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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.

Jackson (groin) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Jackson's 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and he drew the doubtful tag for Sunday's game after logging a trio of limited sessions. He's not quite ready to return from a groin injury that landed him on IR in late September, and his next opportunity to suit up is Week 11 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Halton underwent surgery to repair a broken leg and dislocated ankle that he suffered during the 49ers' Week 9 win over the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Halton will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season, but the rookie fourth-rounder is expected to be back for OTAs in May. He'll end his first NFL campaign with 15 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass defense and a scoop-and-score across eight regular-season games.

The Cowboys elevated Mitchell from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tommy Yarrish of the team's official site reports.

It is the third and final time that the Cowboys can elevate Mitchell from the practice squad, so he would have to be signed to the active roster in order to play for Dallas beyond Week 10. His elevation gives the Cowboys extra depth at tight end, as the team will be without Jake Ferguson (knee) for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Hawkins (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chargers.

Head coach Jesse Minter ruled out the veteran safety for Monday Night Football following Saturday's practice. It will be the fourth consecutive absence for Hawkins, who is recovering from a knee injury, and that means K'Von Wallace will continue to see more snaps in the secondary. Hawkins' next opportunity to play is Week 11 against the Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 22.

The Texans cut Sobkowicz from the practice squad Saturday.

It's the second time this season that Sobkowicz has been cut from Houston's practice squad, but he could be back with the team at some point later this season. He signed with the Texans in early May as an undrafted free agent following a four-year college career with Illinois State.

The Texans signed Ogunbowale to the practice squad before elevating him to the active roster Saturday.

Ogunbowale was released by the Texans on Thursday after appearing in each of the team's five prior games. He's opted to stay in Houston as a member of the practice squad, and his elevation to the active roster comes after David Montgomery (groin) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns. Ogunbowale and Emari Demercado will provide backfield depth for the Texans behind RB1 Woody Marks for Week 10.