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The Vikings elevated Wolford from the practice squad to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.

The 30-year-old will serve as the backup quarterback behind Max Brosmer, as J.J. McCarthy is out with a concussion.

The Dolphins activated Waller (pectoral) from injured reserve Saturday.

Waller is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, but his activation from IR indicates that he'll be cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a pectoral injury. Waller's return will shrink the offensive roles of fellow tight ends Greg Dulcich and Julian Hill. Waller caught 10 passes (on 12 targets) for 117 yards and four touchdowns in the four games prior to his injury.

The Commanders placed Brooks (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Saturday.

Brooks will now be forced to miss at least four games before he is eligible to return. The 24-year-old played just seven offensive snaps and didn't record any stats during his lone appearance this season.

The Saints elevated Pettis from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.

Pettis will be elevated for the third consecutive game and should serve as the team's punt returner once again. The 30-year-old has caught just one pass for 14 yards across his two appearances and should continue to have a limited role on offense. This is the final time the team can elevate Pettis, and it would have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to play again.

The Saints elevated Smyth from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, and he will serve as the team's kicker Sunday against the Dolphins.

Smyth competed with Cade York for the kicking job during Week 13 prep after the Saints waived Blake Grupe. Smyth has won that battle, and the Northern Ireland native -- who joined New Orleans in late March as a qualifying international player -- will make his NFL debut Sunday.

The Steelers placed Jones (neck) on injured reserve Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Jones will be forced to miss at least four games after sustaining a neck injury in the Week 12 loss to the Bears. In his absence, Andrus Peat is expected to take over as the team's starting left tackle.

Slayton (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Patriots, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton's practice reps were limited during Week 13 prep due to a hamstring issue, but he and Wan'Dale Robinson (ankle) have both been given the green light to play Monday. The wide receiver duo will be catching passes from Jaxson Dart after the rookie QB cleared the league's concussion protocol. Slayton has caught 24 passes (on 37 targets) for 366 yards across nine regular-season games.

Tavai (personal) has no injury designation ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants.

The Hawaii product practiced in full Friday and is ready to return after missing the Patriots' Week 12 win over the Bengals due to a personal issue. Expect Tavai to operate as one of New England's reserve inside linebackers during Monday night's contest.

Adebo (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Patriots, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The Stanford product missed the Giants' last five games due to a sprained MCL, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he'll return Monday night. Adebo is one of New York's top boundary corners, recording 48 total tackles and four passes defended across just seven appearances this season. Now fully healthy, he's expected to start opposite Cor'Dale Flott in the Giants' secondary in Week 13.

Flannigan-Fowles (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Patriots, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Despite his questionable designation, Flannigan-Fowles is likely trending toward not playing Monday after beginning the Giants' week of practice with consecutive DNPs. The 29-year-old has appeared in seven games this season, recording 24 total tackles and one pass defensed. If he's inactive for the Week 13 contest, Neville Hewitt and Zaire Barnes could have expanded roles in the Giants' linebacker corps.