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The Lions designated Thomas (forearm) to return from injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News initially reported that Thomas would be designated to return from IR on Tuesday, but the Lions have opted to open the 2020 fifth-rounder's 21-day practice window a day earlier. Thomas is in the final stages of his recovery from a broken forearm that he sustained in late September, and his practice participation this week will determine whether he's activated off IR ahead of the Lions' NFC North tilt against the Vikings on Sunday.

Johnson (leg) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday.

Johnson was back at practice to open the week, launching a 21-day window for the team to activate him from IR. If he is ultimately unable to be activated in that time frame, the safety will remain sidelined for the rest of the year.

Greenlaw's suspension was lifted Monday, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

The NFL suspended Greenlaw for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct due to his actions in the Broncos' Week 7 win over the Giants. He missed Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys as a result, but the seventh-year linebacker is on track to play against Houston in Week 9.

Robinson is expected to be sidelined "for a few weeks" due to a high-ankle sprain that he sustained during the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens on Sunday, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Robinson sustained the injury during the opening kickoff of Sunday's game and was unable to return. He is a candidate to land on injured reserve given the severity of the injury, which would force him to miss at least the next four games. The fourth-year pro has served on both special teams and on defense as a rotational defensive end, so his absence will mean more defensive snaps for Daniel Hardy and starters Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo.

Spillane totaled 14 tackles (five solo) and one interception during the Patriots' 32-13 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Spillane played every single defensive snap in Sunday's win and led both teams with a season-high 14 stops. He also logged his second interception of the season in the third quarter, when he picked off a Dillon Gabriel pass intended for David Njoku and returned it for 33 yards, which led to a one-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to Stefon Diggs three plays later. Spillane has recorded at least nine tackles in five of his last six outings and is up to 67 stops through eight regular-season games, which is tied with Nate Landman for eighth most in the NFL.

Surtain could land on injured reserve after he suffered a pectoral strain in the team's 44-24 win over the Cowboys on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Surtain sustained the injury in the first half of the contest, ultimately not returning to action following the break. The cornerback will not need to undergo surgery, but he's expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks while recovering from the injury, per NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. Surtain is set to get a second opinion on the injury in the near future, but at minimum, he can be considered week-to-week for the time being.

Sherwood logged five tackles (two solo) and one pass defense during the Jets' 39-38 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Sherwood played every single defensive snap through the first seven games of the regular season, but he logged just 41 of 59 defensive snaps (69.5 percent) during Sunday's comeback win. The reason for his dip in playing time isn't clear, but it should be worth monitoring as the Jets head into their Week 9 bye. Sherwood is up to 75 total tackles across eight regular-season games, which is tied with Tennessee's Cedric Gray for second most in the NFL behind Miami's Jordyn Brooks (85).

Wiggins (groin) was considered to be a limited participant at Monday's walkthrough.

Wiggins popped up on the estimated injury report with an apparent groin issue. The cornerback recorded seven total tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 30-16 win over Chicago, and he may have suffered the injury in the process. Wiggins will have two more chances to log a full session before Thursday Night Football against Miami.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Winters is considered day-to-day due to a knee injury he sustained during Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Texans, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Winters injured his knee early in the third quarter of Sunday's game. He was able to return briefly before being ruled out early in the fourth frame and finished with 11 tackles (seven solo) while playing 58 of 80 defensive snaps (72.5 percent). The good news for Winters is that the he has avoided a serious injury, though the third-year linebacker's practice participation over the coming week will be worth monitoring ahead of the 49ers' Week 9 clash against the Giants.

Buchanan (calf) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report.

Buchanan compiled six total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears, but he may have left the game a little worse for wear. The linebacker is dealing with an apparent calf injury, which forced him to be considered less than 100 percent at the team's walkthrough Monday. Buchanan will have two more chances to log a full session before Thursday night's matchup with the Dolphins.