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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.

The Seahawks waived Gaskin on Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Gaskin was signed to the active roster from the practice squad last Saturday and obtained his first carries of the 2025 campaign, rushing three times for six yards in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Vikings. The running back was signed due to George Holani's (hamstring) presence on injured reserve, and his waiving likely has to do with the Seahawks' signing of Cam Akers. If Gaskin clears waivers, we may find him back on the team's practice squad later this week.

The Browns placed Collins (quadriceps) on the injured reserve Tuesday.

Collins was carted off the field in the third quarter of last Sunday's loss to the 49ers with a severe hip injury. The defensive tackle requires season-ending surgery, so the move to injured reserve is no surprise. Shelby Harris is the likely starter at defensive tackle opposite Mason Graham for the rest of the 2025 campaign.

Tracy said Tuesday that he suffered a hip contusion/stinger during Monday's loss at New England, but he expects to be "fine," Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Tracy endured a hard hit in the fourth quarter and couldn't put much weight on his left leg as he was assisted to the sideline. He then was carted to the locker room, marking the end of Tracy's night. Meanwhile, Devin Singletary had his most productive outing of the season in Week 13 with 15 touches for 102 yards from scrimmage and one TD. New York has a Week 14 bye on tap, which may afford Tracy enough time to get back to 100 percent. Both Tracy and Singletary have had regular roles in the offense since Cam Skattebo (ankle) went down and likely need the other to cede snaps to provide consistent fantasy results.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that St. Brown (ankle) won't practice Tuesday, but the wideout could still be available for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

St. Brown has yet to practice in any fashion since exiting early in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Packers due to a left low-ankle sprain. Campbell acknowledged that the receiver's condition has improved since then and the Lions are leaving the door open for St. Brown to play Thursday, even though he would likely be operating at less than 100 percent. For his part, St. Brown told Birkett that he wants to go through a pregame workout to see how the injury affects his ability to cut and change directions before making a decision on whether he can play. If St. Brown is forced to miss his first game of the season, Tom Kennedy would likely step in as the primary replacement at slot receiver after he recorded four catches for 36 yards on four targets following St. Brown's departure in the loss to Green Bay.

The Texans released White from the practice squad Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

White had not been elevated to the active roster since Week 3. The linebacker has been dealing with a persistent hamstring injury that may have factored into the lack of elevation and eventual release. The seven-year veteran was a Cardinal last season, ending the 2024 campaign with one interception and 137 tackles, including 2.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss. If White can clear waivers, he will become a free agent.