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The Rams signed Mevis to their practice squad Wednesday.

The Missouri product competed with Nick Folk for the Jets' top placekicking spot throughout the preseason but ultimately lost the job. Now in Los Angeles, Mevis gives the Rams another option at kicker, as Joshua Karty has converted on just 10 of his 15 field-goal attempts through eight games this season.

Lewis (shoulder) was not spotted at Wednesday's practice, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Lewis was forced out of Jacksonville's narrow Week 9 win over the Raiders early due to a shoulder issue, and it looks like his availability for Sunday's road matchup against the Texans is uncertain as a result. After Lewis' early departure versus Las Vegas and with Travis Hunter (knee) on IR, Jarrian Jones stepped into a starting role on defense and tallied a season-high 10 tackles (six solo) plus one pass defensed.

Rams head coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that "the plan we had in place" is for Williams (shoulder) to return to the lineup Sunday against the 49ers, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Williams hasn't played since Week 7 due to a shoulder injury McVay called a "little setback," but it appears the starting cornerback is trending toward a Week 10 return. McVay said "the hope and optimism" is that Williams will suit up on the road against San Francisco on Sunday. With Ahkello Witherspoon (collarbone) on IR and not expected to return until at least December, Williams' return to the field will represent a notable boost for Los Angeles' defense.

Graham was waived by the Falcons on Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

The Texas product appeared in just two games for the Falcons this season prior to his release, recording four total tackles across 56 defensive snaps. In a corresponding move, Atlanta signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to its active roster Wednesday.

Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that Lindstrom (foot) is considered day-to-day, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

The veteran from Boston College suffered a foot injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 9 loss to the Patriots, so it's a positive sign that he's considered day-to-day. Lindstrom's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the clearest indication of whether he can play in the Week 10 matchup against the Colts in Berlin.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Davis is "getting close" to suiting up for game action but that the team is still not putting a timeline on his return, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Davis inked with Buffalo's practice squad early September but spent most of the season to date sidelined with a knee injury. However, he came off the practice-squad injured list in late October and is now ramping up his activity level. While the veteran wideout will likely remain sidelined Sunday versus Miami, expect Davis to contribute on offense for Buffalo at some stage this season.

Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that Bergeron (ankle) is considered week-to-week and likely won't play in the Week 10 matchup against the Colts, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

The 25-year-old exited the Falcons' Week 9 loss to the Patriots with an ankle injury. While Bergeron is likely sidelined in Berlin on Sunday, expect Kyle Hinton to operate as Atlanta's top left guard.

Boutte (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

With a DNP to start the week, Boutte's status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers remains cloudy. If he ends up limited or out in Week 10, Kyle Williams would likely see added snaps, with Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas and Mack Hollins available to handle targets that might otherwise go to Boutte.

Frazier (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.

Frazier has missed the Lions' first eight games this season due to a knee injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. The Lions now have 21 days to activate the rookie offensive lineman to the active roster before he reverts to the reserve/PUP list, and he's likely to operate as one of Detroit's top reserve guards once fully healthy.

Stevenson (toe) won't practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Stevenson, who was inactive for the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Falcons, has two more chances to practice before injury designations are assigned for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. In his absence versus Atlanta, TreVeyon Henderson started and logged a 75 percent snap share, en route to carrying 14 times and being targeted six times, while Terrell Jennings was on the field for 25 percent of the team's snaps on offense, rushing 11 times and recording one target.