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Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that Nacua (ankle) is expected to return to practice Wednesday, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.

Nacua appears on track to resume practicing for the first time since suffering a low left-ankle sprain Week 6 against the Ravens, lending optimism to the notion that he'll retake the field Sunday versus the Saints. Los Angeles is fresh off a Week 8 bye, which provided a crucial period for Nacua to rest up. While Nacua's status for Week 9 won't be made official until the team has had a chance to thoroughly monitor him in practice, the third-year wideout will be a must-start fantasy option as soon as he's cleared for game action, and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that he's expected to suit up against New Orleans.

Walker recorded five total tackles (one solo) and two passes defended in Sunday night's 35-25 win over the Steelers.

Although Walker's five stops were his lowest total in a game this season, he led the Packers' defense in passes defended Sunday night. The Georgia product has now tallied a team-leading 64 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and four passes defended over Green Bay's first seven games. He's expected to continue starting alongside Edgerrin Cooper, forming one of the NFL's best inside-linebacker tandems, during the Week 9 matchup against the Panthers.

Heyward suffered a hairline fracture to his fibula during Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Heyward has played 137 total snaps (130 on special teams, seven on defense) over the Bengals' first eight games this season, recording 10 total tackles. Now that he's expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks, Cincinnati's special-teams unit will likely feel his absence.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said Young (ankle) logged an encouraging running session Monday and that the team is hopeful he will practice in some capacity Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Canales also confirmed that Young remains day-to-day. If the third-year quarterback is able to get back on the field as at least a limited participant Wednesday, it will lend credence to the notion that he could retake the field Week 9 on the road against Green Bay. Andy Dalton drew the start during Carolina's blowout 40-9 loss to the Bills in Week 8, with Young having suffered a high-ankle sprain Week 7, but the veteran signal-caller was unable to get anything going under center. High-ankle sprains typically require multi-week absences to heal, but the Panthers have yet to rule Young out versus the Packers.

Campbell is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

The fifth-year pro from Georgia played 44 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles before exiting Sunday's loss with a concussion. Campbell must clear the NFL's five-step protocol before returning to the field, but he'll have additional time to rest with the Browns on a Week 9 bye. His next opportunity to take the field will come in Week 10 when the Browns face the Jets.

Moore failed to collect his only target on offense while returning two kicks for 52 yards in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Texans.

Moore overcame a minor ankle injury early in the practice week in order to split his time evenly between the offense and special teams Sunday (nine snaps apiece). The return specialist has garnered four targets across eight appearances this season, rendering him useless outside of formats that incorporate return yardage. Expect Moore to continue acting as the 49ers' primary return man while running a handful of routes on offense until the team's receiver room returns to full strength.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Tillman (hamstring) is expected to return to action after the team's Week 9 bye, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Tillman is eligible to have his 21-day practice window opened, and assuming the Browns elect to do so in Week 10, the expectation is that he'll be ready to play in a Nov. 9 matchup with the Jets. For the time being, however, Tillman remains on injured reserve, where he's been since Week 4 due to a lingering hamstring injury. Across four appearances to begin the season,Tillman produced a 11-106-2 receiving line on 20 targets.

The Rams acquired McCreary and a 2026 sixth-round pick from the Titans on Monday in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The fourth-year pro from Auburn made eight appearances (three starts) for the Titans in 2025 prior to being traded, recording 33 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended, with one interception. McCreary is expected to help fortify a Rams secondary that's been solid through eight weeks, allowing just 208.3 passing yards per game. Once fully integrated into the defense, he's projected to start at slot corner, moving Quentin Lake into a reserve role.

Buckner had two total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's win over Tennessee.

After failing to register a sack in his first four games, Buckner has 4.0 sacks over his last four games. He also has seven QB hits and nine QB hurries over that same span, per Pro Football Focus.

Dulin lost eight yards on his only reception in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.

On the Colts' opening possession, Dulin ran backward on a short pass to dodge defenders, but his efforts proved unsuccessful as the Colts were forced to settle for a field goal when the drive stalled out. He finished the day with 13 snaps on offense, as Dulin got time late in the blowout win. Despite the relatively limited snap count, Dulin still saw the field more than Adonai Mitchell (nine snaps) and appears to be secure for now as the Colts' No. 4 wideout.