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Jackson, who started Week 1 for the Colts, lands in Cleveland to provide depth at running back. In his Week 1 start he didn’t fare well rushing 13 times for 14 yards and losing two fumbles. The Browns also signed TE Devin Asiasi to the practice squad

Dell has participated in each of the Texans’ first two practices to open the week. He appears to be trending toward a return in Week 5 against the Bills after missing last week’s game against the Jaguars. If he does suit up, Dell will be hard to trust in his return from injury. It also doesn’t help that Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs are both playing well through the first month of the season. If active, Dell shouldn’t be viewed as anything more as a WR4/WR5 this week.

Pierce, along with backfield mate Joe Mixon (ankle), has yet to practice this week. Their absence is somewhat surprising, considering Pierce was thought to have a chance to play in Week 4, and Mixon was ruled as “day-to-day” by coach DeMeco Ryans earlier this week. If Pierce and Mixon are unable to go, the Texans could again turn to Cam Akers for Week 5’s matchup against the Bills.

After attempting to play in Week 4, Mixon opened this week as “day-to-day,” per coach DeMeco Ryans. Two straight missed practices to open the week, however, officially put his Week 5 availability in doubt. We could be looking at another week of Cam Akers if Mixon and Dameon Pierce (ankle) are both unable to go for Week 5 against the Bills.

It was reported after Sunday’s win over the Chargers that the team fears a torn ACL for Rice, but they are waiting to do further testing before confirming. Rice suffered what appeared to be a devastating knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s contest and was carted from the field after the play. We don’t expect to see Rice on the field any time soon, and despite the delayed diagnosis, it wouldn’t be surprising if he was ruled out for the remainder of the season. We’ll be sure to provide any updates as they come in.

Taylor’s absence on Thursday more or less makes Friday’s practice the determining factor for whether or not Taylor will play in Week 5 against the Jaguars. Taylor is dealing with a high-ankle sprain that he suffered last week against the Steelers. He said the injury isn’t as severe as the high-ankle sprain he suffered in 2022, but there’s still a chance he misses a few weeks because of it. His absence would create a scenario in which Trey Sermon handles the majority of the Colts’ running back touches, while Tyler Goodson works in for some passing work.

Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery on August 31. After being placed on the reserve/NFI list to open the season, it was reported that he was expected to return by Week 5. However, the 49ers do not plan to open Pearsall’s practice window just yet. A Week 5 return is now off the radar, and the 49ers get the Seahawks on a short week in Week 6. While it’s possible he returns for that Thursday night matchup, it wouldn’t be surprising if the 49ers delay his return until Week 7. Whenever his practice window is opened, the 49ers then have 21 days to fully activate Pearsall or rule him out for the season.

Nabers is in the early stages of concussion protocol and didn’t practice on Wednesday. The rookie will need to clear protocol in time to play on Sunday against the Seahawks, and will presumably be out if he can’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday. His status remains one to watch over the next 48 hours.

Singletary didn’t practice on Wednesday after injuring his groin in the Giants’ Thursday night tilt with the Cowboys last week. With two more practices to go before the weekend, it sounds like there’s a chance Singletary could suit up if he’s able to log a limited session at some point during the week. If he’s unable to go, rookie Tyrone Tracy and Eric Gray would both be in line for bigger workloads, with Tracy likely handling most of the receiving work.

Adams is owed $13.5 million for the remainder of this season. The money owed to him is what’s preventing some teams from being able to trade for him, but the Raiders can help push a deal across the line by agreeing to take on some of the remaining money on Adams’ deal. Adams is reportedly most interested in a trade to the Jets, but is willing to play for other teams, as reported by NFL Networks’ Ian Rapoport. Should the Raiders be willing to eat some of his salary to move him, that could increase their potential of landing the best deal on the market for Adams.