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Brown (groin) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

Brown played 49 offensive snaps Week 1 before suffering a groin injury that landed him on injured reserve. The emergence of Tank Dell (concussion) might make the former Cowboys wide receiver less of a factor upon his return, but the Texans do have multiple receivers in Dell and Robert Woods (ribs) listed as questionable for Sunday's contest.

The Eagles placed Watkins (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

Watkins returned from a two-game absence last Sunday and logged 65 percent of Philadelphia's offensive snaps against the Rams, recording two catches on three targets for four yards. However, he appears to have aggravated his hamstring injury and will now need to sit out at least four contests. Olamide Zaccheaus will likely get another opportunity to work as the Eagles' No. 3 receiver while Watkins is sidelined.

Thornton (shoulder) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup versus the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The Patriots will likely need Thornton to make his season debut with JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Demario Douglas (concussion) both not playing Sunday. Thornton, a second-year wideout, tallied only 22 catches for 247 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games last season, but he's a home-run threat for an offense that is desperate for some big-play potential.

The Dolphins elevated Conner to the active roster Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Conner signed with the Dolphins' practice squad Aug. 31 after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He could see some snaps on special teams if he plays Sunday against the Panthers.

The Eagles elevated Allen from the practice squad Saturday.

The move corresponds with wide receiver Quez Watkins (hamstring) being placed on injured reserve Friday. This is the second time Allen has been elevated from the practice squad this season. He played Week 3 against the Buccaneers, when he saw 11 snaps on special teams and had a 17-yard punt return.

The Browns elevated Darden to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.

Darden spent the first five weeks of the regular season on Cleveland's practice squad, but he is now in line to suit up for the first time. While the pass catcher will be available to provide depth at receiver, his primary role will presumably be contributing on special teams.

Humphries reverted back to the Broncos' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

The Broncos elevated Humphries to their active roster for Thursday's loss to the Chiefs. He ultimately saw 12 offensive snaps (24 percent). The depth receiver has four receptions for 26 yards and one touchdown in six games this season. He will now continue to put in work at practice and await another opportunity to be called up.

Skowronek (Achilles) is absent from the Rams' final injury report ahead of Sunday's contest with the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Skowronek practiced in full Friday after back-to-back limited sessions to kick off the week. As a result, look for him to take on his usual role providing depth at receiver while primarily contributing on special teams.

Tucker (knee) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official website reports.

Tucker logged consecutive limited practices to kick off the week after injuring his knee in Monday's 17-13 victory over the Packers. However, he put in a full day's work Friday and was held off the team's final injury report as a result. Barring any setbacks, he is set to provide depth at receiver while primarily contributing on special teams.

The Bears placed St. Brown (hamstring) on injured reserve Friday.

St. Brown was inactive for the Bears' first three games of the season before stepping in as the team's No. 3 wideout beginning Week 4, when Chase Claypool was a healthy scratch and then traded to Miami the following week. The 27-year-old played 65 total snaps on offense in the Bears' last two games, but he wasn't especially involved in the passing game, drawing just two targets. With St. Brown now set to miss at least the next four games while recovering from the hamstring injury, rookie Tyler Scott will likely be next in line to get a look as the No. 3 option behind DJ Moore and Darnell Mooney.