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Cross (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Cross missed the Commanders' last two games due to an illness, but the 2022 third-rounder's full practice Wednesday puts him on track to return against the Giants on Sunday. His return means Quan Martin will likely revert to a rotational role behind Cross and Jeremy Reaves.

Elliss (calf) was estimated as a non-participant at practice Wednesday.

The Saints' only started their week of preparation with a walk-through practice, but the estimation signals Elliss is in jeopardy of missing another game because of a nagging calf injury. Unless he returns to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday, odds are low he'll be available Sunday versus the Vikings.

Styles (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Styles may have picked up the injury during the Commanders' Week 4 loss to the Colts in London, when he logged eight tackles (four solo) while failing to play more than 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps for the first time this season. The rookie first-rounder will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's NFC East tilt against the Giants.

Al-Shaair (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Al-Shaair logged just one limited practice during Week 4 prep in Thursday's session. The middle linebacker's limited presence in the first prep session of Week 5 is a good sign. If the 29-year-old can build Wednesday's start into Thursday and Friday practice sessions, he may be able to dodge any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.

Blackmon (shoulder) was estimated as a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

The Saints only held a walk-through practice to start the week, and the precise nature of the injury is unclear, but the estimation suggests it's probably nothing too severe. If he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he might be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend altogether.

Luvu (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Luvu was able to overcome a groin injury to play against the Colts in Week 4, when he logged five tackles (one solo) while playing 95 percent of Washington's defensive snaps. The injury caused him to miss the Commanders' two games prior to Week 4, so unless his practice participation gets downgraded over the next two days, Luvu is likely to be available for Sunday's NFC East showdown against the Giants.

The Giants placed Berrios (foot) on their injured reserve list Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Berrios was already determined to have sustained a season-ending foot injury during Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals, so the move comes as no surprise. His being out could create more opportunities at wide receiver and as a returner for Charlie Jones, who was signed to the Giants' active roster from their practice squad in late September.

The Dolphins designated Grant (toe) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.

The 2025 first-rounder was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Grant's 21-day practice window has now opened, meaning if the Dolphins do not return the defensive tackle to the active roster by Oct. 28, he will spend the rest of the 2026 season on IR.

Gordon (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

The Bears designated Gordon to return to practice from the reserve/PUP list Sept. 30. The cornerback has officially returned to full participation in practice, meaning it will likely not be long before Gordon returns to the active roster ready to suit up for the team.

The Ravens placed Smythe (Achilles) on their injured reserve list Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.

Smythe tore his Achilles during Sunday's game versus the Titans, and he will now have to spend the remainder of the season on IR. His absence should open up more reps at tight end for rookie fourth-rounder Matthew Hibner.