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The 49ers elevated Turner from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Turner has spent the entire 2025 season on San Francisco's practice squad, but he has the chance to be active due to Jordan Watkins (calf) being sidelined. Turner would likely contribute primarily on special teams if active.

Wirfs (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against the Jets but has a "strong chance" at making his season debut Week 4 versus the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

After practiced in a limited fashion throughout Week 3, Wirfs is expected to take a step forward in activity in Week 4 by participating in drills with the Buccaneers' other starters. So long as his surgically repaired right knee holds up well in practice during the upcoming week, Wirfs should be ready to step back in at his usual spot at left tackle. Graham Barton will protect quarterback Baker Mayfield's blind slide for the third straight game Sunday, but he'll shift back to center once Wirfs rejoins the lineup.

Van Ginkel (concussion), who remains listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Van Ginkel suffered a concussion in Minnesota's Week 1 win over the Bears and was sidelined for the team's Week 2 loss to the Eagles. He took part in practices throughout Week 3, turning in limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full participation Friday. Assuming he was cleared by an independent neurologist following Friday's session, Van Ginkel will be removed from the NFL's concussion protocol and should be able to play Sunday without any restrictions.

The 49ers elevated Martinez from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Martinez served as the backup quarterback to Mac Jones in Week 2. His status is a bit more in question for Week 3 , as Brock Purdy (toe) is officially listed as questionable despite not being expected to start.

Thomas (foot), who remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, is planning to play, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.

Thomas is recovering from a Lisfranc injury and didn't play in the Giants' first two games, but he's seemingly trending toward making his debut after a week of limited practices. The Giants are still keen on taking a cautious approach with the standout left tackle, whose availability ahead of the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff will be determined based on his activity in a pregame workout. If Thomas is ultimately held out or is limited Sunday, Marcus Mbow or James Hudson would be the main candidates to replace him at left tackle.

Darrisaw (knee), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Darrisaw has missed the Vikings' first two games of the season while completing his recovery from October 2024 surgery to address a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, but he looks on track to make his 2025 debut after turning in full practices Wednesday and Friday. Assuming Darrisaw is cleared to play when Minnesota releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, the 26-year-old will likely start at left tackle, though Rapoport notes that his snaps could be managed to some extent.

Fiske (oblique), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fiske suffered an oblique injury during warmups of the Rams' Week 2 win over the Titans and played lighter snaps than usual in the contest, but he was able to practice in limited fashion Friday. The Rams apparently came away encouraged with how Fiske looked during practice, but he could be on a restricted snap count once again this Sunday. He's expected to be officially cleared to play when the Rams release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

The Seahawks elevated Wright from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

The Seahawks are likely to be without Zach Charbonnet (foot), who is officially listed as doubtful, for Sunday's game against New Orleans. That will leave George Holani as the second back on the depth chart, while Wright could be active and contribute primarily on special teams.

Matavao was waived by the Saints on Saturday.

Matavao was selected by the Saints in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he was originally able to crack the team's roster. He played a few snaps on special teams in Weeks 1 and 2, but he'll now be seeking a new opportunity around the league.

The Saints elevated Welch from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Welch has been on the Saints' practice squad since the start of the 2024 season but has never been active for a regular-season game. That could change Sunday against the Seahawks.