play for the Steelers beyond Week 8. He did not record a target across his two prior outings.

The Steelers signed Smith off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Smith had already been elevated from the practice squad thrice, so Saturday's move means he's eligible to suit up for the Steelers for the rest of the season. The Iowa product caught both of his targets for 24 yards against the Saints in Week 7. If Ben Skowronek (calf) cannot play Sunday, then Smith, Kaden Wetjen and Brandon Johnson would all be in line for more offensive snaps.

The Titans elevated Restrepo from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Restrepo was with Tennessee throughout training camp and initially made the 53-man roster, but he was cut before the team's season opener. He'll now get a look on game day for the first time this season, as fellow wideout Carnell Tate (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday, and Calvin Ridley (hip) is questionable but expected to play. Restrepo saw action in two games as a rookie with the Titans last year, catching three of seven targets for 41 yards.

Shaheed (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bears, Curtis Crabtree of FOX 13 Seattle reports.

Shaheed will miss his first game of the 2026 season due to a knee injury that he sustained during the Seahawks' Week 7 win over the Chiefs. Tory Horton and Velus Jones are the top candidates to operate as Seattle's returners on kickoffs and punts, and Horton and Cooper Kupp should see a bump in offensive snaps in Shaheed's absence. Shaheed's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 8.

The Raiders activated Bech (forearm) from injured reserve Saturday, and he does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Bech has progressed enough in his recovery from a fractured forearm to return Sunday from a four-game absence. Tre Tucker and Brock Bowers will both be the preferred targets for Kirk Cousins, but the addition of Bech gives the veteran QB another set of hands in the passing game. Bech caught five of seven targets for 48 yards and a touchdown across the Raiders' first two games of the regular season.

The Raiders are expected to activate Bech (forearm) injured reserve Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Bech drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging a trio of full practices during Week 8 prep. He's missed the Raiders' last four games while recovering from a fractured forearm, but it appears the second-year pro has progressed enough in his recovery to make his return. Bech will likely work in a rotational role alongside Cody White and Dont'e Thornton and behind Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor.

Brown (knee/ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.

Brown entered the weekend with the questionable tag despite being held out of practice Friday, and it looks like the knee injury that flared up Wednesday is severe enough for the veteran wide receiver to miss Sunday's AFC East tilt. With Brown sidelined, the Patriots' pass-catching group will be led by DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and tight end Hunter Henry. Brown's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Packers on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Tate (shoulder) will not play against the Bengals on Sunday but is expected to be back in action following the Titans' bye for Week 10 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 15, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Tate was held out of practice all week while nursing a shoulder injury, but the rookie fourth-overall pick will have the benefit of extra rest courtesy of the Titans' Week 9 bye. Tate leads the Titans pass catchers with 34 catches (on 51 targets) for 413 yards and a touchdown through seven regular-season games, and in his absence, quarterback Cam Ward will have to rely more heavily on the likes of Wan'Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley (shoulder), Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, with tight end Gunnar Helm also in the mix for a bump in targets.

Turpin (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Turpin continues to work through a rib injury that he sustained in Week 6 against the Packers. The injury will sideline him for a second consecutive week, and his next chance to play is Week 9 against the Colts on Sunday, Nov. 8. Tyler Goodson and Jonathan Mingo will continue to serve as the Cowboys' returners on kickoffs and special teams in Turpin's absence.