NFL Player News

Autry (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.

The veteran defensive lineman missed the Texans' first four games this season due to a lingering knee injury from 2024, but it now appears he'll return to the field soon. Autry appeared in 10 regular-season games for Houston last season, recording 13 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and three passes defended. He now has 21 days to be added to the active roster before reverting to IR and will likely serve as a rotational defensive end once healthy.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that Lamb (ankle) is "progressing well," but the Cowboys will "see how the week goes" before making a decision on his status for Week 5, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Despite reports that Lamb suffered a high left-ankle sprain during a Week 3 loss at Chicago, the Cowboys waited until last Friday to rule out the wide receiver for this past Sunday's eventual tie with the Packers. It remains to be seen if the team proceeds in a similar manner this week, but Lamb technically will have three chances to mix into drills before Friday's practice report potentially clarifies his availability for Sunday's game at the Jets. Per Machota, Lamb was spotted doing rehab work without a walking boot during Wednesday's practice.

Reed (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Reed now has 21 days to be added to the Texans' active roster before reverting to IR. The rookie safety from Penn State has yet to appear in an NFL game after recording 98 total tackles, including seven tackles for loss, and three interceptions during his final collegiate season. Once healthy, he's expected to serve as one of the Texans' top reserve safeties.

Coach Shane Steichen said Pierce (concussion) will practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

It's unclear if Pierce remains in the concussion protocol after being deemed inactive for the Colts' Week 3 loss to the Rams, but his return to practice Wednesday suggests Pierce has a good chance to play Sunday against the Raiders. He would resume his role on the outside as the Colts' primary deep threat after Adonai Mitchell blundered away a walk-in touchdown against Los Angeles.

Jefferson signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Wednesday.

With both James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee) being placed on injured reserve, Jefferson's signing provides a depth option at running back. He last played for the Lions in 2024, taking six carries for 22 yards over 12 offensive snaps. Jefferson could be elevated to the Cardinals' active roster as soon as the Week 5 matchup against the Titans.

The Cardinals officially placed Benson (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Arizona has lost its top two running backs in back-to-back weeks -- first James Conner to season-ending foot surgery following Week 3 and now Benson to a knee injury for at least the next four games after Week 4. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier Wednesday that Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury and was slated to be out 4-to-6 weeks, so even if he isn't able to return from IR when first eligible Sunday, Nov. 9 in Seattle, he should be back in the fold not long after that. For the foreseeable future, Emari Demercado and Michael Carter line up as the best bets to pace the Cardinals backfield, while Bam Knight also is on the active roster and D'Ernest Johnson and Jermar Jefferson are candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.

Mingo (knee) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Mingo sustained a right PCL sprain during preseason and has been sidelined for the Cowboys' first four games this year. He's appeared in five games since being traded from the Panthers to the Cowboys midway through last season, catching five of 16 targets for 46 yards. He now has 21 days to be added to Dallas' active roster before reverting to IR and will likely serve as a depth option in the wide-receiver corps once healthy.

Jackson (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

A hamstring injury forced Jackson out of this past Sunday's loss to Kansas City, which clouds the star QB's status for this weekend's game against the Texans. While coach John Harbaugh has yet to provide an update on Jackson, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun suggested Tuesday that the signal-caller isn't likely to face Houston and could miss two-to-three weeks. If Jackson is indeed sidelined Sunday, Cooper Rush would draw the start in his place.

Carson (knee) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 23-year-old corner missed Dallas' first four games this season after hyperextending his knee in July, but it now appears his return is imminent. Carson has 21 days to be added to the Cowboys' active roster before reverting to IR. Once fully healthy, he'll likely help a struggling Cowboys secondary that's allowing the most passing yards per game in the NFL (297.3) through four weeks.

Jones (shoulder) was designated to return from the reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Jones missed Baltimore's first four games after undergoing shoulder surgery one week after the NFL Combine, but his participation in practice Wednesday suggests a return is near. The 2025 third-round pick from LSU will likely serve as one of the Ravens' top reserve offensive linemen when healthy. He now has 21 days to be added to the active roster before reverting to the reserve/non-football injury list.