NFL Player News

The Vikings are expected to elevate Beckham from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at New Orleans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Beckham caught on with Minnesota midweek and now has a chance to make his debut with the team as soon as Sunday, which may be contingent on the health of fellow WRs Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring), both of whom are questionable for Week 5. If even one of Jefferson or Addison is inactive, Beckham seems poised to suit up, but what kind of role he can expect alongside Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton and Myles Price remains to be seen.

Pittman (foot) is being placed on injured reserve, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Pittman was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts after aggravating a foot injury in practice during Week 5 prep. The team has yet to announce the move, but once it's official, Pittman will be required to miss at least the next four games. With the Steelers on a bye for Week 9, that means the earliest that the veteran wide receiver will be eligible to return is Week 10 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 15. Roman Wilson figures to step into the WR2 role behind DK Metcalf in Pittman's absence, and rookie second-rounder Germie Bernard should also be in the mix for more targets from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Oliver (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Rams, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

The veteran defensive lineman will miss his second game of the season, this time due to a knee injury that he picked up during the Bills' Week 4 loss to the Patriots. DeWayne Carter and Greg Gaines should both see more defensive snaps in the absence of Oliver, whose next chance to play is Week 6 against the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Oliver (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Oliver signed with the Texans on Thursday, just over a week after being cut from the team's practice squad. He won't be available for Sunday's contest, so the next time he can make his regular-season debut is Week 6 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Bell will make his NFL regular-season debut against the Rams on Monday due to the absence of Joshua Palmer (shoulder), Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Bell has been a healthy scratch for each of the Bills' first four games of the regular season. However, he's expected to absorb Palmer's reps during Monday's game, and Bell could take on an even larger role if DJ Moore (shoulder) is also ruled out. Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and tight end Dalton Kincaid figure to be Josh Allen's go-to pass catchers if Moore cannot play, but Bell will at least be in the mix for targets in his NFL debut.

Moore (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rams, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Moore was able to participate in Saturday's practice in a limited capacity after being sidelined for the first two sessions of Week 5 prep, and that's enough for the veteran wide receiver to draw the questionable tag for Monday night's contest. Joshua Palmer (shoulder) has already been ruled out, so if Moore is also sidelined, then Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman would operate as the top wide receivers for Buffalo.

Palmer (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rams, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Palmer popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited participant due to a shoulder issue, which appears to be severe enough for him to miss his first game of the season. With DJ Moore (shoulder) listed as questionable, the Bills' top pass catching options could be Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid, and rookie Skyler Bell is expected to make his NFL debut after being a healthy scratch in each of the first four games of the regular season, per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Palmer's next chance to play is Week 6 against the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 18.

The Colts placed Key (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

Key sustained a hamstring injury against the Colts in Week 4, and the injury is severe enough for the veteran defensive lineman to warrant a stint on IR. He'll be required to miss at least four games, so the earliest Key can return is Week 9 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 8. Laiatu Latu, Jaylahn Tuimoloau and rookie fifth-rounder George Gumbs are all in line for more defensive snaps in Key's absence.

The Colts elevated Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

It's the third and final time that the Colts can elevate Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad this season, and they would have to sign the veteran wide receiver to the active roster if they want him to suit up beyond Week 5. Westbrook-Ikhine gives the Colts additional depth at wide receiver, as both Darius Slayton (knee) and Ashton Dulin (hamstring) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, while Keenan Allen (groin) is listed as questionable.

Mingo caught two of four passes for 20 yards during the Cowboys' 24-16 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday.

All four of Mingo's targets from Dak Prescott came in the fourth quarter, coinciding with CeeDee Lamb's exit from the game due to a quad bruise. Lamb will have extra time to rest and recover ahead of the Cowboys' Week 6 tilt against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18, so Mingo figures to remain in a limited role in the passing game behind Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy and tight end Jake Ferguson.