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The Raiders elevated Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Jalen Nailor (concussion) won't play against the Patriots on Sunday, so the Raiders added depth to their wide receiver group by bringing Thompkins up from the practice squad. Thompkins also has experience as a returner, so he could contribute on special teams if he's active for Sunday's game.

The Raiders elevated Hemby from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

The move gives the Raiders some added insurance in the backfield in the scenario that Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is unable to play against the Patriots on Sunday. Hemby was signed by the Raiders in late April as an undrafted free agent, and the rookie out of Indiana was signed to the team's practice squad in early September after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

The Dolphins elevated Washington from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Washington's promotion to the active roster gives the Dolphins backfield insurance in case Jaylen Wright (foot) is unable to play against the Bengals on Sunday. If Wright is ruled out, then Washington and recent waiver claim Kaytron Allen would operate in rotational roles behind Ollie Gordon.

The Jets waived Pritchett on Saturday.

The move opens up a spot on the 53-man roster for Tim Patrick (groin), who was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move Saturday. Pritchett has played three special-teams snaps across one appearance this season, returning one kick for 27 yards.

The Patriots placed Gilliam (ankle/knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Gilliam will be sidelined for a minimum of four games. The fullback has logged 58 offensive snaps through the first four weeks of the season, with another 39 on special teams.

The Dolphins waived Cook on Saturday.

The move makes room on the 53-man roster for Kenneth Grant (toe), who was activated from injured reserve Saturday. Cook will have the opportunity to explore his options if he clears waivers, but he could opt to remain in Miami as a member of the team's practice squad.

McLaurin (hamstring) remains a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Giants, with a "slight lean" toward him playing, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

After missing last Sunday's contest against the Colts with the hamstring issue, McLaurin is trying to push to play Week 5. If he's able to suit up, Washington would get back its top wide receiver, which would be welcomed news after Stefon Diggs suffered a hamstring injury of his own this past week and has been ruled out against New York.

The Dolphins activated Grant (toe) from injured reserve Saturday.

Grant opened Week 5 prep with back-to-back limited practices before logging a full session Friday. He does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals, so Grant's activation from IR means he'll be available to make his 2026 regular-season debut. The 2025 first-rounder figures to operate in a rotational role at defensive tackle behind Jordan Phillips and Zach Sieler.

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

With Michael Pittman (foot) placed on injured reserve, Smith gets the call up from the practice squad for Week 5, where he'll provide depth behind D.K. Metcalf, Roman Wilson, Germie Bernard and Ben Skowronek.

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

The Titans currently have six running backs on the active roster, so Mullings will likely be limited to special-teams duties if he's active for Sunday's game against the Texans. It will be his first appearance of the 2026 regular season after appearing in nine games during his rookie campaign in 2025.