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The Vikings cut Patterson from the practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Patterson was added to the Minnesota practice squad last Tuesday. The team may be clearing spots to bring in additional tight end depth due to the season-ending injury to Josh Oliver (biceps). Patterson rushed 41 times for 159 yards and caught three of four targets for eight yards over six regular-season contests with the Chargers in 2025.

The Vikings placed Oliver (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Oliver's move to IR was expected after the tight end was diagnosed with a torn bicep Monday. The tight end will likely miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season as he recovers from surgery. T.J. Hockenson and Gavin Bartholomew are now the only tight ends on the Vikings' roster, meaning practice squad elevations ahead of Week 5 will likely include at least one more option for the team. The Vikings signed linebacker Kyle Van Noy to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move.

Tampa Bay signed Rypien to its practice squad Tuesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Rypien has some familiarity with the Buccaneers' offense, as the team's current quarterbacks coach, Zac Robinson, was with the Rams in 2023 during Rypien's stint in Los Angeles. Tampa Bay developed a need for quarterback depth after Baker Mayfield suffered a thumb injury that is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks in Sunday's loss to Minnesota. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels is in line to start for the Buccaneers on Sunday against Green Bay, while Easton Stick is likely to serve as his backup.

The Vikings signed Van Noy from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

The Vikings burned through Van Noy's practice squad elevations by playing the veteran linebacker in each of the team's three wins to start the 2026 regular season. Van Noy logged 59 defensive snaps over the three contests, totaling seven tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks. The 35-year-old will now stay a key rotational edge rusher for the team, this time on the 53-man roster.

San Francisco signed Pettis to its practice squad Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The 49ers must have liked what they saw when they worked out Pettis on Tuesday, as he's now already a member of their practice squad. The team is dealing with injuries to more than a few of its wide receivers, including veterans Mike Evans (ribs) and Demarcus Robinson (ankle), so Pettis could see himself elevated to the active roster relatively soon.

The Rams signed Connors from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.

Connors was signed to the active roster after fellow running back Ronnie Rivers (calf) was placed on injured reserve (Sept. 23). Connors was elevated to the active roster ahead of the Rams' Week 3 loss to the Broncos as the No. 3 running back behind Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. The 23-year-old will continue to fill that role for the team on the 53-man roster in Rivers' absence.

Knox hauled in his lone target for five yards in a 24-16 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Knox and fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid combined for only four targets from Josh Allen in Sunday's game, with wide receiver DJ Moore leading all pass catchers with 10 targets. Knox is up to a 4-17-1 receiving line on four targets through three regular-season games, and his production will be limited to occasional red zone opportunities as long as Kincaid is healthy. The Bills will stay home for a Week 4 AFC East clash against the Patriots this Sunday.

Atlanta worked out Jennings (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Jennings got cut by the Patriots with an injury settlement back in August, but he's now back on the field and trying to catch on with a new team. The Falcons' only healthy running backs on their active roster currently are starter Bijan Robinson and free-agent acquisition Brian Robinson.

Atlanta worked out Miller (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Miller was waived by the Patriots with an injury settlement prior to the start of the regular season, but it looks like he's at least back in football shape now. The Falcons only have two healthy running backs on their active roster currently, so it makes some sense they would be pursuing some depth at that position.

Coleman saw two targets and recorded a 37-yard catch during the Bills' 24-16 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Coleman's practice reps during Week 3 prep were limited by an ankle injury that he sustained in Buffalo's Week 2 win over Detroit. He was cleared to play against the Chargers and ended up playing 32 of 66 offensive snaps (48.5 percent), third most among Bills wide receivers behind Khalil Shakir (48) and DJ Moore (42). Coleman was responsible for the Bills' longest play of the game late in the second quarter, when he hauled in a 37-yard pass from Josh Allen that led to a one-yard touchdown run by the superstar QB on the next play. Coleman is capable of making big plays in any given game, but it's hard to rely on him for consistent production when he's competing against Moore, Shakir, tight end Dalton Kincaid and running back James Cook for targets from Allen, with Ty Johnson and Joshua Palmer also in the mix. The Bills wrap up their three-game homestand this Sunday in an AFC East showdown against the Patriots, whose defense gave up 35 points (including three passing touchdowns) to the Jaguars in a Week 3 loss.