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Iosivas (thumb) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Iosivas was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, but he was tagged as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Steelers despite logging full practices Thursday and Friday. He'll remain on IR for at least one more game, and his next chance to play is Week 11 against the Commanders on Monday, Nov. 23.

The Steelers activated Harmon (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Harmon is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. However, his activation from IR indicates that he is on track to make his first appearance since Week 4, when he suffered a foot injury that was severe enough for him to land on IR. Harmon's potential return would bolster the Steelers' defensive front and result in less defensive snaps for Yahya Black and Kevin Jobity.

The Vikings are targeting Week 12 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 29, for a return for Murray (hamstring), Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Murray suffered a Grade 2 hamstring injury during the Vikings' Week 8 loss to the Lions, which prevented him from playing against the Bills in Week 9. The Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins from the Raiders on Tuesday, and the veteran QB will start under center against the Packers on Sunday, with Carson Wentz serving as the backup and Max Brosmer as the emergency QB3 in Murray's absence. It's unclear whether Murray will be ahead of Wentz on the depth chart once the former is cleared to return.

Running backs coach Duce Staley said Saturday that Judkins' lower snap count against the Saints in Week 9 was "situational football," Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Judkins was on the field for a season-low 25 offensive snaps in Week 9, which was considerably lower than Dylan Sampson's 47, although the former led Cleveland's backfield with 15 carries, which he turned into 43 yards (4.3 YPC). Judkins has averaged 2.6 yards per carry over his last two outings, and he faces a Texans defense Sunday that ranks 12th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (103.0).

Hainsey has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play against the Titans on Sunday.

Hainsey's practice reps were limited all week while in the league's concussion protocol. However, he has been given the green light to play in Sunday's AFC South tilt after passing an evaluation from an independent neurologist. Hainsey has started in each of the Jaguars' first eight games of the regular season.

Christensen (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Christensen drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game against the Saints after logging a trio of full practices. However, he's not quite ready to return from a hamstring injury, and his next chance to suit up is Week 11 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 22.

The Cowboys activated Bullard (calf) from injured reserve Saturday.

Bullard is still listed as questionable, but his activation from IR indicates that he is trending toward being available for Sunday's game against the 49ers. The veteran defensive tackle has missed the Cowboys' last six games while recovering from a calf injury. Bullard's return would give the Cowboys' extra depth on the defensive line behind Otito Ogbonnia, Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams.

The Texans waived Harsh on Saturday.

Harsh signed with the Texans in early May as an undrafted free agent. He's appeared in six regular-season games and accumulated eight tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, while serving in a depth role on defense and as a contributor on special teams. Harsh will explore his next options but could remain in Houston as a member of the team's practice squad.

The Texans activated Hummel (groin) from injured reserve Saturday.

Hummel was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he drew the questionable tag for Week 10 after logging full practices both Thursday and Friday. He's still considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, but the fact that Hummel was activated from IR indicates that he's on track to play. His return would give Houston another contributor on special teams and extra depth at linebacker.

Smith is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns due to an illness.

Smith's late addition to the Texans' injury report isn't a good sign, and his availability for Sunday's game is now in doubt. His potential absence would reduce Houston's depth on the offensive line.