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The Saints signed Austin from their practice squad to their active roster Thursday.

Austin was elevated from the practice squad each of the first three weeks, so this signing was necessary for him to continue to be part of New Orleans' gameday roster. The Notre Dame product hasn't been a big part of the team's offense, however, logging just 20 offensive snaps across three contests and catching his only target for seven yards. Austin should continue to work in a depth wideout role behind Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele and Bryce Lance.

Baun (concussion) did not practice Thursday.

Baun sustained a concussion in the loss to the Bears in Week 3. He missed practice for a second consecutive day, so things don't look promising regarding his availability for Sunday's game against the Rams. If Baun is ultimately ruled out in Week 4, Jeremiah Trotter could be more involved.

Okada (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Seahawks' practice Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Okada was able to make his return to practice for the first time since the beginning of the regular season. The safety is nursing a hamstring injury that he suffered in early September, but Wednesday's session is a major step forward in his recovery. Okada will have two more chances to log a full practice before potentially making his regular-season debut versus the Chargers on Sunday.

Ward was signed to the Giants' active roster Thursday, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Ward has started the season as a member of the Vikings' practice squad, but he will now head to New York. The 32-year-old registered 31 total tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks, over 17 regular-season games with Tennessee in 2025, and he will now have a chance to operate as a top depth option behind Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter at outside linebacker with the Giants.

Hodge (knee) was waived with an injury settlement by the 49ers on Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Hodge appeared in all three games for San Francisco thus far this season, bringing in his only target for 18 yards. There's a chance the team will bring him back once he's healthy, so his days with the organization may not be finished.

Porter (back) wasn't listed on the Cowboys' injury report Friday, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.

Prior to getting shipped from Pittsburgh to Dallas on Wednesday evening, Porter was listed as a full participant Monday and Tuesday before a limited showing Wednesday resulted in him being ruled out for Week 4. Now that he's with a different organization, though, he'll have an immediate chance to suit up with his new team. Whether or not that's plausible, coach Brian Schottenheimer told Tommy Yarish of the team's official site Thursday, "We'd like him to play, but we'll see how the week goes." Friday's injury report will reveal Porter's odds to make his Cowboys debut this weekend.

Cashman (elbow) was limited in Thursday's practice session.

Cashman has begun the week with consecutive limited practices after apparently hurting his elbow during this past Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. The veteran defender has gotten off to a superb start to the campaign, recording 2.5 sacks among 25 total tackles through three games. Cashman may need to practice in full Friday to avoid getting an injury designation heading into the weekend.

Revel (knee/ankle) did not practice Thursday, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Revel was injured in the Week 3 loss to the Ravens. While he avoided a major injury, his availability for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Texans is in jeopardy. With Cobie Durant (hamstring) also in danger of missing Sunday's contest, Joey Porter (back), who has a chance to make his debut for the Cowboys in Week 4 after being traded by the Steelers, might be busier than originally anticipated, assuming he's available.

Van Ness (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday.

Van Ness is dealing with a shoulder injury that he suffered during last Thursday's loss to the Falcons. He's been been a limited practice participant on consecutive days to begin Week 4 prep, so he has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers. However, if he ends up being unable to suit up, Brenton Cox could get more defensive snaps.

Blackmon (calf) was a limited participant at the Saints' practice Thursday.

Blackmon is dealing with a calf injury to open the week, forcing him to be limited at Thursday's session. The safety will have two more opportunities to log a full practice prior to Monday night's matchup with Atlanta.