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Wayne reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday.

Wayne was elevated for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's win over San Francisco, as both Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) were unable to suit up. He took the field for 35 of the Texans' 80 offensive snaps -- third-most among Houston wideouts -- and caught both of his targets for 20 yards. Wayne's likelihood of being elevated again for a Week 9 game versus Denver could depend on whether Collins and/or Kirk is able to return to action.

Davis reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Davis was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 44-24 loss to the Broncos, logging two carries for three yards while playing four offensive snaps. Additionally, he was on the field for 20 snaps with the special-teams unit. Davis can be elevated once more this season before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

Zappe reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Zappe was elevated ahead of Sunday's Week 8 loss to New England with Shedeur Sanders inactive due to a back injury. However, Zappe didn't get into the game against his former team. The Browns are on bye Week 9, and Zappe's chances of being elevated Week 10 likely hinges on whether Sanders is able to return.

Carlson reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Carlson was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 30-16 loss to the Ravens, failing to record any stats while playing four snaps on offense and seven snaps with the special-teams unit. The tight end finished third in offensive snaps behind Colston Loveland (51) and Durham Smythe (20) at his position, and if Cole Kmet (back) remains out in Week 9, Carlson could be elevated again prior to the team's matchup with the Bengals.

Tunsil has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's Week 8 game against Kansas City due to a hamstring injury.

Tunsil hurt his hamstring on the Commanders' first offensive possession and temporarily exited before returning in the second quarter. However, the veteran left tackle was ruled out after halftime. Brandon Coleman has entered the contest in Tunsil's stead.

Elliott (knee) is likely to miss the remainder of the campaign, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Elliott hurt his knee in Sunday's loss to the Packers. Fowler notes that the safety's ACL is intact and that Elliott is trying to work through the injury but adds that a return this season "is not considered likely at this point." Chuck Clark figures to step in as a near-every-down player during Elliott's absence.

Hooker reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Hooker was elevated to serve as Andy Dalton's backup in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills, failing to enter the game. The quarterback could be elevated to the active roster again in Week 9 versus the Packers if Bryce Young (ankle) remains sidelined.

Smith posted eight tackles (four solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 23-3 victory versus New Orleans.

Smith's eight stops ranked second on the Saints. The second-year safety has racked up at least six tackles in all eight of the Buccaneers' games this season and has logged a robust 66 stops on the campaign.

Dennis notched seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 23-3 win against New Orleans.

On the Saints' second drive, the team drove into Tampa Bay territory before Dennis threw a wrench into the series with a 10-yard sack of Spencer Rattler. It was Dennis' second sack in as many games after he went without a sack for the first six weeks of the campaign. With 2.0 sacks on the season, Dennis has already established a career-high mark.

Stick reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Stick operated as the team's backup quarterback behind Kirk Cousins in Sunday's 34-10 loss to Miami, failing to enter the game. The quarterback could be elevated to the active roster again in Week 9 versus the Patriots if Michael Penix (knee) remains unavailable.