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Taylor-Demerson (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Taylor-Demerson did not participate in any Week 4 prep while he continues to recover from a back injury. The safety will now miss consecutive weeks due to the issue, leaving Wydett Williams as the only active reserve safety for the Cardinals' Sunday game against the Giants.

Epps (groin) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Epps practiced in a limited capacity Thursday but was unavailable for Friday's session. With Epps ruled out, Michael Carter is in line for more work.

Kamara figures to serve as the Saints' top running back for as long as Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on injured reserve, starting with Monday's game against the Falcons, John DeShazler of the Saints' official site reports.

Etienne aggravated a hamstring injury during the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders, and the injury is severe enough for him to require a stint on IR. In Etienne's absence, the veteran Kamara figures to take on RB1 duties for New Orleans, a role he carried through the first nine years of his 10-year NFL career. Kendre Miller will see an uptick in backfield snaps behind Kamara, with with CJ Donaldson and practice squad members Zamir White and Ulysses Bentley also in the mix for work on offense for as long as Etienne is on the shelf.

Sweat (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Sweat has had varied levels of practice this week as the star defensive end has been awarded veteran rest to deal with his groin issue. The linebacker having vet rest days through a DNP on Wednesday, a full session Thursday and a limited session Friday points toward Sweat suiting up for Sunday's contest, though he may not play his usual snap count on the edge.

Jeudy caught all three of his targets for 36 yards in Thursday's 27-24 win over Pittsburgh.

It looked like Jeudy could be shut out for the third straight game after finishing the first half with no targets. However, the veteran wideout gave Cleveland a first down with a nine-yard reception late in the third quarter, then came up with two big catches -- a 17-yarder and a 10-yarder -- after the two-minute warning in the fourth to help set up Andre Szmyt's game-winning field goal. The two fourth-quarter catches alone accounted for more yardage than Jeudy had recorded across his first three games of the campaign, so perhaps he and QB Deshaun Watson have found some chemistry that they can carry over into a Week 5 matchup versus the Jets.

Baun (concussion) won't play in Sunday's game against the Rams.

Baun suffered a concussion in the loss to the Bears in Week 3. He didn't practice during the week and has since been ruled out, meaning his next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 5 in Jacksonville. Without Baun on the field, Jeremiah Trotter is in line to start against Los Angeles.

Blackmon (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Blackmon was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. The free safety's ability to practice fully Friday is a great sign that he has recovered from his calf injury. If Blackmon can practice fully again Saturday, he should be able to avoid any injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Falcons.

Werner (neck) did not participate in Friday's practice.

Werner has been unable to practice since sustaining a neck injury in the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. If the linebacker cannot practice in any capacity Saturday the chances he suits up for Monday night's game against the Falcons are low.

Addison will serve as the Vikings' top wide receiver against the Dolphins on Sunday due to the absence of Justin Jefferson (ankle), Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Jefferson injured his ankle during the first half of the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers. That allowed Addison to take over as the WR1, and he finished that game with five catches (on nine targets) for 90 yards and a touchdown. The Dolphins have been a top-5 defense against wide receivers this season, but Addison should still see a healthy amount of targets from Kyler Murray in Jefferson's absence, with Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton and tight end T.J. Hockenson also in the mix for more passes.

Brown (ankle) is listed as out ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

Brown didn't practice all week and will now miss his second game of the 2026 campaign. With DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out, Brown could have had an enhanced role if he was cleared to play in Week 4. However, with Brown, Smith and Dallas Goedert (knee) all on the shelf, Dontayvion Wicks and Makai Lemon will likely serve as Jalen Hurts' primary receiving options.