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The Commanders signed Jefferson to the active roster Wednesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Jefferson has played in one regular-season game for the Commanders this season. The wide receiver logged three offensive snaps and 13 special-teams snaps in the team's Week 5 tie with the Giants. Jefferson moves to the active roster as No. 1 wide receiver Terry McLaurin (knee) shifts to injured reserve.

The Lions opened the 21-day practice window for Joseph (knee) on Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Joseph opened the regular season on the reserve/PUP list due to a knee injury that he suffered in Week 6 of the 2025 season. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice and was limited in Wednesday's session, and there's a chance that he's activated from the PUP list before Sunday's NFC North tilt against the Vikings. The addition of Joseph would bolster a Lions secondary that welcomed back Brian Branch, who picked off Jordan Love in Detroit's Week 7 win over Green Bay.

Minnesota signed Nesbit (undisclosed) to its practice squad Wednesday.

The Vikings waived Nesbit from their injured reserve list with an injury settlement back in August, but he's now back in the building following Week 7. Minnesota also signed tight end Devin Culp to its practice squad Wednesday.

Minnesota signed Culp to its practice squad Wednesday.

Just a little more than a week after getting cut from the Browns' practice squad, Culp has now found another opportunity with a new club. He suited up for 13 games with the Buccaneers in 2025, catching his only target for six yards and a touchdown.

Bailey did not practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Bailey picked up the injury during the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Dolphins but was able to finish the game, per Cimini. He'll be evaluated throughout the week, and his practice participation over the next two days will shed some light on whether he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Bailey leads all rookies with 5.5 sacks, which is also tied with Carl Granderson, Elijah Ponder and T.J. Watt for fifth-most in the NFL.

The Commanders designated Newton (pectoral) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday.

Newton underwent surgery for a torn pectoral back in August, but it now looks like he's close to being fully recovered. His activity at practice during the week will be worth keeping an eye on as Washington prepares for a Week 8 contest versus the Eagles.

Sweat (knee) is week-to-week and is unlikely to suit up for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reported Wednesday.

Sweat did not participate in Wednesday's practice as he continues to deal with the knee injury he sustained in the Jets' Week 7 loss to the Dolphins. The defensive tackle will likely miss Week 8 against the Raiders and could miss even longer due to the new injury.

The Browns signed Ryan to the practice squad Wednesday.

The Browns waived Ryan from the active roster Monday. The tight end cleared waivers and was promptly invited back to the team as part of the 16-man practice squad. Ryan has played in six regular-season games for the Browns this year and has accumulated 73 special-teams snaps and two offensive snaps with no box-score output.

Parkinson did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Parkinson may have picked up the injury during the Rams' 35-21 win over the Raiders in Week 7, when he caught five of six targets for 48 yards. He'll have two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. Terrance Ferguson (ankle) will remain on IR for Week 8, so if Parkinson cannot play, then Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen would serve as the Rams' top tight ends.

Burks (foot) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Burks was injured toward the end of Washington's Week 6 loss to the 49ers two Monday nights ago, but he was at least able to get in a limited session coming out of the bye week. With Terry McLaurin (knee) done for the year, Burks is expected to take on a larger role, along with rookie Antonio Williams, behind Stefon Diggs (hand) at wide receiver.