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The Raiders waived Shorter on Monday.

The move corresponds with the Raiders signing veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett to the active roster. Shorter was signed to the Raiders' active roster in early September after initially failing to make the 53-man squad at the end of training camp, though he mostly saw the field on special teams. Assuming he clears waivers, the third-year pro will look to join a team in need of depth at special teams and wide receiver.

Purdy (toe) has a chance to return to action Sunday at the Giants, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. "It's too early to say," coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday. "I don't think it's a long shot. We'll see how he's doing on Wednesday."

One week removed from Shanahan saying it was a "stretch" for Purdy to play this past Sunday in Houston, the coach was more optimistic in his phrasing, indicating that the 49ers are keeping the door open for the fourth-year pro to see his first game action since Week 4. Shanahan also told David Lombardi of SFStandard.com that fill-in QB Mac Jones emerged from Week 8 action with a knee contusion and is "day-to-day." Should the worst-case scenario come to pass and both QBs get ruled out for the road contest against the Giants, undrafted rookie Adrian Martinez might be in line to make his first NFL start.

Head coach Matt LaFleur relayed Monday that the Packers are "concerned" about the pectoral injury Niemann sustained during the Packers' 35-25 win over the Steelers on Sunday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Niemann sustained the injury during the second half of Sunday's game and finished with three tackles (two solo) while playing 17 snaps on special teams. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of his pectoral injury, but the 2021 sixth-rounder could be facing a stint on injured reserve. Niemann has worked exclusively on special teams this season, though his absence would deplete the Packers' depth at linebacker.

Fitzpatrick (finger) was estimated as a full participant on Monday's practice report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Fitzpatrick left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Falcons due to a finger injury, but he may have been cleared to return if the score was more competitive. Barring any setbacks over the next two days, the veteran safety should be cleared to play against the Ravens on Thursday. Fitzpatrick has accumulated 45 tackles (33 solo), five pass defenses (one interception) and one fumble recovery through eight regular-season games.

The Dolphins estimated Melifonwu (hand) as a limited practice participant on Monday's report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Melifonwu was unable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons after sustaining a hand injury, and he finished the contest with five tackles (four solo) while playing 44 snaps on defense and eight on special teams. The Dolphins are operating on a short week as they play against the Ravens on Thursday, so Melifonwu will have less time to recover prior to that contest. With Melifonwu and Ashtyn Davis (quadriceps) both dealing with injuries, the Dolphins may have to turn to Elijah Campbell or Dante Trader to start at safety alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick for Week 9 against Baltimore.

Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that he's "very confident" Jackson (hamstring) will return to action in Week 9 at Miami, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports. "I expect him to be out there Thursday," Harbaugh added.

The Ravens have yet to produce their first injury report of the week, but Jackson appears on course to end a three-game absence due to a right hamstring injury. Should he have a setback and end up missing Thursday's contest, Tyler Huntley would get another start after leading the Ravens to a win over the Bears in Week 8.

Eskridge (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Eskridge was carted to the locker room during the first half of Sunday's game against the Falcons due to a shoulder injury, and he was not cleared to return. Monday's report is an estimate since the Dolphins didn't practice, so his practice participation over the next two days will shed light on whether he can play against the Ravens on Thursday. Ollie Gordon would be in line for more work as a returner on kickoffs alongside Malik Washington if Eskridge is not cleared to play against Baltimore.

The Dolphins estimated Davis (quadriceps) as a DNP on Monday's practice report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Davis did not return to Sunday's game against the Falcons after sustaining a quadriceps injury on the Dolphins' first defensive series. Miami could be shorthanded at safety against Baltimore on Thursday if Davis and Ifeatu Melifonwu (hand) are unable to play, and their absences could thrust Elijah Campbell or rookie fifth-rounder Dante Trader into a starting role alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick. Davis' practice participation over the next two days will determine his chances of playing against the Ravens on Thursday.

Tennessee signed Robinson off the Packers' practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Robinson spent the first eight weeks of the regular season on Green Bay's practice squad but was not elevated for a single contest. The 2025 seventh-round pick will take the roster spot opened up by Tennessee's trade of Roger McCreary to the Rams.

Chubb was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report due to a shoulder injury, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Chubb likely picked up the injury during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Falcons, when he logged two tackles while playing 31 defensive snaps. The Dolphins didn't practice Monday, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide more clarity on his status for Thursday's home game against the Ravens.