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Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Mayer has cleared the concussion protocol and is on track to practice in full, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Mayer has missed back-to-back games but now appears on track to return for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, while starting tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is considered week-to-week and could be rested in advance of the Raiders' upcoming bye in Week 7. With that context, Mayer could be positioned for a start at home against Tennessee, while Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon should handle reserve reps at the position.

Hubbard (calf) is present at practice Wednesday and working on the side field, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Hubbard didn't practice at all en route to being ruled out Week 5 against the Dolphins, and he may be listed as a non-participant again Wednesday if his reps on the side field aren't enough to qualify as 'limited' activity. With Rico Dowdle having gashed Miami to the tune of 206 rushing yards, of course, Carolina has no reason to rush Hubbard back before he's fully healthy. If Hubbard is forced to sit out again during Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Dowdle will get another chance to take advantage of a vulnerable opposing defense.

Moore (Achilles) didn't practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Moore practiced in a limited capacity last week for the first time since sustaining an Achilles injury in Indianapolis' Week 3 win over the Titans. However, he's downgraded and begun the Colts' week of practice with a DNP, suggesting he's trending toward missing his third consecutive game in Week 6 against the Cardinals. The 30-year-old's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can return Sunday.

Goodson (groin) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Goodson sustained a groin injury in the Colts' Week 4 win loss to the Rams and hasn't returned to practice since. The Iowa product has played just 24 snaps (16 on special teams, eight on offense) across two appearances this season, rushing twice for six yards. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up for the Week 6 matchup against the Cardinals.

Warren (knee) is practicing Wednesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Warren has a sleeve over his injured knee but appears to be going through drills at full speed. He returned to practice Monday after a Week 5 bye and Week 4 absence. Kenneth Gainwell stepped up with 25 touches for 134 yards and two TDs in the Week 4 win over Minnesota, potentially earning a larger role moving forward (relative to his limited usage in Weeks 2-3).

Dean (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Giants.

The Georgia product logged another full practice Wednesday but must still be activated to the Eagles' active roster in order to play Thursday night. If Dean is activated in time for the Week 6 divisional matchup, he's likely to serve as Philadelphia's top reserve inside linebacker, playing behind Zack Baun and rookie Jihaad Campbell.

Campbell (biceps) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Giants.

The rookie linebacker from Alabama upgraded from limited practice Tuesday to a full session Wednesday, suggesting he's moved past his biceps injury in time to face the Giants on Thursday night. Campbell has impressed through his first five NFL games, recording 33 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception. Now healthy, he's expected to start alongside Zack Baun as part of Philadelphia's top inside linebacker tandem.

The Chargers signed Vidal to their active roster Wednesday.

He'll take the place of Omarion Hampton, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury late in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the Commanders. Vidal and Hassan Haskins formed a near 50/50 split on the next drive, with Vidal then taking over on the final series once Justin Herbert and other starters had been pulled. Vidal was a practice-squad promotion for Weeks 4 and 5 -- after Najee Harris suffered a season-ending injury -- but will now reside on the active roster and have a role in the Week 6 game plan against a struggling Miami defense.

Carter (heel) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Giants.

The 24-year-old popped up on the Eagles' injury report Wednesday as a limited practice participant due to a heel issue, leaving his status for Thursday night's divisional matchup up in the air. Carter played through a heel injury in the Week 5 loss to the Broncos, recording four total tackles across 66 defensive snaps. However, if the issue worsened and he's unable to suit up in Week 6, Za'Darius Smith would likely see increased work with the Eagles' first-team defensive line.

The Chargers placed Hampton (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

With Hampton out for at least four games, the Chargers are signing Kimani Vidal to their active roster and Nyheim Hines to the practice squad. Vidal and Hassan Haskins split backfield snaps after Hampton's early exit from a loss to the Commanders this past Sunday.