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The Saints elevated Smyth from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Smyth is thus set to serve as the Saints' kicker for the second straight week. In his 2026 debut last Sunday against Cleveland, he went 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 on point-after tries. If Smyth performs well Sunday, he'll likely be elevated again for Week 11 in Chicago.

Jones was elevated from Arizona's practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Jones signed with the Cardinals' practice squad Oct. 28, and this is his first elevation since joining the organization. The veteran wideout could immediately slide into a major role in Arizona's passing game among a depleted wideout corps that has lost Michael Wilson (neck) and Kendrick Bourne (tibia) for the season. Jones spent the past two campaigns with the Cardinals, and he caught 12 passes (on 18 targets) for 182 yards over eight games last year.

Arizona activated Long (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, and he remains questionable for Sunday's battle against the Rams.

Long had been on IR since Oct. 6 after suffering a knee injury during Week 4 against the Giants. He was limited in all three of the Cardinals' practice sessions this week but could suit up Sunday. If Long plays, he'll work as a depth tight end behind Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins, though Long could still have some pass-catching opportunities given how depleted the team's wideout corps is.

Deablo (forearm) was downgraded from doubtful to out Saturday ahead of Sunday's clash against Kansas City, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Deablo suffered a forearm injury in Week 6 against Chicago and missed Atlanta's subsequent two games. He returned to face the Bengals last Sunday but apparently aggravated the issue, and he didn't practice Thursday or Friday this week. With Deablo now ruled out against the Chiefs, Harold Perkins should get a healthy dose of defensive snaps at linebacker.

Green Bay waived Owen on Saturday.

Owen signed with the Packers' practice squad in late September and signed with the active roster Oct. 24. He has played in four games this season without drawing any targets or touches on offense, but he had been contributing as a kickoff and punt returner. Owen's work in those areas became less needed when Skyy Moore (ankle) was activated from IR on Saturday.

The Packers elevated Dabney from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

It's the second straight week Dabney has been elevated. He didn't get any snaps on offense last Sunday against New England but did play six snaps on special teams. Josh Whyle (concussion) was placed on IR on Saturday, so Dabney is set to take Whyle's role as a depth tight end and contributor on special teams.

Green Bay placed Whyle (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday.

Whyle suffered a concussion Week 8 against Carolina and missed last Sunday's win over the Patriots. He had already been ruled for Sunday's contest against Minnesota before the Packers decided to place him on IR. Whyle didn't log a catch or target during his eight contests before getting hurt, so his blocking and work on special teams will be the primary voids during his absence.

Green Bay activated Brooks (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, though he is still questionable for Sunday's Week 10 clash against the Vikings.

Brooks has missed the required four contests after being placed on injured reserve Oct. 10. He was limited in all three practices this week, and it remains to be seen if he'll suit up Sunday. If Brooks does play, he'll help make up for the backfield absence of Josh Jacobs, who has been ruled out due to a finger injury. MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson and Pierre Strong are the Packers' current healthy RBs.

The Packers activated Moore (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, and he remains questionable for Sunday's matchup against Minnesota.

Moore was placed on injured reserve Oct. 17 and has missed the required four games. He was designated to return Wednesday and participated in a limited fashion in all three of Green Bay's practices this week. Moore has a chance to suit up Sunday now that he's been activated, and if he plays he'll likely feature in the return game while adding contributions as a depth wideout.

The Patriots activated Gilliam (knee), who remains questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit, from injured reserve Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Gilliam landed on IR on Oct. 10 and had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday. By coming off injured reserve Saturday, the veteran fullback has a chance to suit up Sunday, though he remains officially questionable. Gilliam was limited in all three of New England's practice this week.