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Tremayne reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Tremayne played 16 snaps on offense in Sunday night's 30-24 win over the Falcons in overtime, failing to record any stats. Additionally, he did pick up a tackle on kick coverage while playing 14 snaps on special teams in the contest. With Dyami Brown (hamstring) potentially unavailable again in Week 18 versus the Cowboys, Tremayne could be added to the active roster again for the regular-season finale.

Sills reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday.

Sills was activated ahead of Saturday's overtime loss versus the Bengals but ended up being inactive. He has yet to appear in a game this season and will wait for his next opportunity to be elevated.

Shavers reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Shavers played 12 snaps (10 on offense, two on special teams) during the Bills' 40-14 win over the Jets on Sunday. Buffalo pulled its starters in the fourth quarter, and Shavers took advantage of the opportunity by taking a pass from Mitchell Trubisky 69 yards for his first touchdown reception of his NFL career. Shavers has been elevated by the Bills three times, which is the maximum a team is allowed to do in the regular season. He would have to be signed to the active roster in order to play in Buffalo's regular-season finale against New England next Sunday.

Dotson was not targeted a single time in Sunday's 41-7 blowout win over the Cowboys.

Dotson has now gone without a catch in three straight contests and has earned a total of just one target over that stretch. His role could expand in Week 18 if the Eagles rest their starters with nothing left to play for, but he'll need five catches to even average one reception per game for the season. He has 12 receptions in 16 contests thus far.

Palmer wasn't targeted over 23 snaps on offense and returned two punts for one yard in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Despite the fact Palmer was coming off his first multi-catch tally since Week 9 and Baker Mayfield enjoyed a banner day through the air, Palmer didn't have a single ball thrown his way Sunday. The second-year speedster did retain his returner role but was very quiet on that front as well, and he saw fellow reserve wideout Rakim Jarrett play two more snaps from scrimmage. It remains to be seen if the same pecking order will apply in a Week 18 home matchup against the Saints if Sterling Shepard (hamstring/foot) still is sidelined.

Jarrett secured his only target for 11 yards and returned one kickoff for 15 yards in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Jarrett had posted one catch for six yards on his sole target in the Week 16 loss to the Cowboys while adding 69 kickoff-return yards, and although he wasn't as successful in the latter capacity Sunday, he did see more action on offense. Jarrett's 25 snaps (32 percent) actually outpaced Trey Palmer by two plays and represented the former's most significant participation rate from scrimmage since Week 10. If Sterling Shepard (hamstring/foot) remains sidelined for a Week 18 home matchup against the Saints, Jarrett could be similarly involved versus New Orleans.

Miller secured two of four targets for 26 yards in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Miller operated as the No. 3 receiver Sunday with Sterling Shepard sidelined due to hamstring and foot injuries, and the Furman product fittingly finished with 43 snaps (56 percent), just behind starters Mike Evans (48, 62 percent) and Jalen McMillan (53, 69 percent). Miller turned in a modest line overall but managed to record multiple catches for a second straight game, and he figures to reprise his role in a Week 18 home matchup versus the Saints if Shepard remains sidelined.

Turpin caught one of four targets for 16 yards and gained 18 yards on two carries in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He also added 48 yards on two kickoff returns.

The star returner leads the NFL with 874 kickoff return yards and 1,060 combined kickoff and punt return yards, and he's the only player in the league to score a touchdown on each kind of return. Turpin didn't see his usage as a receiver increase significantly in Week 17, however, even with CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) done for the season, and the 28-year-old hasn't caught more than one pass in a game since Week 13. Turpin's role may not change much in Week 18 against the Commanders, but if the Cowboys do decide to rest starters, he's more likely to be among the players to sit than to benefit.

Olave (concussion), who remains on IR, wants to play Sunday versus Tampa Bay, but his return is contingent on his conditioning level and the go-ahead from the team's medical staff, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Olave hasn't played since Week 9, and the Saints have no chance to make the playoffs. Nonetheless, the veteran wideout wants to return for the team's season finale Sunday, according to interim head coach Darren Rizzi. Olave is expected to practice Wednesday, which will increase his odds of being activated ahead of Sunday, though at this point Olave's status remains up in the air.

Valdes-Scantling "checked out well" Monday after leaving Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Raiders due to a back injury in the fourth quarter, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Valdes-Scantling had dealt with a chest issue in practice recently, which may have precipitated the Saints' decision to pull him after he took a hard hit late in Sunday's loss. However, it appears the veteran wideout avoided a significant injury and isn't in danger of missing Sunday's season finale against Tampa Bay. The Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention, but Valdes-Scantling does have some financial motivation to suit up against the Buccaneers, as he can earn a $250,000 bonus with one touchdown and another $250,000 with nine receptions.