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The 49ers activated McCloud (ribs) from the team's injured reserve list Saturday

McCloud was designated to return to practice Wednesday, and he was a full participant in all three practices this week. He's listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, but with the 49ers locked into the first seed, he could see a large role in the offense if wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk are rested.

The Raiders elevated Cole to the active roster Saturday.

Cole joined the Raiders' practice squad Sept. 5 after failing to make the 53-man roster out of training camp. This is the first time he's been elevated to the active roster this season. Cole played 14 games for the Raiders last season and accumulated 10 catches on 21 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown.

The 49ers have downgraded Jennings (concussion) to out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Jennings showed some progress in his quest through the concussion protocol this week, logging three consecutive limited sessions before the 49ers gave him a questionable tag for Week 18. Saturday's development indicates that he wasn't able to gain clearance from an independent neurologist and thus will miss his third game in a row. With Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk candidates to see limited work Sunday, the likes of Ray-Ray McCloud (ribs, questionable), Chris Conley and Ronnie Bell may end up on the receiving end of many of Sam Darnold's passes.

The Cardinals elevated Chisena to their active roster Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Zach Pascal has been dealing with a hamstring issue and is listed as questionable for Sunday's affair, so Chisena's elevation will ensure some extra depth at wide receiver. The Penn State product has already appeared in three games for Arizona this season, recording two total tackles on 41 special teams snaps.

DuBuse was elevated to the Packers' active roster Saturday.

DuBose could make his Green Bay debut in the regular-season finale. He will be available to provide depth at receiver as well as contribute on special teams. Christian Watson (hamstring), Jayden Reed (chest) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest) are all questionable.

Dowell (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Dowell sustained a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee during the Titans' Week 17 loss, so it's no surprise that he'll end his season on IR. The rookie wide receiver out of UT Martin finishes his 2023 campaign with one catch for three yards while also logging three total tackles on 139 special teams snaps.

The Texans elevated Johnson to their active roster Saturday.

The 24-year-old wideout's elevation could be a sign that Houston is preparing to be without both Noah Brown (out, back) and Robert Woods (questionable, hip) in Week 18. Johnson will most likely contribute on special teams in Saturday's divisional matchup against the Colts.

Wallace is active ahead of Saturday's game against the Steelers.

With both Odell Beckham (rest) and Zay Flowers (calf) missing Saturday's affair, Wallace could be in line for increased snaps in Baltimore's wide receiver corps. The 24-year-old is expected to serve as the Ravens' No. 3 WR behind Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor, and he'll look to make his first catch of the season in Week 18.

The Vikings signed Jackson to the 53-man roster Saturday.

The 26-year-old's signing will ensure some extra depth at wide receiver for the remainder of the season, as Jalen Nailor (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Jackson has already appeared in two games for Minnesota this year, failing to record a stat and playing 22 total snaps (two offensive and 20 on special teams).

Flowers (calf) is listed as inactive Saturday against the Steelers.

Flowers played through a calf injury during the Ravens' Week 17 win against the Dolphins en route to three catches (on three targets) for 106 yards and one touchdown on a 66 percent share of snaps. Having said that, he wasn't able to practice during Week 18 prep due to the same issue, and with the team having locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC, he'll be afforded two weeks off to get healthy for a divisional-round matchup Saturday, Jan. 20 or Sunday, Jan. 21.