NFL Player News

Hooker (toe) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Hooker was spotted in a walking boot after suffering a toe injury in Dallas' Week 4 tie against the Packers. Additionally, the Ohio State product was unable to practice all week, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. While the veteran is sidelined for at least Dallas' next four games, Juanyeh Thomas is expected to step in and start at free safety.

Brooks was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

The 2023 seventh-round pick from South Carolina failed to make the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster in late August, but he stuck around on the practice squad and has been elevated for Sunday's matchup against the Jets. Brooks most recently played for Dallas in 2024, catching 12 of 30 targets for 177 yards and one touchdown through 14 games. He'll likely play a depth role in the Cowboys' wide-receiver room in Week 5.

The Texans signed Brown off their practice squad Saturday.

Brown joined the Texans' practice squad in late August and has since been elevated to the active roster. The 32-year-old from Florida last played with the Bengals in 2024, appearing in three games (all starts). He's expected to play a depth role on Houston's offensive line in the Week 5 matchup against the Ravens.

Fatukasi (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

The 30-year-old from UConn was unable to practice all week after likely sustaining a shoulder injury in the Texans' Week 4 win over the Titans, so it's no surprise he's shifted to IR. Fatukasi has played 101 defensive snaps through Houston's first four games this season, recording eight total tackles, including 1.5 sacks. While he's sidelined for at least the next four contests, Tim Settle could see increased work as a reserve interior defensive lineman.

Melton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Melton practiced in full all week, but it now appears he's sustained a hamstring injury that could sideline him in Week 5. The second-year corner has tallied 14 total tackles and three passes defended through Arizona's first four games this season. If he's forced to miss Sunday's contest, Elijah Jones is likely to see increased work with the Cardinals' first-team defense.

Scott (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

The California product had already been ruled out for the Colts' Week 5 matchup against the Raiders, and following his placement on IR, he'll now be sidelined for at least the team's next four contests. Scott has played 63 total snaps (50 on special teams, 13 on defense) over Indianapolis' first four games, recording two total tackles. While he's out for the foreseeable future, Rodney Thomas is expected to serve as the team's top reserve safety.

Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Flannigan-Fowles was a late addition to the Giants' injury report, popping up as a limited participant Friday due to a hamstring issue. Although he was originally listed as questionable for the Week 5 contest, he won't travel with the team and has been ruled out. In Flannigan-Fowles' absence, Swayze Bozeman could see increased work as a reserve inside linebacker.

Walker (wrist) returned to practice Saturday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Per DiRocco, Walker -- who didn't practice Thursday or Friday -- was wearing a cast/club on his left hand during Saturday's session. The DE underwent a procedure on his left wrist this past Monday, but since then coach Liam Coen noted that the Jaguars plan to take it up until game time to determine if Walker will be available this coming Monday night against the Chiefs.

The Colts have elevated Abdullah from their practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

With fellow RB Tyler Goodson (groin) having been ruled out for the contest, Abdullah will provide depth and experience Sunday to an Indianapolis backfield that's led by Jonathan Taylor and also includes DJ Giddens. As long as Taylor remains healthy, however, there won't be much volume for his backups.

Mitchell is expected to be active Sunday against the Texans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Mitchell has been a scratch for each of the Ravens' first four games thus far, but it looks like he could contribute to the team's offense this week. In such a scenario, Mitchell would provide Baltimore's backfield, which also includes Derrick Henry, Justice Hill and Rasheen Ali, with a speed option in a contest that will be helmed by QB Cooper Rush, with star dual-threat signal-caller Lamar Jackson(hamstring) out versus Houston.