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Brooks reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday.

Brooks played 47 snaps on offense -- second most among Arizona wideouts -- during the Cardinals' 40-20 loss to the Texans. He finished with one catch (on three targets) for 19 yards and contributed on special teams with five kickoff returns for 132 yards. Brooks is eligible to be called up from the practice squad once more this season, which could happen in Week 16 against the Falcons. The Cardinals are dealing with injuries at receiver to Marvin Harrison (heel), Xavier Weaver (hamstring) and Andre Baccellia (neck).

Ayomanor recorded one reception (on one target) for 17 yards in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the 49ers.

Ayomanor recorded a 17-yard catch on Tennessee's opening possession and looked to be in for a big role in the offense. However, he wasn't targeted again and now has been held to only one catch in three straight contests.

Tunsil (oblique) is set to be monitored at practice in the coming days, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Tunsil suffered an oblique injury in Sunday's win over the Giants, and head coach Dan Quinn said Monday that the team will see how the offensive lineman's "movement and strength" is at practice this week. Quinn explained that if Tunsil can play, then he will suit up in Week 16 against the Eagles.

Spears rushed the ball three times for 34 yards in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the 49ers. He added two receptions (on two targets) for two yards.

Spears was on the field for only 20 offensive snaps, his lowest mark since his season debut in Week 5. His longest gain went for 20 yards and came during garbage time in the blowout loss. Spears has been a peripheral option in the Tennessee backfield, and the Titans have shown no signs of shifting work away from Tony Pollard.

Cross suffered a hamstring injury late in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' 18-16 win over the Colts on Sunday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Cross tweaked his hamstring during Jason Myer's game-winning 56-yard field goal during the final minute of the fourth quarter. Cross faces an uphill battle to be ready to play Thursday against the Rams, and if he's ultimately ruled out, then Mason Richman and Josh Jones would likely start at left tackle.

Martin remains in the league's concussion protocol Monday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Martin was concussed in Week 13 against Cleveland and missed Sunday's win over the Titans. Across seven appearances this season, Martin has logged 15 defensive snaps and another 74 on special teams.

Okuayinonu (ankle) is expected to return to practice during Week 16 prep, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Okuayinonu has not practiced or played over the 49ers' last two games due to an ankle injury, but he seems to have recovered enough to be cleared to practice. His practice participation will determine whether he's ultimately given the green light to play in the 49ers' Week 16 road tilt against the Colts on Monday, Dec. 22.

Jones (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.

Jones suffered a pectoral injury in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers, and he will now be forced to miss the final three games of the regular season and the team's first postseason contest. In his absence, Devon Key and P.J. Locke are the top candidates to take over as the team's primary free safety for the stretch run, beginning in Week 16 against the Jaguars.

Burford avoided a high-ankle sprain after exiting Sunday's win over the Titans, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Burford was able to play for most of the game but was forced to exit late. There was concern that he suffered a serious injury, though head coach Kyle Shanahan expects that Burford will be able to practice during the week leading up to Monday's matchup against the Colts.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he's "hopeful" Darrisaw (knee) will retake the field during the final stretch of the regular season, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

O'Connell called Darrisaw's injury "a week-to-week and day-to-day situation," making it difficult to ascertain an expected timetable for the standout left tackle's recovery. Darrisaw managed to play through his knee issue Week 14 but was unable to suit up Week 15 against the Cowboys after logging a DNP/DNP/LP practice slate. If he can't gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Giants, Justin Skule will stand to draw another start.