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The Colts elevated Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Keenan Allen (groin) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders in London, so Westbrook-Ikhine's promotion gives the Colts extra depth at wide receiver. Westbrook-Ikhine was elevated to the Colts' active roster for Week 3 against the Texans, when he played 16 snaps (one on offense, 15 on special teams) without showing up in the box score otherwise.

Williams and Stefon Diggs are both in line for larger roles against the Colts on Sunday in London, with Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reporting that Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is now expected to be ruled out.

McLaurin was tagged as questionable for Sunday's game after appearing to injure his hamstring during Friday's practice. He has yet to be ruled out for Week 4, but in the event that he cannot play, both Williams and Diggs would be Marcus Mariota's top targets in the passing game, with Dyami Brown, Treylon Burks and tight end Chig Okonkwo also in the mix. Williams has a 9-103-1 receiving line on 11 targets through the first three games of his NFL career.

Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports that Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Colts in London, which would leave Diggs as the top wide receiver for the Commanders.

McLaurin drew the questionable tag for Week 4 after sustaining a hamstring injury during Friday's practice. His status for Sunday's International game has yet to be confirmed, but in the event that McLaurin is indeed ruled out, Diggs and rookie Antonio Williams would be in line for larger roles against Indianapolis. Diggs has caught four passes or more in each of the first three games of the regular season and has a 13-135-3 receiving line on 22 targets.

McLaurin (hamstring) is now likely to miss Sunday's game against the Colts in London, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.

McLaurin popped up on Friday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, which drew him the questionable tag for Sunday's game. The injury appears severe enough for the veteran wide receiver to be doubtful for Week 4, and if he's in fact ruled out, then Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams would serve as the Commanders' top wide receivers, with Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks also in the mix for more targets from quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Allen (groin) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against Washington.

After entering the weekend with a questionable tag following a non-participant listing Friday, Allen will now miss Sunday's contest in London. Without Allen or Alec Pierce (heel), Josh Downs will be the Colts' top receiver for Week 4, with Darius Slayton, Laquon Treadwell, Ashton Dulin, Deion Burks and tight end Tyler Warren all in line for more targets. Allen's next chance to take the field is Week 5 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Jefferson (ankle) has been already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but the Vikings are hopeful that the superstar wide receiver will return for Week 5 against the Saints, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Jefferson was removed from the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers due to an ankle injury. Additional tests showed a minor ankle sprain for the seventh-year pro, and while he won't play Sunday, a return to practice during Week 5 prep would put Jefferson on track to play against New Orleans. Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings and tight end T.J. Hockenson will be Kyler Murray's top targets against Miami in Jefferson's absence.

The Texans hosted Walthall for a tryout Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Jets waived Walthall from injured reserve with an injury settlement in early August. The wide receiver appears to have finally recovered from his undisclosed injury and is ready to return to NFL football. Walthall will be competing with Justin Shorter for a practice squad or active roster spot on the Texans' roster.

Lemon and Dontayvion Wicks will both operate in larger roles against the Rams on Sunday due to the absence of DeVonta Smith (hamstring), Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

The rookie first-rounder has seen his receiving yards steadily increase over the first three games of the regular season, and with Smith sidelined for at least one week, Lemon will have the opportunity to establish himself as a go-to target in the passing game for Jalen Hurts. The Rams will be without starting outside cornerback Jaylen Watson (shoulder), so whomever Los Angeles rolls out as a replacement could be a target that Lemon and the Eagles offense exploits.

Humphrey was released by the Broncos on Friday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Fullback Adam Prentice was elevated from the practice squad, so Humphrey was released in a corresponding move. However, assuming Humphrey wants to remain with the Broncos, there's a good chance the team will bring him back, even if it means as a member of the practice squad.

Wicks will operate as the top wide receiver against the Rams on Sunday due to the absence of DeVonta Smith (hamstring), Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

Wicks has the second-most targets, catches and receiving yards on the Eagles behind Smith through the first three games of the regular season. Smith gutted through a hamstring injury against the Bears in Week 3, but the star wide receiver will observe Sunday's game from the sidelines, meaning Wicks, rookie first-rounder Makai Lemon and Darius Cooper are all in line for more offensive snaps and targets from Jalen Hurts.