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Diggs (back) wasn't listed on the team's final Week 10 injury report Saturday and is cleared for Monday's contest against the Broncos.

Diggs was added to Friday's injury report with a back injury, but fantasy managers can breathe easier now that the star wideout doesn't carry a designation into Monday's contest. For what it's worth, Diggs was listed as a limited participant in practice for a second consecutive day, so while he'll play, the 29-year-old receiver does appear to be dealing with a legitimate injury. Diggs seemed to dismiss the idea that his injury was anything serious, however, per joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Expect Diggs to see his usual workload in a potential juicy matchup against an up-and-down Denver defense.

Jones (thumb) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Texans, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Bengals designated Jones to return from IR on Wednesday. Although the team will be without Tee Higgins, (hamstring) plus Ja'Marr Chase (back) is listed as questionable, Jones will wait at least another week before making his return. Cincinnati called up wide receivers Shed Jackson and Stanley Morgan from the practice squad Saturday.

The Browns elevated Watkins to their active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Watkins has spent the season on the Browns' practice squad after being cut by the team ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. He's bounced around other practice squads the last two seasons and has not had the opportunity to suit up for a regular-season game. That could change Sunday with wide receivers Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and David Bell (knee) both out for Week 10.

The Bengals elevated Morgan from the practice squad Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

It's the second time Morgan has been promoted to the active roster since signing with the Bengals' practice squad Aug. 31. In his first appearance Week 9 against the Bills, Morgan played 10 special teams snaps. His elevation comes with Tee Higgins (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans and Ja'Marr Chase (back) listed as questionable.

Samuel (toe), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, is expected to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel practiced on a limited basis all week and looks poised to suit up Sunday even though he might be less than 100 percent healthy. The veteran receiver had been a critical part of the team's passing attack, recording at least four receptions in each of the past five games before missing last Sunday's win over the Patriots.

Young (groin) looks on track to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against Washington, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Young logged consecutive full practices to close out the week. As a result, he looks on pace to make his season debut Sunday, assuming he avoids any setbacks prior to kickoff. Still, confirmation on that decision will likely be made Saturday via a Seattle roster move.

Strachan reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Strachan was elevated from Carolina's practice squad prior to Thursday's loss to the Bears. It was his first time suiting up this season. The pass catcher saw the field for 12 offensive snaps and logged one reception for 45 yards on two targets. He could be a candidate to be called up again in Week 11.

Woods (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after returning to a full practice Friday.

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Woods -- who last suited up in Week 6 -- is expected to be back in action this weekend, with practice having gone well. Assuming Woods is indeed available for Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, he could be busy in his return to the lineup, with fellow WR Nico Collins (calf) ruled out versus Cincinnati.

Bateman (back) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

A mid-week addition to the injury report after the back issue rendered him a limited participant Thursday, Bateman took every rep Friday to clear up any concern about his availability for Sunday. While appearing in eight of the Ravens' nine games to date, Bateman has held a consistent yet unexciting role in the team's passing attack. He's drawn between two and five targets in all eight of his outings, catching 17 passes for 180 yards and no touchdowns.

Collins (calf) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Collins initially appeared to be on a path to play against the Bengals after he opened Week 10 prep as a limited participant Wednesday, but after regressing to no participation Thursday and Friday, he'll ultimately sit out Sunday for the first time all season. On a positive note for the Texans, Robert Woods (foot) is listed as questionable but is trending toward putting an end to his two-game absence after practicing fully Friday, and he could end up filling a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Tank Dell and Noah Brown while Collins is sidelined this weekend.