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Carter reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Carter was elevated from the practice squad for the first time this season in the wake of James Conner's season-ending foot injury. However, Carter logged just four snaps on offense and one play on special teams during Thursday's 23-20 loss to the Seahawks, and his only carry for one yard on third down in the middle of the second quarter was followed by a Blake Gillikin punt. Trey Benson (37 of 67 offensive snaps) and Emari Demercado (26) handled the bulk of the backfield reps, with the former turning 13 touches into 54 yards from scrimmage and the latter recording 21 total yards and a receiving TD on his four touches. While Carter can be elevated two more times, he doesn't appear to be an immediate candidate to contribute to the Cardinals' running game.

Nwosu logged five tackles (three solo) during the Seahawks' 23-20 win over the Cardinals on Thursday.

Nwosu served in a rotational role at linebacker in the two games entering Thursday's NFC West bout. However, he played a season-high 38 snaps on defense, most of which came after DeMarcus Lawrence left the game due to a thigh injury that he suffered late in the first quarter. Nwosu would be in line to start in Week 5 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 5 if Lawrence is unable to play.

Havenstein (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Although Havenstein is listed as questionable, head coach Sean McVay relayed Friday that he "feels good" about the veteran offensive lineman's chances of suiting up Sunday. Warren McClendon or D.J. Humphries would be candidates to take over at right tackle if Havenstein was unable to play.

Gardner (head) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Gardner was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a head injury. He's logged back-to-back full practices to open the week and is on track to play in Monday's AFC East showdown against the Dolphins in Miami. Gardner has logged 10 tackles (seven solo) and three pass defenses through the first three games of the regular season.

West (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Jacksonville.

West suffered a broken thumb in Week 3 against the Cardinals, and he's expected to require surgery to address it. In his absence, Alfred Collins and Jordan Jefferson stand to see an increase in workload at defensive tackle behind starters Kalia Davis and Jordan Elliott versus the Jaguars.

Milum (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Milum will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game to open the 2025 campaign due to a knee injury. The rookie was able to log a limited practice Friday, so he'll look to build off of that next week in an attempt to make his NFL debut against the Chiefs on Oct. 6.

Richardson (hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday versus Chicago, Paul Gutierrez of Raiders.com reports.

Richardson was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday before logging a full session Friday. The cornerback was forced to miss the team's Week 3 loss to the Commanders due to a hamstring injury, and if he can't go in Week 4 against the Bears, it wouldn't carry much an impact on the Raiders' defense.

Hampton (illness) does not carry an injury designation in Sunday's matchup with Indianapolis, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Hampton will be back in action in Week 4 after missing the team's 33-26 loss to the Eagles in Week 3 due to an illness. The 25-year-old will return to his spot as a top reserve option at outside linebacker behind Byron Young and Jared Verse against the Colts.

Avila (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest against the Colts, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Avila is slated to return to action after missing the team's last two contests due to a sprained ankle that he suffered in Week 1 against the Texans. The 26-year-old will return to his starting role at left guard versus Indianapolis in Week 4.

Jones (knee/hamstring) underwent surgery to address a torn LCL in his right knee and a hamstring avulsion Thursday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Jones suffered both of the injuries in the team's 13-10 loss to the Packers in Week 3, and he will now shift his focus to being ready to go for the 2026 campaign. In his absence, Cornelius Lucas is expected to take over at starting left tackle moving forward with the Browns this season.