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Surtain (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Seahawks.

Surtain was held out of practice all week by an ankle injury, which will cause him to miss a second consecutive game. Meanwhile, fellow starting outside cornerback Riley Moss (ribs) earned the questionable tag for Thursday's game, and if he returns, then the second starting spot would go to one of Jahdae Barron or Kris Abrams-Draine. Surtain's next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Hibner (hand) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Hibner was able to play through the hand injury he suffered during Sunday's game at Atlanta and finish that contest, but it looks like it's still bothering him as the Ravens begin preparing for Week 6. He'll likely need to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday to give himself a realistic chance to play Sunday at Cleveland.

Woods (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Woods exited the Patriots' Week 5 win over the Raiders early with a shoulder injury and did not return. The cornerback likely aggravated a pre-existing issue in the contest but was still able to suit up for practice Wednesday. Woods played through the injury to start the Week 5 contest and will likely do the same for Week 6 against the Jets unless Carlton Davis (neck) and Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) are healthy enough to reclaim their starting spots at outside cornerback.

The Saints signed Hunter to the practice squad Wednesday.

Hunter was cut from the Dolphins' practice squad Tuesday, but it didn't take long for the 2025 fourth-rounder to find a new opportunity with the Saints. Lead back Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on injured reserve, and with Alvin Kamara still working through a back issue, Hunter is a candidate to be elevated to the Saints' active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants on Sunday.

Jones (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jones exited the Patriots' Week 5 win over the Raiders in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury. The linebacker was questionable to return to the contest but was unable to get back on the field before the game concluded. Jones already participating in practice may mean the injury is not that significant. If the 29-year-old keeps participating in practice, he should suit up for Sunday's game against the Jets.

The Saints signed Austin to the practice squad Wednesday.

Austin was signed to the Saints' active roster Oct. 1 after being elevated from the practice squad for each of the team's first three games of the regular season. As such, he is not eligible to suit up for the Saints again in 2026 unless he's signed back to the 53-man roster.

Bowers (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Bowers was limited last Wednesday before putting in a full practice a day later, so it seems likely the Raiders are employing a similar strategy this week. Bowers did not appear limited at all in Week 5 while putting up 110 yards and his third score in three games.

Elliss (calf) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Elliss has sat out the Saints' last two games due to a lingering calf injury, and his status for Week 6 now appears to be up in the air too. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance of suiting up Sunday against the Giants.

Johnson (hamstring) was considered limited at the Bills' walkthrough practice Wednesday.

Johnson reeled in all four of his targets for 72 yards during Monday night's 37-34 overtime win against the Rams, but he may have picked up a hamstring injury in the process. The running back's ability to be limited Wednesday is a positive sign, but he'll have two more chances to log a full practice and erase any concern about his availability for Sunday's contest versus Las Vegas.

Gonzalez (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Gonzalez had not practiced since sustaining a shoulder injury in the Patriots' Week 3 loss to the Jaguars. The cornerback's upgrade to limited participation is a huge step forward, and the star could be back as soon as Week 6 against the Jets.