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Croskey-Merritt (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

The knee issue kept Croskey-Merritt from practicing Wednesday and Thursday, but he took a questionable tag into the weekend after logging a full session Friday. With Croskey-Merritt apparently bouncing back well following Friday's practice, he'll be available Sunday as part of a backfield committee with Jeremy McNichols and Chris Rodriguez, though quarterback Marcus Mariota and wide receiver Deebo Samuel could also factor into Washington's game plan on the ground. After Austin Ekeler (Achilles) suffered a season-ending injury in the Week 2 loss to the Packers, Croskey-Merritt played a season-high 40 percent of snaps in the Week 3 win over the Raiders, finishing with 26 yards and a touchdown on eight carries to go with a five-yard reception.

Moore is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans due to an illness, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Moore appears to have developed the illness over the weekend, and his status for Sunday's AFC South clash is up in the air. Olisaemeka Udoh would be a candidate to start at left tackle if Moore is unable to play.

Godwin (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Godwin built up his conditioning over the last three weeks, culminating with full practices Wednesday and Friday around a scheduled rest day Thursday. Now that he's finished his recovery from the dislocated left ankle that he sustained Week 7 of last season, he's ready for his first game action of 2025. The Buccaneers will be without Mike Evans (hamstring) on Sunday, so even if Godwin is inhibited at all, he'll be in the mix for passes from quarterback Baker Mayfield (right biceps) along with rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka and veteran Sterling Shepard.

Mayfield (right biceps) is listed as active Sunday against the Eagles.

Mayfield operated with a cap on his reps during Week 4 prep due to a right biceps injury and wasn't seen throwing passes until Friday's practice. Despite entering the weekend as questionable, he'll lead the Buccaneers offense as he normally does Sunday, with Chris Godwin (foot) swapping in for an absent Mike Evans (hamstring) at wide receiver. Godwin is making his season debut after completing his recovery from the dislocated left ankle that he suffered Week 7 of the 2024 campaign, so he may not be running on all cylinders for at least a few games. In any case, Mayfield's top available skill-position talents will be RB Bucky Irving, WRs Godwin, Emeka Egbuka and Sterling Shepard and TE Cade Otton.

Kelly (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Kelly remained in the locker room after halftime while being evaluated for a head injury, and the veteran center has entered the league's concussion protocol. It's the second time Kelly has entered concussion protocol this season; it prevented him from playing Week 2 against the Falcons, and he is in jeopardy of missing the Vikings' Week 5 clash against the Browns on Sunday, Oct. 5. With Kelly sidelined, Michael Jurgens will remain at center for the rest of the game.

O'Neill (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

O'Neill injured his knee in the first quarter, which is severe enough that he will not return Sunday. Justin Skule will remain at right tackle the rest of the way due to O'Neill's injury.

Kelly is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Kelly was able to clear the league's concussion protocol to suit up Week 4, but he's being evaluated by medical staff after taking a hit to the head in Sunday's contest. Michael Jurgens will fill in at center for as long as Kelly is out of the game.

O'Neill is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers in Dublin due to a knee injury.

O'Neill sustained the injury midway through the first quarter on the Vikings' successful 41-yard field-goal attempt on their opening drive. Justin Skule stepped in at right tackle in place of O'Neill on the Vikings' subsequent possession.

Daniels (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game in Atlanta but is expected to return to action in the Commanders' Week 5 road matchup with the Chargers on Oct. 5, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Daniels turned in a pair of limited practices this week, but the Commanders are opting to hold the second-year signal-caller out for a second straight game while he manages a knee sprain. Though Marcus Mariota will once again start for Washington, Daniels' knee responded well to a workout Saturday, leaving the Commanders optimistic that the 24-year-old will be ready to go next week for a tough matchup with the undefeated Chargers. Whether Daniels enters the Week 5 contest with or without an injury designation will hinge on his practice activity next Wednesday through Friday.

The Chiefs added Jones to their injury report while he tends to a personal matter, but the defensive lineman doesn't have an official designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens and is on track to rejoin the team in Kansas City in advance of the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Jones is currently in Mississippi to attend a funeral, but he's set to take a flight back to Kansas City immediately following the ceremony and will be back with the Chiefs ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Through three games, Jones has notched 1.0 sacks among his five tackles while playing 163 total snaps.