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Leal was waived by the Steelers on Thursday.

Leal appeared in three games with the Steelers after being signed to the active roster Sept. 17, recording two total tackles (one solo) while playing 17 snaps on defense and nine with the special-teams unit. The defensive lineman will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll likely stick around with the practice squad in Pittsburgh.

Norton (foot) is not traveling with the team to Berlin for Sunday's contest against the Colts, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Norton was unable to practice Thursday as he continues to work his way back from a foot injury, and he will now officially remain sidelined in Week 10. The team needs to activate him off injured reserve by Wednesday, or he'll be forced to sit out the rest of the season.

Bergeron (ankle) will not travel to Berlin for Sunday's contest against the Colts, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Bergeron did not participate at practice for the second straight day to open the week as he nurses an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 9 versus New England. In his absence, Kyle Hinton is a top candidate to draw the start at left guard against Indianapolis.

Lindstrom (foot) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Lindstrom was able to return to practice after being unavailable to open the week, and he is expected to travel with the team to Berlin for Sunday morning's contest against the Colts. The offensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full session Friday ahead of the overseas clash.

Banks (neck) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session.

The starting left guard exited Sunday's loss to the Panthers with a stinger, and he still appears to be dealing with the issue. Banks will have two more chances to get in a full practice ahead of Monday's matchup with the Eagles.

Smith is back in Thursday's game against the Broncos after being evaluated for an apparent knee injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Smith was injured on a scramble early in the fourth quarter. He missed two plays but was ultimately cleared to return and is back under center for the Raiders.

McCollum is being evaluated for a possible concussion during Thursday's game against the Broncos.

The safety did not record a stat before exiting. He's played more on special teams than defense this year.

Bredeson (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Bredeson was added to the injury report with an apparent shoulder injury after being a full participant Wednesday. The offensive lineman will look to get back to a full workload at the team's final practice of the week Friday.

Smith is being examined in the medical tent after suffering an apparent knee injury in Thursday's game against the Broncos, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Smith tried to scramble early in the fourth quarter and was tripped up on a tackle around his knee. He was able to walk off the field with a limp and was pointing to his knee. Kenny Pickett is taking over under center for the Raiders for the time being.

Meinerz is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Raiders due to an illness, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Meinerz has started all nine games for Denver this season. Calvin Throckmorton is the next man up at guard.