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Ojulari (hamstring) isn't expected to be available for Philadelphia's matchup versus the Giants on Sunday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports reports.

Ojulari is still recovering from the hamstring injury that forced him to exit in the first half of the Week 7 win over the Vikings. In his absence, Joshua Uche, Patrick Johnson and Brandon Graham, who came out of retirement Tuesday, could all see increased playing time. Ojulari will have the team's Week 9 bye week to get healthy and will look to make his return the following Week 10 versus Green Bay.

Head coach Mike Macdonald relayed Monday that Love (hamstring) should be available for Week 9 against the Commanders on Nov. 2, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

A hamstring injury has prevented Love from playing in four of the Seahawks' last five games. He was a limited participant in practice leading up to Week 7 against the Texans, so the additional rest from the bye should put the 2019 fourth-rounder in line to return for Week 9. Love's return will likely result in Ty Okada seeing a decrease in defensive snaps.

Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that he expects Witherspoon (knee) to be available for the Seahawks' Week 9 tilt against the Cardinals on Nov. 2, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Witherspoon sustained a knee injury in Week 1, which has prevented him from playing in five of the Seahawks' last six games. He wasn't able to play in Seattle's 27-19 win over Houston on Monday despite logging back-to-back full practices to end Week 7 prep, but the Week 8 bye should put Witherspoon on track to play in Week 9. His return would result in Shaquill Griffin reverting to a rotational role in the secondary.

Gano (groin) was scheduled to do some kicking Tuesday and could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

The Giants haven't yet opened Gano's 21-day practice window, but since he's already missed four games, the team could clear him to practice at any time. Jude McAtamney had served as the Giants' kicker during that time, but after missing two extra-point attempts in Sunday's 33-32 loss to the Broncos, he was cut loose Tuesday. While Gano will step back in as the team's kicker whenever he's deemed fully healthy, Younghoe Koo could be elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking duties in Week 8 if Gano isn't ready.

The Giants waived McAtamney on Tuesday, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

McAtamney had handled kicking duties for the Giants the last four games, converting both of his field-goal tries but misfiring on three of his 12 extra-point tries during that stretch. His two misses proved to be the difference in the Giants' 33-32 loss to the Broncos this past Sunday, and McAtamney will lose his spot on the roster as a result. The Giants are expected to either reinstate Graham Gano (groin) from injured reserve or promote Younghoe Koo from the practice squad to handle kicking duties in Week 8 against the Eagles.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that McLaurin (quadriceps) is on track to practice this week, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

McLaurin was listed as a limited participant in practice last Wednesday, then was held out of sessions Thursday and Friday before being ruled out for a fourth straight game in this past Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Cowboys. The wideout looks like he'll be ready to return to the field in some fashion when the Commanders kick off Week 8 prep Thursday. Washington could get both of its top wideouts back this week, as Quinn added that Deebo Samuel is also on track to resume practicing after sitting out the loss to Dallas with a bruised heel.

Mills (knee) is expected to be sidelined for another four to six weeks, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Mills has been on the reserve/non-football injury list since July and will have to wait at least another month before making his NFL debut. Once healthy, the rookie fifth-round pick could contribute as a depth defensive end behind Jarran Reed and Leonard Williams.

Hankins (back) won't play in Seattle's Week 9 matchup versus the Commanders, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.

Hankins doesn't appear close to returning, as he's still recovering from the back injury that landed him on the reserve/non-football injury list back in August. While there's currently no timetable for his return, once healthy, the 33-year-old should provide additional depth along the defensive line.

The Raiders signed Robinson (undisclosed) to their practice squad Tuesday.

Robinson is healthy again after having spent time on New England's injured reserve earlier this season prior to being waived on Oct. 13. The 2024 fourth-round pick can provide extra depth along the interior of the offensive line if Las Vegas decides to elevate him at some point during the current campaign.

The Falcons released McCloud on Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

McCloud's dismissal comes after Atlanta made him a healthy inactive for each of its last two games. Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris initially said that McCloud's inactive status for the team's Week 6 win over Buffalo was a "coach's decision," but the veteran wideout/return man didn't end up practicing at any point in Week 7 after being sent home from team facilities. Morris didn't go into any specifics regarding any potential friction between McCloud and the team, but the 29-year-old will now get the chance to pursue a fresh start elsewhere. Given his ample NFL experience as a depth receiver and on punt and kickoff returns, McCloud shouldn't have much trouble finding an opportunity with another organization, either as a member of the 53-man roster or practice squad.