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Lions coach Dan Campbell said Sunday that Wright is dealing with an injury to his trachea and could be in for with a long-term absence, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Pressreports.

Wright didn't play Thursday against Green Bay, and it sounds like he could be sidelined awhile. Sam LaPorta (back) is expected to miss the rest of the season, so Ross Dwelley and Anthony Firkser will be the Lions' top two tight ends should Wright indeed be in for further absences. Campbell also indicated that Wright is undergoing further scans, so his timeline for a potential return remains uncertain.

Purdy completed 16 of 29 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-8 win over the Browns. He added four rushing yards and a TD on two carries.

High winds in Cleveland made passing difficult, but Purdy was able to connect with Jauan Jennings for a seven-yard score in the fourth quarter after the QB ran in a two-yard touchdown of his own in the third. The rushing score was Purdy's first in three starts since returning from a toe injury and is the best sign yet that he's fully healthy. He'll get a bye to rest up next week before the 49ers host the Titans in Week 15.

Hooker sustained a rib injury during the Titans' 25-3 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Hooker appeared to sustain the injury late in the fourth quarter and did not return, finishing with four tackles (three solo). He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of his injury, and rookie third-rounder Kevin Winston would be slated to start at safety alongside Xavier Woods if Hooker were to miss time.

The Lions signed Ricci to the practice squad Sunday.

Ricci was cut by the Vikings Aug. 26 and had not yet been signed to a practice squad or roster this regular season. The tight end likely was signed for additional depth amid the absences of Sam LaPorta (back), Brock Wright (neck) and Shane Zylstra (ankle).

Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Collins suffered a quad injury during Cleveland's loss to the 49ers on Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN reports.

Collins is set to undergo imaging on his quad after being carted off in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup. If the 30-year-old is forced to miss any games, Shelby Harris should fill in as one of the team's starting defensive tackles.

Restrepo (ankle) was carted off the field toward the end of the fourth quarter of the Titans' 25-3 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.

Restrepo made his NFL regular-season debut in Week 12 and finished with two catches (on six targets) for 26 yards. He was elevated to the active roster to play in Sunday's game and hauled in his lone target for 15 yards, but he suffered a serious ankle injury late, which puts his availability for the rest of the 2025 season in jeopardy.

Gilman recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Thursday's 32-14 loss to the Bengals.

Gilman also played on all 83 defensive snaps, the seventh time this season he's played on every defensive snap. Gilman has 34 tackles (18 solo), three pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in seven games with the Ravens since being traded by the Chargers in early October.

Al-Shaair cleared the league's concussion protocol and returned to Sunday's game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Al-Shaair did not miss much before returning to his role as the Texans' middle linebacker and defensive signal caller. Christian Harris will take a backseat to the captain and will likely not have many more defensive snaps.

Jones finished with six tackles (one solo), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in Thursday's 32-14 loss to the Bengals.

The defensive tackle stripped the ball and fell on it himself as the Ravens tried to keep themselves alive for a late comeback. Jones also played on more half of the defensive snaps for the 10th time in his 11 games this season. He has 33 tackles (15 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass breakups on the year.

Starks made six tackles (one solo) in Thursday's 32-14 loss to the Bengals.

The safety has now made at least four stops in every game but two this season. He has also played on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps in all 12 contests. For the year, Starks has 65 tackles (34 solo) and two interceptions.