T.Y. Hilton has dominated the Houston Texans over the years. He'll have another opportunity this weekend.
The Indianapolis Colts activated their star receiver from injured reserve, paving the way for the four-time Pro Bowler to make his season debut Sunday.
The wideout affectionately known among Colts fans as "The Ghost" contemplated disappearing from the NFL after undergoing neck surgery in August. Hilton ultimately opted to return for a 10th season and returned to practice Wednesday.
Just as Hilton enters, Rodrigo Blankenship exits. The Colts placed their starting kicker on IR because of a hip injury. Mike Badgley, who was signed to the practice squad earlier in the week, has been elevated to the active roster.
Injuries/COVID-19
- Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (hamstring) does not have a game status designation for Monday. Coach Sean McDermott told reporters Saturday that Milano, who missed Week 5, "should be ready to go" versus the Titans.
- Free-agent quarterback Cam Newton is now vaccinated, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported. Teams have had communication with the former MVP early in the season following his preseason release from the Patriots and they've been notified that he's been vaccinated, Garafolo added.
- Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota, who's been sidelined since injuring his quad in Week 1, has been activated from injured reserve.
- The Denver Broncos designated wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) for return from injured reserve, activated running back Mike Boone from IR and placed cornerback Mike Ford on IR. The move opens a 21-day practice period where the team will have the chance to activate Jeudy to the 53-man roster.
- The Carolina Panthers placed running back Christian McCaffrey and rookie guard Deonte Brown (knee) on injured reserve.
- The Houston Texans officially placed left tackle Laremy Tunsil on injured reserve. Rapoport reported Thursday that Tunsil underwent successful thumb surgery and is expected back in 4-6 weeks, which aligns with David Culley's timeline of roughly four weeks. The club also activated rookie receiver Nico Collins (shoulder) from injured reserve.
- The Cincinnati Bengals placed rookie guard D'Ante Smith on injured reserve.
- Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Dennis Kelly (back) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
- The Los Angeles Chargers downgraded safety Nasir Adderley (hip) to out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers placed wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on injured reserve and activated offensive tackle Zach Banner off IR.
- The Arizona Cardinals put center Rodney Hudson (ribs) on injured reserve and activated offensive lineman Josh Miles and defensive lineman Jordan Phillips (back) from the IR.
- The Baltimore Ravens activated rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman and offensive lineman Tyre Phillips from injured reserve. Week 6 will be Bateman's debut.
- The New York Giants activated linebacker Cam Brown from injured reserve.
Roster signings
- The Cincinnati Bengals elevated running back Trayveon Williams and linebacker Joe Bachie from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Lions.
- The Indianapolis Colts elevated safety Jordan Lucas to the active roster from the practice squad.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars signed kicker Matthew Wright to the active roster and elevated offensive lineman KC McDermott and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell from the practice squad.
- The Baltimore Ravens elevated running back Le'Veon Bell and offensive tackle Andre Smith from the practice squad.
- The Minnesota Vikings elevated tight end Luke Stocker to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
- The Green Bay Packers elevated wide receiver Juwann Winfree to the active roster.
- The Los Angeles Chargers activated linebacker Cole Christiansen and defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko from the practice squad.
- The Washington Football Team elevated wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden and offensive tackle David Steinmetz to the active roster.
- The Dallas Cowboys signed fullback Nick Ralston and tight end Jeremy Sprinkle to the active roster from the practice squad.
- The Chicago Bears elevated guard Dieter Eiselen and running back Artavis Pierce to the active roster.
- The Arizona Cardinals elevated tight end Ross Travis, offensive lineman Danny Isidora and linebacker Joe Walker to the active roster from the practice squad.
- The Detroit Lions elevated wide receiver Geronimo Allison and cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman to the active list.
- The New York Giants elevated offensive tackle Korey Cunningham and wide receiver Dante Pettis from the practice squad.
- The Denver Broncos elevated wide receivers John Brown and Tyrie Cleveland to the 53-man roster.
- The Las Vegas Raiders elevated defensive tackle Kendal Vickers from the practice squad.
- The New England Patriots elevated offensive lineman James Ferentz to the active roster.
- The Houston Texans elevated offensive linemen Lane Taylor and Cole Toner.
Roster cuts
- The Dallas Cowboys waived offensive tackle Brandon Knight.
- The Arizona Cardinals released tight end Richard Rodgers from the practice squad.
- The Houston Texans released linebacker Joe Thomas.
Fines
- New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney $12,875 for unsportsmanlike conduct, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. Toney was ejected in last week's loss to the Cowboys after throwing a punch.
- Dallas Cowboys defensive back Damontae Kazee was fined $6,264 for unnecessary roughness, per Pelissero.
- Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton was fined $4,934 for taunting in last week’s loss to the Bills, Rapoport reported.
- Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams was fined $9,508, per Rapoport.
- Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton was fined $4,722, per Rapoport.
- Baltimore Ravens defensive back Tavon Young was fined $10,815 for unnecessary roughness, per Pelissero.