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Samuel (calf), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, is expected to play but the 49ers are uncertain how long he'll be able to go, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Samuel was able to practice on a limited basis Friday for the second day in a row after previously sitting out Wednesday's session. Despite this report, fantasy managers will need to confirm he's avoided the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

The Cardinals aren't optimistic that Hopkins (hamstring) -- who is listed as questionable -- will be able to play Sunday against San Francisco, but he will test his injured hamstring in pregame warmups before a decision on his status is made, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hopkins appears to have made little progress in his recovery from the injury, which kept him from practicing Wednesday through Friday. Even if his condition takes a turn for the better following his warmup and he gains clearance to suit up, Hopkins may have to make due with backup quarterback Colt McCoy, as Kyler Murray is also being viewed as a game-time decision.

Gallup (calf) wasn't activated from injured reserve prior to Saturday's deadline for Week 9 roster moves, meaning he won't be available Sunday against the Broncos, the Cowboys' official site reports.

The team had been hopeful that Gallup, who last played in Week 1, might be ready to return from a left calf strain, but he'll have to wait until a Week 10 matchup with the Falcons on Nov. 14 to potentially suit up for Dallas. In Gallup's ongoing absence, fellow wideout Cedrick Wilson will continue to see added work in Dallas' passing offense.

Hightower was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

A fifth-round pick by the Eagles back in 2019, Hightower was a surprise cut by the team this offseason only to rejoin the practice squad immediately after. The speedy wideout will make his first return to the active roster this season and could be asked to take on a special teams role to start.

Wilkerson was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Wilkerson last played in 2020 and has been on the Patriots' practice squad since trying to earn a shot to get back on the active roster. With N'Keal Harry (knee) questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Wilkerson will look to add depth to the Patriots' wide receiver group.

Atman was added to the Raiders' active roster Saturday.

Ateman was a seventh-round selection of the Raiders in 2018 and last appeared in an NFL game for them in 2019. Heading into Sunday's game against the Giants, he'll give the team added wideout depth behind Hunter Renfrow, Bryan Edwards and Zay Jones.

Dortch was elevated to the active roster Saturday.

Dortch will get a chance to play Sunday against the 49ers. With DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) questionable and A.J. Green on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Cardinals could be thin at wide receiver.

Snead was elevated to the Panthers' active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Snead was signed to the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 27, just a day after his release from the Raiders. He'll likely play a limited depth role barring any injuries to the other Panthers receivers.

Merritt was elevated from the Dolphins' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Merritt is searching for his first game action of 2021 after this move. He also was elevated Week 6 but never saw the field. He'll give the Dolphins added Week 9 wideout depth, with DeVante Parker (shoulder/hamstring) having been placed on IR on Friday.

The Jaguars signed Treadwell to the active roster Saturday.

Treadwell will get another chance to take the field for the Jaguars on Sunday against the Bills. The 2016 first-round selection has appeared in two games this season, playing 16 snaps with two targets and zero receptions.