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The Raiders cut Joseph from the practice squad Tuesday.

Joseph spent three weeks on Las Vegas' practice squad but wasn't elevated for any games and will look for a new opportunity elsewhere. He kicked in eight games with the Giants, Commanders and Jets last season.

Wright (neck) didn't practice Tuesday.

Detroit has listed Wright as a non-participant on its first two Week 14 practice reports, a development that comes as little surprise after head coach Dan Campbell said Sunday that the tight end was dealing with an injury to his trachea that could result in a long-term absence, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. For now, the Lions are evaluating Wright's status on a game-by-game basis, and at this point, he seems likely to miss Thursday's game against the Cowboys. Ross Dwelley, who caught one of three targets for three yards in Week 13, would likely step up as the Lions' top pass-catching option at tight end.

Wilson (neck) was a full participant for the Cowboys during Tuesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Wilson had been nursing a neck injury suffered in the Cowboys' Week 12 comeback win over the Eagles. The upgrade to full practice signals he is once again comfortable enough with the issue to play, as he did in the Week 13 Thanksgiving victory over the Chiefs. The starting safety should be set to suit up for Thursday Night Football against the Lions, barring any setbacks.

Pickens (calf/knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Dallas listed Pickens as a non-participant and a limited participant on two of their practice reports last week while he dealt with the same two injuries, but he proceeded to play 53 snaps in the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day win over Kansas City and finished with six catches for 88 yards on a season-high 13 targets. Now that he's already achieved a full listing on Dallas' second practice report of Week 14, Pickens is seemingly locked in for Thursday's game against the Lions. On the heels of another big game, the former Steeler looks like a must-start option versus a leaky Detroit defense that lost one of its starting cornerbacks in Terrion Arnold (shoulder) to a season-ending injury in Week 13.

Washington (Achilles) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Washington suffered an Achilles tear in May that has kept him relegated to the reserve/PUP list for the entire 2025 campaign until this point. The Ravens now have a 21-day window to activate the safety, or he'll remain on IR for the rest of the year.

Robinson (foot) was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Robinson broke his foot in the Ravens' Week 6 loss to the Rams, and the outside linebacker is finally ready to make his return to the practice field. The Ravens now have a 21-day window to activate the 25-year-old, or he'll remain on IR for the rest of the year.

The Colts signed Grupe to their practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

After Michael Badgley missed his third point-after attempt in just seven games in this past Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans, the Colts worked out three kickers Tuesday. Grupe emerged from the tryout with a spot on the practice squad, and he should be on track to be elevated or signed to the Colts' 53-man roster after Indianapolis officially waived Badgley on Tuesday. Indianapolis will mark the second stop of Grupe's professional career after he had served as the Saints' kicker since the start of the 2023 season before being cut loose last week. Grupe had missed eight field-goal tries in 26 attempts for New Orleans this season, but he's converted at a more palatable 79.8 percent clip for his career.

The Steelers claimed Thielen off waivers from the Vikings on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of Pittsburgh's official site reports.

The oldest active receiver in the NFL, the 35-year-old Thielen didn't appear to have much juice left during his second stint in Minnesota earlier this season. He managed just eight receptions for 69 yards on 18 targets in 11 appearances before the Vikings made him a healthy inactive for this past Sunday's loss to Seattle. After requesting and being granted his release, Thielen has caught on with a Steelers team lacking in quality receiver depth beyond No. 1 option DK Metcalf, so he could have an immediate opportunity to push the likes of Calvin Austin, Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek for reps. Though he'll benefit from an upgrade in quarterback play in Pittsburgh with Aaron Rodgers under center, Thielen is still unlikely to see enough of a jump in his production in his new locale to warrant much fantasy interest.

The Steelers waived Darius Slay on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Slay mutually parted ways with the team after being a healthy scratch last Sunday against the Bills. The cornerback will consider signing with another team if he clears waivers, which is likely due to the roughly 10 million dollar cap hit associated with the claim. The Steelers will roll with a cornerback trio of Joey Porter, James Pierre and recently signed Asante Samuel.

The Steelers signed Samuel off the practice squad Tuesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Samuel was signed to the Steelers' practice squad Nov. 11 after being cleared to return to football activities following his spinal fusion surgery for a back injury he suffered in the tail end of the 2024 season. He logged 28 defensive snaps as a practice squad elevation in the 26-7 loss to the Bills last Sunday in the wake of the injury to outside cornerback James Pierre (concussion). The newly signed cornerback replaces 34-year-old Darius Slay on the active roster and will likely start at outside corner against the Ravens in Week 14 if Pierre cannot suit up.