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The Saints elevated Tillman from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

It is Tillman's first elevation from the practice squad this season, and the fourth-year pro could operate as the Saints' WR4 against the Vikings on Sunday if rookie sixth-rounder Barion Brown (thigh) is unable to play. Tillman caught 21 passes (on 39 targets) for 270 yards and two touchdowns across 13 regular-season games with the Browns in 2025, but he was cut by Cleveland at the end of training camp in late August.

The Giants placed Golston (neck) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Golston was injured in last Sunday's win over the Cardinals and is facing an extended absence that could extend beyond the minimum four games. Darius Alexander and Bobby Jamison-Travis will be in line for increased snaps on the defensive line for New York.

The 49ers elevated Stoll from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

The addition of Stoll gives the 49ers extra depth at tight end behind George Kittle, Luke Farrell and Brayden Willis. Stoll appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Saints in 2025, contributing on both offense and special teams and finishing with six catches on 11 targets for 46 yards and a touchdown.

The 49ers activated Williams (knee) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday, and he no longer carries an injury designation into Sunday's NFC West tilt against the Seahawks.

Williams is set to play in his first game since he tore his ACL in early November of 2025. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 2025 first-rounder operate under a snap count against Seattle. Nevertheless, the return of Williams is a welcome one for the 49ers, especially with Nick Bosa set to miss a third consecutive game due to a calf injury.

Smith (concussion/neck) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Smith entered the league's concussion protocol during the Falcons' Week 4 win over the Saints on Monday. He drew the questionable tag after practicing in a limited capacity Friday, but it looks like he won't clear protocol before Sunday's game. Samson Ebukam (hamstring) is also listed as questionable, so Jared Ivey, Bralen Trice and Cameron Thomas are all in line for more defensive snaps against Baltimore. Smith's next chance to play is Week 6 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 18.

The Chargers signed Wease off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

The Chargers are thin at wide receiver ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, given that both Quentin Johnston (chest) and Brenen Thompson (quadriceps) are ruled out while Ladd McConkey (foot) is listed as questionable despite not practicing all week. If McConkey is not cleared to play, then Wease would step into the WR4 role behind Tre' Harris, Marquez Valdes-Stantling and Derius Davis. Wease joined the Chargers' practice squad in early September after failing to make the Dolphins' 53-man roster at the end of training camp in late August.

Amos (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Amos will remain on injured reserve for at least one more week after his 21-day practice window was opened earlier this week. His next chance to suit up will be next Monday night against the 49ers.

The Chargers activated Matlock (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, but he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Matlock was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he drew the questionable tag after logging a full practice Friday. The fact that he was activated from IR indicates that Matlock has a good chance of making his 2026 regular-season debut Sunday.

McNichols (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.

McNichols remains on injured reserve, so his next chance to suit up will be Week 6 against the 49ers on Monday night. The Commanders will continue to roll with Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Rachaad White, Austin Ekelers and special-teamer Craig Reynolds out of the backfield.

The Commanders elevated Jefferson from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

With Stefon Diggs (hamstring) and Jaylin Lane (ankle/IR) out and Terry McLaurin (hamstring) questionable, Jefferson will give the Commanders an experienced option behind Antonio Williams, Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks at wideout.