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Perkins recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) including 0.5 sacks and a pass defensed during Monday's 45-24 win at New Orleans.

Over the last couple games, Perkins appears to have overtaken fellow rookie Kendal Daniels as the Falcons' second linebacker next to Divine Deablo. Perkins played 52 defensive snaps to Daniels' 29 in Week 4, and if that trend continues, he might be worth a look in deeper IDP formats in a Week 5 matchup versus the Ravens and beyond.

Taylor-Demerson (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Taylor-Demerson most recently didn't suit up for the Week 4 loss to the Giants. However, his limited participation in Wednesday's practice is an encouraging sign regarding his availability for Sunday's game against the Giants.

The Saints designated Ford (ankle) for return to practice from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Saints placed Ford on injured reserve Aug. 31 with a designation to return. The linebacker was a full participant in his return to practice Wednesday, signaling he could be ready to return to the active roster shortly. If the Saints fail to retain Ford to the 53-man roster by Oct. 28, he will need to remain on IR for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Green Bay worked out Jacobs (undisclosed) on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Commanders waived Jacobs with an injury settlement ahead of their regular-season opener, but he now appears to be back in football shape after Week 4. The Packers lost starting linebacker Edgerrin Cooper for the season to a torn Achilles on Sunday, so they're now seeing if they might be able to add some depth at the position in free agency.

Wingard (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Wingard was injured in Sunday's loss to the Giants. Although he avoided anything serious, he still might miss some time moving forward. While Wingard is on the shelf, Wydett Williams should fill most of the void at the safety position.

The Saints designated Styles (calf) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Styles was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, which were his first reps since tweaking his calf in a preseason game against the Rams in late April. The rookie fifth-rounder will likely need multiple full practices before being activated from IR, but he could make his NFL regular-season debut as soon as Sunday against the Vikings.

Adams (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against Detroit, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Adams was injured in Sunday's loss to the Giants. As a result, Jon Gaines is the favorite to see more snaps versus the Lions.

Alt (neck) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Alt suffered a neck injury in the second quarter of the Chargers' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. The right tackle was promptly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The 2024 first-round pick will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation by Friday for a shot at playing in Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Head coach Todd Monken said Wednesday that Jenkins has cleared the league's concussion protocol, Tom Withers of The Associated Press reports.

Jenkins practiced in full Wednesday, and it appears the veteran offensive lineman will be available for Sunday's game against the Jets. He missed Week 4 against the Steelers after entering the league's concussion protocol.

Love (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

On Monday, coach Mike LaFleur said that Love emerged from Week 4 action with an ankle injury that's not related to the high-ankle sprain he tended to in August. Prior to Wednesday's session, LaFleur added more context, telling Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com that the issue shouldn't impact Love's practice reps this week. With a capped session to begin Week 5 prep, Love is experiencing practice restrictions, so the status of the Cardinals' No. 1 RB will be monitored closely as the weekend approaches.