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The Dolphins signed Dulcich to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Wednesday.

Dulcich has spent the entire regular season so far on Miami's practice squad, and he now joins Julian Hill and Tanner Conner on the active roster following the placement of Darren Waller (pectoral) on IR, where he will remain for at least four games. With the Dolphins' passing game already having lost Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) for the season, all of Dulcich, Hill and Conner will be candidates to draw targets, especially in the short areas of the field, beginning Sunday on the road against Atlanta.

The Dolphins placed Waller (pectoral) on IR on Wednesday.

With Waller slated to miss at least four games due to the strained pectoral he sustained during Week 7 action, Julian Hill, Tanner Conner and Greg Dulcich are slated to handle Miami's TE duties in the meantime. The soonest Waller can return from IR is Nov. 30, following the Dolphins' Week 12 bye.

Samuel (ribs) will be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

The Ohio State product was inactive for Buffalo's Week 6 loss to the Falcons due to a neck injury, but following the Week 7 bye, he's returned to limited action, now with a listed rib issue. Samuel has played a depth role in the Bills' wide-receiver corps this season, catching three of four targets for 35 yards and a touchdown while also logging 166 kick-return yards over just two contests. He'll likely carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup against the Panthers if he's unable to upgrade to full practice either Thursday or Friday.

Bernard (ankle) will practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters that Bernard was considered "day-to-day" after sustaining an ankle injury in the Week 6 loss to the Falcons, so it's no surprise he was limited at Wednesday's practice. The fourth-year pro from Baylor has appeared in all six of Buffalo's games this season, recording 30 total tackles and one interception. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Week 8 matchup against the Panthers.

Wilson (knee) is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

Wilson, who approached Week 7 action with a doubtful designation, was predictably inactive for the Jets' loss to the Panthers, but as the wideout distances himself from the hyperextended knee he sustained in Week 6, it's possible he could rejoin the mix this weekend. A return to practice in the coming days, in any capacity, would support that notion after Wilson logged three straight DNPs last week.

Milano (pectoral) will practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Milano missed the Bills' Week 6 loss to the Falcons after aggravating his pectoral injury the game prior. However, he's returned to limited practice Wednesday following Buffalo's Week 7 bye. The veteran linebacker's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up Sunday, when the Bills face the Panthers.

Bills coach Sean McDermott said Palmer (knee, ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Palmer's absence from practice is no surprise, given that he's been labeled week-to-week after suffering an ankle injury that forced him out of Buffalo's loss to the Falcons in Week 6 early. The veteran wideout has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Panthers if he's able to resume practicing on at least a limited basis Thursday and/or Friday.

Taylor, who is a candidate to start Sunday's game against the Bengals, is considered day-to-day with a knee injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Meanwhile, coach Aaron Glenn noted Wednesday that he doesn't want to reveal his Week 8 starting QB for competitive reasons, per Eric Allen of the Jets' official site. With Taylor now managing a knee issue, the QB's upcoming practice participation is slated to add context with regard to his status, but if available this weekend, Taylor could supplant Justin Fields as the 0-7 Jets' starting signal-caller.

Bennett (undisclosed) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

The third-year pro from Maryland has missed the Eagles' last four games due to an undisclosed issue, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Bennett, a first-year Eagle, played 48 total snaps (24 on defense, 20 on special teams) over Philadelphia's first three contests, recording six total tackles and one pass defended. He now has 21 days to be added to the team's active roster before reverting to IR and is expected to serve as a depth piece in the secondary once fully healthy.

Williams (shoulder) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

The Murray State product has been sidelined for the Jets' last four games after sustaining a shoulder injury during the Week 3 loss to the Buccaneers. However, his practice window opened Wednesday, and he now has 21 days to be added to the team's active roster before reverting to IR. Williams is an integral part of the Jets' defense, recording 116 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, four passes defended and four forced fumbles over 17 games in 2024. When fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of the Jets' top linebackers.