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Fairchild (knee) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated injury report.

Fairchild was forced to miss the team's 27-18 loss to the Packers on Sunday due to a knee issue, so the fact he was considered a full participant Monday is significant. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to officially log a full practice before Thursday's matchup with the Steelers.

Castro-Fields (hamstring) was signed to the Eagles' practice squad Monday.

Castro-Fields will return to Philadelphia after being waived by the team with an injury settlement in August. The cornerback had been dealing with a hamstring injury, but he now appears to be back to full health.

Goldman (illness) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bears.

Goldman was added to the injury report Sunday due to an illness and is set to miss his first game of the season. He's served in a rotational role along the Washington defensive line, so the combination of Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw and Jer'Zhan Newton should all see a slight bump in involvement.

Branch is expected to appeal his one-game suspension, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Branch was suspended for one game after his altercation with multiple players on the Chiefs following Sunday night's 30-17 loss to Kansas City. The safety is set to miss the team's Week 7 matchup with the Buccaneers as a result, unless his appeal is successful and he is granted eligibility to play.

Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bears but will be available as the emergency third quarterback.

Johnson has fluctuated between being the backup and third-string quarterback in Washington based on the health of Jayden Daniels. With Daniels set to start in Week 6, Johnson will be inactive for the second consecutive week.

Jones won't play Monday in Atlanta due to a calf injury.

Jones sustained the injury during pregame warmups. Fellow DT Deone Walker was spotted working with the first-team defense ahead of Monday's game. With a Week 7 bye on tap, Jones' next chance for game action is Sunday, Oct. 26 at Carolina.

Moody will start Monday night's contest against the Commanders.

Moody was elevated from the practice squad to fill in for Cairo Santos (thigh) on Monday Night Football. Moody went 1-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made both his PATs in Week 1 with the 49ers before being let go by the team.

Santos (thigh) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Commanders.

Santos will be forced to miss Week 6 while dealing with a right thigh injury. In Santos' place, Jake Moody will make his Chicago debut after being elevated from the practice squad for Monday Night Football.

Akins signed with the Jaguars' practice squad Monday.

With Brenton Strange (IR, quadriceps) and Quintin Morris (groin) ruled out for Week 7 against the Rams in London, Akins could be elevated to the gameday roster to join Hunter Long and Johnny Mundt at tight end for the Jaguars.

Lloyd (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Lloyd played just 27 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday against the Seahawks, and the calf injury would seem to explain why. Ventrell Miller was the beneficiary of Lloyd's absence and would be the likely frontrunner to fill Lloyd's role against the Rams.