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Lewis (ankle) has been upgraded and carries no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.

The 30-year-old practiced in full Friday, and despite his original questionable designation, he'll suit up for the Week 15 matchup. Lewis has underwhelmed through nine appearances this season, recording just eight total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defensed. Now fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of the Colts' top reserve defensive ends Sunday.

Smith (concussion/neck) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.

The veteran offensive lineman from Auburn has been a mainstay on the Colts' offensive line since entering the league in 2018, starting 105 games. Smith is now set to miss Indianapolis' next four contests, which means he'll be sidelined until at least the end of the regular season. In his absence, 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Travis is expected to start at right tackle.

Brewer (ankle) told reporters Saturday that he's good to go for Monday night's matchup against the Steelers, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Although Miami's final injury report for the Week 15 contest has not been released, Brewer appears ready to play through his ankle issue for the second consecutive game. If active as expected, the Texas State product will likely operate as the Dolphins' top center.

The Browns signed Dellinger to their active roster Saturday.

Dellinger was selected by the Ravens in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but he's found a new home in Cleveland. Now with the Browns, Dellinger could have an opportunity to make his NFL debut in the Week 15 matchup against the Bears.

The Colts signed Rivers off their practice squad Saturday.

The move puts Rivers on track to play Sunday against the Seahawks, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reporting earlier Saturday that the 44-year-old is expected to start in Week 15, while rookie sixth-round pick Riley Leonard serves as the backup. The Colts have yet to confirm that Rivers will start, but if he does, he would be making his first NFL appearance since Jan. 9, 2021. Rivers was a full participant in practice throughout the week after the Colts signed him to their practice squad Wednesday.

Thrash was waived by the Browns on Saturday.

The 24-year-old wideout was a healthy scratch in each of Cleveland's last two contests. Thrash appeared in nine games this season, catching 10 of 15 targets for 107 yards across 216 offensive snaps. In a corresponding move, the Browns added Garrett Dellinger to their active roster Saturday.

Leonard is expected to serve as the Colts' backup quarterback in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Leonard appeared poised to take on starting duties for the rest of the season after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles tendon during the Colts' Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. However, Indianapolis opted to sign Philip Rivers on Wednesday, and after he and Leonard split first-team reps during Week 15 prep, the Colts are leaning toward having the 44-year-old veteran make his first NFL start since the 2020 season. How Rivers plays Sunday will likely determine whether he remains at the helm for the Colts for the rest of the 2025 campaign, or if Leonard gets a shot at some point.

Rivers will start for the Colts against the Seahawks on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. He will be activated from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's game, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Following Daniel Jones' season-ending torn Achilles injury in Week 14, the Colts signed Rivers to the practice squad Wednesday, and the 44-year-old split first-team reps with rookie Riley Leonard during Week 15 prep. Per Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis, head coach Shane Steichen noted after Friday's practice that the team was "working through" a decision on who to start Sunday, and it seems the Colts will go with the veteran quarterback, who last saw action in the 2020 season with Indianapolis, when he completed 68.0 percent of his passes for 4,169 yards, 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions across 16 regular-season games. The Colts need to activate Rivers from the practice squad. And while everything is trending toward Rivers getting the starting nod, including Rapoport's report, there hasn't been an official announcement from the team.

Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Saturday that he expects Achane (ribs) to play against the Steelers on Monday, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.

Achane was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday while donning a red non-contact jersey in both sessions. Per Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post, Achane is testing out different forms of equipment to protect his ribs, and while Saturday's injury report has yet to come out, the expectation is that the third-year running back suits up for Monday night's game. If Achane is unable to play or operates on a snap count, then Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon would be in line for expanded roles out of the backfield.

The Patriots are set to place Jennings (concussion) on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Jennings entered the league's concussion protocol following the Patriots' Week 13 win over the Giants. Even with the Week 14 bye, Jennings wasn't cleared to return to practice this past week before being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills. His concussion is severe enough for him to warrant a multi-game absence, and with just four regular-season games left, Jennings won't be eligible to return until the playoffs, as the Patriots are nearly a lock to get in. D'Ernest Johnson was elevated from the practice squad Friday, and Rapoport relays that the veteran running back will be signed to the active roster in Jennings' absence.