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Hughlett (abdomen) underwent successful surgery Tuesday and will return in a couple of months, NFL agent Brett Tessler reports.

The veteran long snapper was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an abdomen issue and is now expected to be sidelined over the next couple of months. While Hughlett remains out, expect Cal Adomitis to assume the team's top long-snapper duties.

Waddle is positioned as the Dolphins' top wide receiver with Tyreek Hill (knee) out for the season, Marcel Louis-Jacques and Stephania Bell of ESPN report.

Waddle secured three of six targets for 48 yards during Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets, in which Hill suffered a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL. Miami placed Hill on IR on Wednesday, leaving Waddle poised to be the team's unquestioned No. 1 receiver. The presence of second-year pro Malik Washington and tight end Darren Waller -- who scored twice in his team debut Monday -- will prevent opposing defenses from focusing entirely on the 2021 first-round pick, but it should be Waddle who benefits from the most significant increase in volume, beginning Sunday versus Carolina. He surpassed 1,000 yards in each of his first three NFL seasons and as a rookie in 2021, when Hill was still a member of the Chiefs, Waddle demonstrated an ability to handle massive volume en route to a 104-1,015-6 receiving line.

Coach Brian Daboll said Dart (hamstring) won't have limitations at Wednesday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

In his first NFL start Sunday against the Chargers, Dart had a modest passing line (13-for-20 for 111 yards, one TD and no picks) while rushing 10 times for 54 yards and a score, but he also took five sacks and was visibly hindered at times. Daboll revealed Monday that Dart was dealing with a hamstring injury but that he was "doing good" and was expected to practice Wednesday, per Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports. During Wednesday's team stretch, Dart was spotted with a significant tape job on his upper left leg, according to Duggan, so it remains to be seen if the rookie signal-caller indeed will be listed as a full practice participant to begin Week 5 prep.

Cosmi (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 2021 second-round pick from Texas missed the Commanders' first four games this season after tearing his ACL in January. Cosmi now has 21 days to be added to Washington's active roster before reverting to IR. He's expected to reclaim the team's top right guard spot once healthy.

Wilson (undisclosed) won't practice this week, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.

Wilson was signed by the Dolphins off the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, but it now appears he's dealing with an undisclosed injury. The Boise State product played in 15 games with the Saints in 2024, catching 20 of 27 targets for 211 yards and one touchdown. If Wilson is sidelined for the Week 5 matchup against the Panthers, Miami may add another wide receiver to its active roster to bolster depth with Tyreek Hill (knee) unavailable.

Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury and will be placed on injured reserve, keeping him sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Earlier Wednesday, Schefter reported that Benson banged his knee near the end of last Thursday's loss to the Seahawks, and coach Jonathan Gannon followed up that report with news that the running back was heading to injured reserve but that he should return at some point this season, per Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site. Now that a timetable for Benson to recover has been outlined, he'll still miss at least the next four games while on IR, meaning his first chance for game action will be Sunday, Nov. 9 at Seattle. In the meantime, the Cardinals will roll with Emari Demercado and Michael Carter out of the backfield.

Tavai (undisclosed) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Tavai missed the Patriots' first four games this season due to an undisclosed injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. The 29-year-old now has 21 days to be added to New England's active roster before reverting to IR. Once healthy, Tavai will likely reclaim his spot as one of the Patriot's top inside linebackers after posting 115 total tackles and five passes defended across 17 contests in 2024.

Walker is considered week-to-week with a wrist injury, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Following a visit to a wrist specialist, Walker is now considered week-to-week after suffering an injury in the Week 4 win over the 49ers. The 2022 first-round pick from Georgia could suit up in the Jags' Week 5 matchup against the Chiefs if he's able to practice in a limited capacity at some point this week.

McNeill (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

McNeill tore his ACL in Week 15 of last year and has missed the Lions' first four games this season. He now has 21 days to be added to Detroit's active roster before reverting to the reserve/PUP list. The NC State product is an integral part of the Lions' run defense, tallying 25 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and one forced fumble over 14 regular-season games in 2024. Once healthy, he's expected to start alongside DJ Reader on Detroit's defensive line.

Demercado is slated for expanded backfield opportunities, beginning Sunday versus the Titans, with Trey Benson (knee) in line to be placed on IR, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Demercado looked solid in a change-of-pace role behind Benson during last Thursday's 23-20 loss to Seattle, in which he rushed twice for eight yards and secured both of his targets for 13 yards and a touchdown. With Benson now out at 4-to-6 weeks, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, and James Conner (foot) already lost for the season, Demercado and Michael Carter now become positioned to lead Arizona's backfield, while Bam Knight steps into the No. 3 role. It's possible that Demercado still primarily operates as a pass-catching specialist, but at 215 pounds he's more suitable than the 201-pound Carter for between-the-tackles work. Especially in PPR formats, this development places Demercado firmly on the fantasy radar, though the Cardinals now become strong candidates to pursue further backfield additions.