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Mallory (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Mallory was designated to return to practice Wednesday. The tight end remains on injured reserve with a thumb injury but was able to log full practice sessions throughout Week 5 prep. The 27-year-old likely has not yet adjusted to NFL physicality enough for the Colts to allow him to suit up for Sunday's contest.

Stewart (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tennessee.

Stewart was a full practice participant all week, and there's a chance that he is cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut in Sunday's AFC South tilt. The veteran safety opened the regular season on the reserve/PUP list due to a quad injury, which has recently been reclassified as a knee issue. Stewart's return would bolster the Texans' depth at safety behind starters Reed Blankenship and Calen Bullock.

Otton caught three of four targets for 25 yards in a 24-16 win over Dallas on Thursday.

Otton was active early, catching two passes on the Buccaneers' first drive. However, he logged only two more targets and one more reception -- an 11-yarder that helped set up a field goal in the third quarter -- the rest of the way. The 25 total yards were a low mark so far this season for the veteran tight end, who has caught between three and five passes in all five of Tampa Bay's games so far. That at least gives him a reliable floor, but Otton doesn't have a very high week-to-week fantasy ceiling.

Dulin (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Dulin likely sustained his hamstring injury in the Colts' Week 4 win over the Commanders. The wide receiver has not practiced since appearing on Wednesday's injury report with the issue and will likely need to miss some time. Deion Burks is set to be the No. 4 option at wide receiver in Dulin's absence.

Anderson (ankle) does not have an injury tag against the Titans on Sunday.

Anderson finished Week 5 prep with a DNP-LP-FP practice log, and that was enough for the fourth-year pass rusher to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's AFC South showdown. Anderson has 23 tackles (13 solo), including 4.5 sacks, one pass defense, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery through the first four games of the regular season.

Al-Shaair (groin) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Titans.

Al-Shaair ended Week 5 prep with a full practice Friday, which was enough for him to avoid an injury tag and return from a one-game absence due to a groin injury. He'll return to a starting role next to fellow linebackers Jake Hansen and Aiden Fisher, with Wade Woodaz and Jamal Hill providing depth at the position.

Martin-Robinson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Martin-Robinson tweaked his hamstring during Week 5 prep, which prevented him from practicing both Thursday and Friday. That's not a good sign for his chances of playing in Sunday's AFC South showdown, but his official status may not be known until the Titans announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Kylen Granson would step into the TE3 role behind Gunnar Helm and Daniel Bellinger if Martin-Robinson cannot play against Houston.

Smith (concussion/neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Smith was a limited participant in Friday's practice as he continues to deal with a concussion he suffered in the Falcons' win over the Saints on Monday. The linebacker still needs to be cleared for full contact by an independent neurologist. If the 34-year-old still has concussion symptoms Saturday, he will not be able to suit up for Sunday's game.

Hooker (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Hooker entered the league's concussion protocol following the Titans' 24-18 loss to the Ravens in Week 4. He was held out of practice all week and will observe Sunday's game from the sidelines, so Tony Adams will likely start alongside Kevin Winston at safety. Hooker's next chance to play is Week 6 against the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Deablo (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Deablo was a limited participant in Friday's practice with a hamstring injury. The linebacker played through the injury during the Falcons' blowout win over the Saints on Monday Night Football. Diablo played 81 percent of the Falcons' defensive snaps in the contest and will likely suit up for a similar snap share in Sunday's game against the Ravens.