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Hill (groin) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

After the Ravens estimated him as a limited practice participant Monday on their initial Week 9 injury report, Hill took every rep Tuesday to clear up any concern about his availability heading into Thursday's game against the Jaguars. Hill should serve in his familiar role as the Ravens' top passing-down back in Week 9, with Derrick Henry continuing to lead the way on the ground.

The Saints plan to elevate or sign Smyth off their practice squad to handle kicking duties in Sunday's game against the Browns, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Daniel Carlson handled kicking duties for the Saints through their first seven games, but after he misfired on four field-goal tries and two extra-point attempts, he was released Monday. The Saints will now give Smyth another look, after he had served as their kicker in the final six games of last season before being cut loose following the preseason. Smyth fared well in his first taste of NFL action in 2025, going 12-for-16 on field goals and 13-for-13 on extra points, with two of his misses coming from beyond 50 yards.

Thomas "has been the area of interest for a lot of other teams" leading up to the Nov. 10 trade deadline, Ian Rapoport of ESPN reports.

Since delivering an 87-1,282-10 receiving line over 17 games as a rookie in 2024, Thomas' production has cratered in the ensuing two seasons. He's been firmly behind fellow wideouts Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers (hamstring/ankle) in terms of snap share through the Jaguars' first seven games of 2026 and has drawn more than three targets in just one of those contests. Though the vertical threat Thomas presents makes him an appealing target for teams seeking a big-play receiver ahead of the deadline, Rapoport acknowledges that it's unclear if the Jaguars have much motivation to move him. Despite his declining role within the Jacksonville offense, Thomas remains under contract through next season at relatively modest cap hits of $4.01 million in 2026 and $4.66 million in 2027.

Adebawore agreed Tuesday with the Colts on a two-year, $35 million contract extension, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Per Pelissero, the deal includes a $13 million signing bonus and $22.5 million in new money through next season. A 2023 fourth-round draft pick, Adebawore had been in the final year of his rookie deal and was considered a potential trade chip leading up to the Nov. 10 deadline, but the Colts have instead elected to keep him around on a longer-term basis. Through the Colts' first eight games of the season, 25-year-old defensive tackle has matched the career-best total of four sacks he posted over a 17-game slate in 2025. Adebawore has also added 19 tackles and two pass breakups.

The Saints claimed Estime off waivers from the Browns on Tuesday.

New Orleans released kicker Daniel Carlson to clear room on the 53-man roster for Estime, who began the season with the Saints before being cut on an injury settlement Sept. 22. After moving past a thigh injury, Estime caught on with the Browns and made his lone appearance for the team back in Week 6, when he carried nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown in a win over the Ravens. Upon rejoining the Saints, Estime will provide depth to a backfield that also includes Alvin Kamara, Kendre MIller and CJ Donaldson (shoulder).

The Cardinals re-signed Fairweather to the practice squad, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Fairweather spent time with Arizona in the offseason, leading the NFL with 13 catches during the preseason. The 24-year-old will likely take on a depth role at tight end with Kenny Yeboah unavailable for the next four weeks after landing on practice squad IR.

The Cardinals placed Yeboah (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Tuesday.

Yeboah reverted to Arizona's practice squad Monday after logging no offensive snaps and just 20 snaps on special teams. The 28-year-old is unavailable for at least the next four games after being placed on the practice squad IR. Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins still lead the way at tight end.

The Cardinals elevated Wallace to the active roster Tuesday.

Wallace signed to Arizona's practice squad in August and has yet to play in a regular-season game. Week 9 will be the undrafted free agent's NFL debut should he be active for Sunday's matchup against Seattle. He will likely act as a depth piece should he play.

The Giants signed Newsome (concussion) to a three-year $46 million extension with $32 million guaranteed, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.

Newsome signed with the Giants this past offseason on a one-year deal, but after just seven games, the 26-year-old played well enough to earn an extension. He has 25 tackles (17 solo), along with six pass deflections and one interception, through six games of the 2026 season.

The Bills released Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Gardner-Johnson missed the Bills' Week 8 36-10 win over the Ravens due to a one-game suspension. Having just been reinstated Monday, the 28-year-old's inconsistent play with the team was the leading cause of his release, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The seventh-year pro will look elsewhere for another shot at playing this season.