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The Rams signed Smith off the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday.

Smith had been with the Rams early in the campaign before being waived Oct. 2. He subsequently signed with San Francisco's practice squad, where he had resided until Los Angeles brought him back into the fold Tuesday. Smith drew just one target (which he didn't catch) across 80 offensive snaps over his three games with the Rams in the early portion of the season, but he could immediately factor into the mix for the next several weeks, as Davante Adams (hamstring) is still on IR, Puka Nacua (knee) is slated to miss several weeks and Jordan Whittington (back) landed on injured reserve Tuesday. Smith could also be used as a returner in Whittington's absence.

Duvernay registered two catches for eight yards on two targets, returned three kickoffs for 64 yards and brought back two punts for 21 yards in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Seahawks.

A two-time Pro Bowl return man, Duvernay played exclusively on special teams over the Cardinals' first seven games of the season, but he's seen his role on offense expand out of necessity following the trade of Marvin Harrison to the Texans along with the season-ending injuries to Kendrick Bourne (tibia) and Jalne Brooks (wrist). For the second straight week, Duvernay logged just under half of the offensive snaps, with his 45 percent share placing him behind only Michael Wilson (83 percent) and Simi Fehoko (49 percent) among the team's wideouts. Head coach Mike LaFleur announced Monday that Wilson was diagnosed with a neck fracture that will bring an end to his season, so Duvernay could be in line for an even more pronounced role heading into next Sunday's game against the Rams. However, with starting quarterback Gardner Minshew (elbow) also sustaining a likely season-ending injury in the loss to the Seahawks, Duvernay will be on the receiving end of passes from rookie third-round pick Carson Beck, who will be making his NFL debut in Week 10.

The Panthers released Moore on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Moore has seen zero offensive snaps in each of his last two outings, and with the Panthers utilizing John Metchie and Brycen Tremayne more as of late, the Panthers opted to move on from Moore on Tuesday. The 2017 seventh-rounder will explore his next options as he looks to join another team in need of wide receiver depth, like as a member of the practice squad.

Treadwell logged 52 of the Colts' 64 snaps and was held without a reception on one target in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys.

Since drawing a season-high eight targets in a Week 5 loss to the Steelers, Treadwell has barely surpassed that total over the past four games combined. Despite handling snap shares north of 70 percent in each of those contests, Treadwell has mustered a 5-58-0 receiving line on 10 targets during that stretch. The Colts will have more target volume up for grabs after trading Josh Downs to the Chiefs on Tuesday, and though Treadwell could be one of the beneficiaries, he still looks to be a low-upside fantasy option.

Burks played 17 of the Colts' 64 offensive snaps in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys, finishing with a zero-yard reception on his lone target.

A rookie seventh-round pick out of Oklahoma, Burks has seen sparse playing time through the Colts' first nine games. He's logged less than one-third of the snaps in each of those contests and has posted a 6-60-0 receiving line on nine targets go with 21 yards on three carries. Despite his modest output to date, Burks could nonetheless be primed for more opportunities in the Indianapolis passing game over the second half of the season. Tight end Tyler Warren will likely rank as the team's top pass-catching option, but the Colts should have plenty of targets left over after trading away Josh Downs to the Chiefs on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top wideout Alec Pierce (heel) lacks a clear timeline to return from injured reserve.

Burks (foot) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

After sitting out the Commanders' Week 9 loss to the Rams, Burks was listed as a non-participant to kick off Week 10 prep but was able to take a step forward in terms of activity during Tuesday's session. The wideout's availability for Thursday's game against the Giants remains murky, but if he's able to turn in another limited practice Wednesday, he'll stand a good chance at taking a questionable tag into the contest. Burks has drawn exactly five targets in each of his last three appearances, and he could end up holding down a top-three role in the Commanders' wideout corps for the rest of the season while Washington is without Terry McLaurin (knee).

Mooney (chest) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Listed as a limited participant for Monday's walk-through practice, Mooney took every rep a day later to erase any concern about his status heading into Thursday's game against the Commanders. The veteran wideout has played more than 50 percent of the offensive snaps in all but one of the Giants' eight games to date, but he exceeded two receptions and 50 receiving yards for the first time all season in this past Sunday's 19-11 win over the Eagles. He remains a relatively unappealing fantasy option while receiver Malik Nabers and tight end Isaiah Likely are locked in as the Giants' clear top two pass catchers.

The Cardinals placed Wilson (neck) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Wilson's move to IR was merely a formality, after head coach Mike LaFleur announced Monday that the wideout would be sidelined for the rest of the season after sustaining a fractured vertebra in his neck during Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Seahawks. Per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com, Wilson is expected to be in a neck brace for the next six weeks to two months, but the Cardinals don't view the injury as a long-term or career-threatening concern. The 26-year-old receiver will finish the 2026 campaign with 51 receptions for 546 yards and two touchdowns on 88 targets to go with 28 rushing yards on three carries across his nine appearances.

The Vikings released Beckham on Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Signed off the practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Bills, Beckham made his Vikings debut in the 23-6 loss, going without a target while playing just two snaps on offense. He'll end up giving up his spot on the 53-man roster just one day later after the Vikings brought in quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Raiders prior to the deadline, but Beckham won't be without a home for long. Per Tom Pelissero of Netflix, Beckham is expected to re-sign with the Vikings' practice squad and will be eligible to be elevated for three games.

The Chiefs acquired Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Colts on Tuesday in exchange for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Downs becomes the fourth Colts veteran in a contract year to get shipped out ahead of the deadline, joining guard Quenton Nelson (Seahawks), defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (49ers) and fellow wideout Keenan Allen (49ers). With the move to Kansas City, Downs will get a vast upgrade in quarterback play from Daniel Jones to Patrick Mahomes, though the 25-year-old wideout will face more competition for targets from the likes of Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy and Kenneth Walker.