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The Lions placed Manu (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.

Manu popped up on Thursday's practice report due to a knee injury and was unable to practice Friday. The injury appears severe enough for him to go on IR, and the 2024 fourth-rounder will be forced to miss at least the next four games, making Week 11 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 16 the earliest he can return. With Manu and Taylor Decker (shoulder) both out, Dan Skipper is in line to start at left tackle against Kansas City on Sunday.

Maddox (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

The veteran corner made an appearance on Thursday's practice report after being limited due to a hamstring injury. The injury is severe enough for Maddox to miss Sunday's game, and his next chance to play is Week 7 against the Buccaneers on Monday, Oct. 20. Arthur Maulet was elevated from the practice squad and could see rotational snaps in the secondary in Maddox's absence.

Decker (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Decker was unable to practice this past week due to a shoulder injury and will miss a second consecutive game as a result. With Decker and Giovanni Manu (knee) both ruled out, Dan Skipper could serve as the Lions' starting left tackle for Sunday's contest.

London (triceps) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bills, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

London appeared on Friday's practice report as a limited participant due to a triceps injury. He downgraded to a DNP on Saturday, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Monday's contest. Sam Roberts and Brandon Dorlus should see more rotational snaps on the Falcons' defensive line in London's absence.

The Cardinals placed Gillikin on injured reserve Saturday due to a back injury, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.

Gillikin appeared on Thursday's practice report due to a back injury, which is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve. He'll be required to miss at least the next four games, making Week 11 against the 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 16 the earliest he is eligible to be reinstated off IR. Pat O'Donnell will serve as the Cardinals' punter against the Colts on Sunday and likely for as long as Gillikin is shelved.

The Buccaneers elevated Wright from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Wright was signed to the Bucs' practice squad Tuesday, and he'll be on the team's active roster for Sunday's home clash against the 49ers. He'll be expected to serve as the Buccaneers' RB3 behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker due to the absences Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) and Josh Williams (concussion). Wright last saw action in 2023 as a member of the Ravens, when he played in one regular-season game and played solely on special teams.

Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Ridgeway drew the questionable tag for Sunday's contest after three consecutive full practices, but the fourth-year defensive tackle will need to wait until at least Week 7 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 19 to make his 2025 debut. The 2022 fifth-rounder opened the season on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury that he sustained during training camp in late July.

The Jets elevated Williams from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

The Jets waived Williams on Oct. 4, but he was back with the team after signing with the practice squad Monday. He has mostly played on special teams this season as a returner on punts and kickoffs, and he'll likely reprise that role during Sunday's game against the Broncos in London, England.

The Jets elevated Smith from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

It's Smith's first elevation of the season, and he is in line to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Broncos on Sunday in London, England. The 26-year-old wideout logged 10 catches (on 13 targets) for 113 yards through three preseason games with the Jets but was unable to crack the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

The Broncos placed Powers (biceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Powers had surgery Monday after tearing his left biceps during the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Eagles, and the 2019 fourth-rounder is expected to be sidelined until December, per Tomasson. Calvin Throckmorton was elevated from the practice squad to provide the Broncos additional depth on offensive line, and Alex Palczewski could start at left guard against the Jets on Sunday due to Powers' injury.