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Wicks (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus the Cowboys.

Wicks wasn't able to practice in any capacity during Week 7 prep due to an ankle injury and thus will miss his first contest of the campaign. With DeVonta Smith (hamstring) also sidelined Monday, the Eaglges will rely on a receiving corps composed of Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore and Britain Covey, though TE Dallas Goedert (knee) may end being the favorite target of QB Tanner McKee.

Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Smith was unable to practice all week while nursing a hamstring injury, and the Eagles will be without both of their top wide receivers, as Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) has also been ruled out. Rookie Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper and Hollywood Brown figure to be the Eagles' top wideouts for Monday night's game, and tight end Dallas Goedert will be a go-to target for quarterback Tanner McKee due to the absences of both Smith and Wicks. Smith's next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 1.

The Chiefs elevated Watson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Watson is set for consecutive elevations after participating in the Chiefs' Week 6 win over the Chargers. The wide receiver played just one offensive snap in the contest and will likely be treated as a reserve option once again in Week 7 against the Seahawks.

The Titans elevated Osborn from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Osborn signed with the Titans' practice squad in early September but has not yet suited up for an NFL game in 2026. The wide receiver was likely elevated as insurance, set to be active only if Calvin Ridley (hip) cannot play in Sunday's contest due to injury.

The Saints elevated Tillman from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Tillman has once again been elevated as the No. 5 wide receiver while the Saints wait for the debuts of Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) and Mason Tipton (leg). Tillman has played just five offensive snaps over the past two contests and will likely not see the field much in Week 7 against the Steelers.

The Steelers elevated Johnson from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

Johnson is set to suit up for his second consecutive game due to the absences of Ben Skowronek (calf), Michael Pittman (foot) and Roman Wilson (finger). Johnson was elevated for the Steelers' Week 6 overtime victory over the Bucs but did not play a single snap in the contest.

The Steelers elevated Smith from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

The Steelers have chosen to utilize Smith's third and final practice squad elevation for the 2026 regular season. The wide receiver will be unable to play for the team past Week 7 unless he is signed to the 53-man roster. Smith has played 57 offensive snaps and 22 special-teams snaps over the past two contests.

Wicks (ankle) was not on the field for the start of Saturday's practice, Andrew DiCecco of Inside the Birds reports.

It looks like both Wicks and DeVonta Smith (hamstring) will miss all three Week 7 practices, so the duo's chances of playing Monday against the Cowboys appears to be slim, but the Eagles will announce their injury designations following Saturday's session. Rookie Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper and tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) would all be involved more heavily in the offense if one or both of Wicks and Smith were to be sidelined.

Smith (hamstring) was not seen at the Eagles' practice Saturday, EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Smith missed each of the first two practices of Week 7 prep while tending to a hamstring injury that he aggravated against the Panthers in Week 6. His absence for a third consecutive practice doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Monday against the Cowboys, but his status for that contest will be more clear once the Eagles announce their injury designations following Saturday's session. Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) was also not on the field, so Dallas Goedert (knee), Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper could be the top targets for quarterback Tanner McKee in Monday's NFC East showdown.

Williams returned two kickoffs for 47 yards and failed to haul in his lone target during the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.

It was the second game in a row in which Williams saw one target from Drake Maye, and the second-year pro's 21 offensive snaps were fourth-most among Patriots wide receivers. He's been surpassed by Efton Chism in the passing game, and with A.J. Brown back in the mix, it seems like most of Williams' impact moving forward will be on kickoffs as a returner. His playing time will take an even greater hit upon the returns of Mack Hollins (calf) and Romeo Doubs (shoulder) from injured reserve. The Patriots will stay on the road for Week 8 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1.