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Collins (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals in Madrid, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Collins logged full participation in all three Week 9 practice sessions. The wide receiver could return from IR for Sunday's game, but it remains unclear if the Falcons want to clear a 53-man roster spot ahead of the international contest. Even if the team is set to activate Collins from a logistical standpoint, the wide receiver may not be quite ready to return to NFL-level physicality.

Jennings (calf) did not participate in Friday's practice.

Jennings downgraded his practice participation Friday after being limited in Thursday's session. The wide receiver will likely need to show up in some capacity Saturday for a chance to suit up for Monday night's primetime showdown with the Bills.

Las Vegas released Dorsett from its practice squad Friday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

In a corresponding transaction, the Raiders signed tight end Carter Runyon to their practice squad. The veteran Dorsett's last regular-season action came back in 2023 with the Broncos, when he drew three targets over two games but did not haul any of them in.

Whittington (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Whittington logged a trio of limited practices this week while managing a back injury. It might not be known if he'll be able to play Sunday until inactives are announced approximately 90 minutes ahead of the start of the game. Whittington has just two catches through seven games this season, but he also returns kicks and could work his way up to more responsibilities on offense with Davante Adams (hamstring) on IR.

Thornton (back) does not have a designation for Sunday's battle against San Francisco, Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.

Thornton was activated from IR last Tuesday but was a healthy scratch Sunday versus the Jets. He picked up a back injury that resulted in a limited practice Thursday this week, but with a return to full participation Friday, the second-year wideout will be available to face the 49ers. However, it's unclear if he'll suit up Sunday given his healthy scratch last weekend.

Covey (knee) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Giants.

Covey was again unable to practice during the week because of the knee injury he suffered back in Week 7 versus the Cowboys, and he'll miss his second straight game in Week 9. In his absence, 2025 fifth-rounder Jaydon Blue and 2024 second-rounder Cooper DeJean will likely continue to see increased opportunities in the return game.

Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Texans.

Thompson was not able to practice at all during the week as he continued to nurse quad and hamstring injuries, and it appears likely he'll be absent for his sixth straight game in Week 9. Unless he's able to make a surprise turnaround by Sunday, Derius Davis figures to continue to see a few extra reps at wide receiver.

Brown has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams due to a calf injury.

Brown first appeared on the injury report Thursday due to a calf injury. Commanders GM Adam Peters seemed pessimistic about Brown's prognosis when he said Friday that the issue "doesn't look great," and the wideout is indeed set to miss at least Week 9. With Treylon Burks (foot) also out, Van Jefferson and/or Luke McCaffrey could be asked to step into more work on offense.

Gould (concussion) does not have a designation for Sunday's matchup versus Dallas.

Gould missed Indianapolis' previous two games while in concussion protocol. However, he was a full practice participant throughout this week and has been cleared to suit up by an independent neurologist. Gould will likely return to his usual specialist role as a kickoff and punt returner, though he probably won't be involved much in the passing game given that he's logged just one offensive snap through six games this season.

Turpin (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Turpin has not practiced since sustaining a rib injury in Week 6 and will now miss a third consecutive contest due to the issue. The main kick and punt returner for the Cowboys has been replaced by a combination of Tyler Goodson and Jonathan Mingo, who will continue to fulfill the role in his absence.