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Meiga was cut from the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, John Boyle of the team's official website reports.

Meiga joined Seattle's practice squad Sept. 23, but he failed to be elevated to the active roster for any contests while with the squad. The wide receiver will now likely have to settle for a practice squad spot with whatever squad he joins next.

Vele caught three of six targets for 42 yards during the Saints' 34-27 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Vele was on the field for 66 of the Saints' 70 offensive snaps (94.3 percent), which was well ahead of fellow wideouts Chris Olave (42) and rookie Bryce Lance (36). Vele has seen at least six targets in each of the first six games of the regular season, and his 28-294-2 receiving line (on 43 targets) already surpasses his total across 13 regular-season games in 2025 (25-293-2 on 40 targets). Given his his snap count, it wouldn't be surprising if Vele maintains his role on the offense even if Jordyn Tyson (hamstring, IR) returns, which could come as soon as Week 7 against the Steelers on Oct. 25, in Paris.

Doubs (shoulder) is hopeful to return after the Patriots' Week 11 bye and isn't expected to face a long-term absence, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

With Doubs already on injured reserve, this report offers a more encouraging timeline after Sunday's shoulder injury. He'll still need to miss at least four games, but a possible return after the bye would keep the Patriots from being without one of their key wide receivers for an extended stretch. Efton Chism and Kyle Williams will be in line for increased snaps alongside A.J. Brown and slot man DeMario Douglas with Doubs sidelined.

Lance caught two of four passes for nine yards and a touchdown during the Saints' 34-27 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Lance's four targets were tied with Alvin Kamara for third-most on the Saints behind Chris Olave (seven) and Devaughn Vele (six), with quarterback Tyler Shough completing only 16 of 30 passes. Both of Lance's catches came in the second quarter, the second of which was a two-yard touchdown pass that tied the game up at 10-10 with five seconds left in the first half. Lance's 36 offensive snaps were third-most among New Orleans wide receivers, but his time as the team's WR3 could come to an end as soon as Week 7 against the Steelers on Oct. 25, given that rookie first-rounder Jordyn Tyson (hamstring, IR) is traveling with the team to Paris, per NewOrleans.football.

The Lions signed Carter to the practice squad Monday.

Carter played four games with the Browns in 2025 before succumbing to a knee injury but did not log any offensive snaps in the contests. The wide receiver played 31 special-teams snaps over the healthy span and will likely fill a similar role for the Lions if he is ever elevated to the active roster.

Evans (ribs/Achilles) is listed as active Monday against the Commanders, Brooke Evans of the 49ers' official site reports.

Evans has been playing through strained ribs the last two games, but he wasn't able to practice during Week 6 prep due to what head coach Kyle Shanahan has termed Achilles soreness. Instead, Evans got some occasional work on the side in advance of this contest, but the lack of on-field work won't impact his ability to suit up Monday. Evans will continue to lead a 49ers receiving corps that also includes healthy members Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins and Malik Turner.

Diggs (hamstring) is listed as active Monday at San Francisco.

Diggs is back in action after missing Week 5 due to a hamstring injury. He'll be among QB Jayden Daniels' key receivers Monday against a 49ers defense that ranks seventh in the NFL versus the pass (199.6 yards per game) this season as he looks to build upon an 18-170-3 line on 31 targets in four appearances as a Commander.

Adams sustained a ruptured left hamstring in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals and is slated to undergo a procedure that he hopes will allow him to return a little after the Rams' Week 11 bye, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Adams exited the game on the Rams' final offensive possession, walking gingerly off the field after he was in discomfort while running a route during the Rams' second-to-last snap of the day. Head coach Sean McVay announced Monday that he expects the veteran receiver to be sidelined for around 6-to-10 weeks, per Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register, with how Adams responds to surgery likely determining whether he makes it back at the short or long end of that timeline. With Puka Nacua already locked into a massive weekly target share as the Rams' clear No. 1 wideout, Adams' absence is more likely to open up additional opportunities in the passing game for supporting players such as running back Kyren Williams, wideouts Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield and tight ends Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee.

The 49ers downgraded Kirk (calf) to out for Monday's game against the Commanders, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

After having his 21-day practice window opened Thursday, Kirk looked to have a realistic chance at returning from injured reserve in Week 6, especially in light of the depleted state of the 49ers receiving corps. However, with Kirk managing only limited participation from Thursday through Saturday, the 49ers will give him at least one more week to increase his practice activity before potentially bringing him back from IR. San Francisco will have Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) -- if active -- along with Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins and Malik Turner as its options at receiver Monday.

The Patriots placed Doubs (shoulder) on injured reserve Monday.

Just after welcoming A.J. Brown back from IR in Sunday's 26-19 win over the Jets, the Patriots will have another starting wideout in Doubs land on the shelf for at least the next four games. Doubs sustained the shoulder injury while making a diving 42-yard touchdown grab in the first quarter, with the Patriots ruling him out for the rest of the game shortly thereafter. Though the extent of his shoulder injury isn't fully known, Doubs won't be eligible for activation until after the team's Week 11 bye as a result of the transaction. Doubs' upcoming absence should open up more playing time for DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams behind Brown.