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Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said Douglas (ankle) is day-to-day and could practice Wednesday, Travis Wingfield of the team's official site reports.

Douglas was inactive for Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Chiefs due to the ankle injury, but the Dolphins are seemingly optimistic that his absence won't extend beyond that. The rookie wideout has carved out a notable role right off the bat for Miami, logging snap shares north of 85 percent in both of the team's first two games while producing a 7-113-0 receiving line on 10 targets.

Hall is considered week-to-week after an MRI on Monday revealed that his thigh injury isn't significant as feared, Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn shed more light on the severity of Hall's injury when he speaks to the media Wednesday, but the running back seemingly avoided any sort of a major damage to his thigh that would result in an extended stint on injured reserve. However, with Hall being classified as week-to-week, he may be facing an uphill battle to make it back for the Jets' next game Sunday at Chicago. After Hall exited in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Lions, Braelon Allen handled six touches over the Jets' final two possessions. Allen and Isaiah Davis would both be in store for expanded roles if Hall ends up missing any time.

Head coach Jeff Hafley said Monday that he considers Wright (stinger/foot) to be "day-to-day," Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Wright's health is notable considering the Dolphins lost No. 1 RB De'Von Achane to a torn ACL during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. Having said that, Hafley also called Wright "day-to-day" last Monday after he emerged from Week 2 at San Francisco with a stinger and foot injury, which didn't allow him to play Week 3. Wright likely will need to get through this week without a DNP to put himself in the running to help cover for the absent Achane. Currently, Ollie Gordon is the only healthy RB on Miami's active roster.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that Etienne will have some "time lost" due to the hamstring injury he sustained in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Raiders, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Moore noted that a specific timeline for Etienne's return hasn't been established, making it uncertain whether or not the running back will be able to avoid a stint on injured reserve. At the very least, Etienne will be sidelined for the Saints' Week 4 game against the Falcons next Monday, which likely paves the way for Alvin Kamara to take on an expanded profile in the backfield after working in a complementary role the previous two weeks. Reserve backs Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson should also be in store for more opportunities for however long Etienne is out.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he still has no update regarding how long Reed (neck) will be sidelined, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Reed is just over a week removed from sustaining a serious-looking neck injury during the Packers' Sept. 20 win over the Jets, which resulted in the wide receiver being stretchered off the field and required an overnight hospital stay. Since Reed returned to Green Bay, the Packers haven't provided many details on his status, as the 26-year-old is seemingly still being evaluated before a timeline for a return is established. Though LaFleur didn't definitively rule Reed out for Week 4 matchup against the Buccaneers, all signs point to the wideout missing a second straight game.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen reiterated Monday that Pierce didn't undergo surgery on his left heel and is continuing to rehab the injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network had previously relayed last week that Pierce would avoid another procedure after aggravating his surgically repaired heel in a Sept. 20 loss to the Chiefs, but that report was called into question after the wideout was spotted Sunday moving around the Colts locker room with the aid of a scooter while he had a cast on his left foot. Apparently, Pierce is using the cast for extra protection and using the scooter to keep weight off the injured foot, which he hopes will accelerate the healing process. Pierce is without a timeline to return to game action, but he'll have to miss at least three more contests after landing on injured reserve over the weekend.

Oliver was diagnosed with a torn biceps following an MRI on Monday and is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

According to Fowler, Oliver is a long shot to make a full recovery from surgery before the end of the regular season, though the tight end may have an outside chance at being available in the playoffs, should the Vikings qualify. A key blocker for the Vikings, Oliver had taken the field for 56.9 percent of the team's offensive snaps through the first three games and recorded three receptions for 46 yards on five targets.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Parsons (knee) hasn't experienced any setbacks but won't be cleared to practice this week, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Because he was placed on the PUP list July 28, Parsons has been eligible to resume practicing since Week 2, but the Packers aren't yet ready to open his 21-day evaluation window. Parsons had previously told Ryan Wood of USA Today that the Packers' Oct. 18 game against the Cowboys was a "very realistic" target for him to make his 2026 debut, but in order for that to happen, the star edge rusher would likely have to start practicing by next week.

Horn sustained a torn quadriceps during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Browns and is expected to miss 6-to-12 weeks, Mike Kaye and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com report.

Horn plans to seek a second opinion before establishing a treatment plan for the injury, which could include surgery. Regardless, the two-time Pro Bowler will be headed for injured reserve, with his loss further weakening an already depleted Carolina defensive backfield. Along with Horn, Mike Jackson (groin) exited Sunday's game with an injury, so Carolina could need to break in two new starting cornerbacks Week 4 against the Lions.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he's "hopeful" to have Collins available for the Texans' Week 4 game against the Cowboys, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Collins is working his way back from a Grade 1 hamstring strain, which has kept him from playing in either of the Texans' last two games. He hasn't practiced during the past two weeks either, so Collins would likely need to get back on the field as at least a limited participant at some point between Wednesday and Friday to have a realistic shot at suiting up against the Cowboys on Sunday. The Texans' playoff hopes have already taken a hit following an 0-3 start to the season, but the potential return of their No. 1 receiver could invigorate an offense that has struggled in his absence over the past two weeks.