NFL Player News

Smith-Schuster (hamstring/quadriceps) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Raiders, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Smith-Schuster approached the contest listed as questionable after his hamstring tightened up during Saturday's practice, per Teope, but afterward coach Andy Reid indicated that he thought the wideout would "be fine" for Monday night action. With Smith-Schuster's active status now confirmed, look for the 25-year-old to continue to be a key WR target, barring any in-game setbacks, for QB Patrick Mahomes alongside Marquez Valdes-Scantling, with Mecole Hardman and Skyy Moore also in the mix. Four games into the 2022 season, Smith-Schuster has put together a 19-224-0 stat line, with three eight-target games to his credit thus far.

Dotson (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Dotson, who was inactive for Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Titans, now has two more chances to upgrade his activity level ahead of Thursday night's game against the Bears. If he remains out for the contest, added Week 6 WR opportunities would be available for Dyami Brown (groin, limited Monday) and Cam Sims.

Brown (groin) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

In Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Titans, Brown logged two catches on four targets for 105 yards and two TDs, while seeing action on 20 snaps on offense. Now that he's popped up on the Commanders' Week 6 injury report, the 2021 third-rounder's status is worth tracking ahead of Thursday's game against the Bears, especially in the wake of his Week 5 breakout effort.

The Broncos signed Hinton off the practice squad Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Hinton was activated from the practice squad for each of the past three games, recording four receptions on five targets for 86 yards over 103 offensive snaps. As a result, the 25-year-old has logged the third-most playing time of any Broncos wideout behind Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy this season. Hinton caught 15 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown over 16 games with Denver last year, though he should see increased targets with Tim Patrick set to miss the entire 2022 season due to a torn ACL.

Reagor had a one-yard touchdown reception on his only target in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Reagor played just three snaps on offense, so don't read too much into his touchdown on a shovel pass. He looks set to have a limited role on offense, including some gadget plays, unless another receiver gets hurt. He's primarily working as a punt returner.

Osborn had five receptions for 41 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over Chicago.

Osborn has seen a slight increase in playing time the last two weeks to 85 percent of offensive snaps each game. He's had more than four targets just twice in five games. However, his increased playing time is a positive sign, even with the Vikings failing to target the third receiver significantly more than the past few years.

Harry (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday.

Harry was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, opening up a 21-day window to be activated. With Harry now cleared, he should be able to return to action Thursday night against Washington. His return will hopefully provide a spark for the Bears' offense, which has shown little through the air thus far this season.

Coach Brandon Staley noted Monday that Allen, who has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, is day-to-day ahead of Week 6 action, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Per the report, Allen, who last suited up Week 1, is dealing with what Staley described as a frustrating soft-tissue injury. At this stage, the wideout's status for next Monday's game against the Broncos is cloudy, but if Allen is able to practice in any capacity this week, his outlook on that front could improve. If he's unable to return, however, Joshua Palmer and DeAndre Carter would be in line to continue to see added WR snaps for the Chargers.

Isabella signed with the Ravens' practice squad Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Isabella was believed to have signed with the Ravens' practice squad Wednesday, however, it was reported Saturday that no deal was reached. The move now appears to be official. In a corresponding move, the team cut fellow wide receiver Bailey Gaither from the practice squad. .

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that McKenzie still is in the concussion protocol, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

McKenzie logged back-to-back limited sessions ahead of Week 5 but ultimately was inactive for the team's win over the Steelers. He's expected to return to full practices ahead of Week 6 after shedding his non-contact jersey during Friday's practice, but his status for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City remains unclear.