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Wilson finished Thursday's loss to the Chargers with 10 tackles (six solo).

One of Wilson's stops came on special teams, while the others came on defensive plays. The veteran linebacker finished second on Minnesota in tackles and reached the double-digit mark for the first time this season. Wilson has tallied 51 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles through seven contests on the campaign.

Metellus recorded six tackles (three solo) and an interception in a loss to the Chargers on Thursday.

Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense dominated Thursday, but Metellus offered some resistance when he picked off Herbert midway through the third quarter. The interception was Metellus' second of the season, which already ties his career-high mark for a campaign. Metellus also has registered 41 tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through seven games.

Cashman registered 11 tackles (six solo) in Thursday's Week 8 loss to the Chargers.

Cashman was Minnesota's leading tackler in a game dominated by Los Angeles. The 11 stops marked a season high for the veteran linebacker, who missed four weeks earlier in the campaign due to a hamstring injury. Cashman has logged 100 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps both weeks since his return from IR.

Graham (coach's decision) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Giants.

Graham just came out of retirement to sign a one-year contract with Philadelphia on Thursday, and it appears the team would like to give him more time to get reacclimated before throwing him straight back into game action. For Week 8 at least, 2024 third-rounder Jalyx Hunt and Joshua Uche figure to be the Eagles' top two options on the edge.

Bennett (pectoral) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Giants.

Bennett will miss his fifth straight game due to a pectoral issue in Week 8 despite managing a full practice Friday. Bennett's absence along with that of Adoree' Jackson (concussion) will leave Kelee Ringo as Philadelphia's nickel corner behind Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.

Huzzie (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against San Francisco.

Huzzie has been on the reserve/non-football injury list all season. He was able to begin practicing last week and logged a trio of full practices this week, but he'll wait at least another week before being active on game day for the first time as a pro. Huzzie was signed by the Texans as an undrafted free agent in May.

Brendel (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game at Houston, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Brendel will miss his first game of the season in Week 8 due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 7 versus the Falcons. In his absence, Matt Hennessy projects to start at center Sunday at Houston.

Gifford (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Houston, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Gifford was a limited participant at practice Friday, so it seems his availability for Week 8 is close to a coin-flip proposition. He's played most of his snaps so far this year on special teams, so the 49ers will have to try to replace his production in that phase if he can't go.

Overshown (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Denver, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Overshown was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday and logged a trio of limited practices this week. However, he's not ready to make his season debut and may not do so until utilizing his entire 21-day practice window. That would put the target date for his season debut Monday, Nov. 17 in Week 11 against Las Vegas, following Dallas' Week 10 bye.

The Jets claimed King from waivers on Friday, Susanna Welr of the team's official site reports.

King appeared in five games for the Vikings after they selected him in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but they opted to move on from him mid-season, and now he's getting a second chance with the Jets. He's played 77 special teams snaps compared to just three defensive snaps so far this season.