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The Colts signed Gould from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Gould was elevated to the active roster for the Colts' Week 2 overtime loss to the Chiefs. The wide receiver played nine special-teams snaps in the loss, not touching the field for the offense. Now a member of the active roster, Gould will likely continue in his role as a special-teamer due to the absence of Ashton Dulin (ankle).

The Jets signed Pritchett from the practice squad to the active roster Sunday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

The Jets signed Pritchett to the practice squad Sept. 2 after waiving the wide receiver on cutdown day. The second-year player out of South Alabama has yet to play in an NFL contest. If Adonai Mitchell (finger) cannot suit up for Sunday's game against the Lions, Pritchett is set to be the No. 4 option for the Jets in his debut.

The Jets elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Shepard is set to suit up as the No. 6 wide receiver for the Jets in Sunday's game against the Lions. The new practice squad face was elevated for a scenario where Adonai Mitchell (finger) is unable to play in Sunday's contest. If Mitchell receives the green light, Shepard may spend his first elevation with the team inactive.

Pierce (heel) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

A stint on IR requires a player to miss at least four games, but Pierce is expected to be sidelined for several weeks while rehabbing from a heel injury that he aggravated during the Colts' overtime loss to the Chiefs in Week 2. The good news for Pierce is that X-rays game back negative on the heel, but in his absence, the Colts will rely more heavily on Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Darius Slayton and Tyler Warren in the passing game. In a corresponding move, Anthony Gould was signed from the Colts' practice squad to the active roster.

Flowers (hamstring) is expected to "test his injury" prior to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, and if he suits up he "will likely be on a pitch count," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Flowers was limited on Friday's injury report and given a questionable designation for Week 3, so the door is open for him to take the field Sunday in Brazil. However, it appears a final call on his availability will not be made until the Ravens release their inactives 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, and even if Flowers is active he may not handle a full complement of snaps. Rashod Bateman would be the favorite to pick up the Slack if Flowers is limited or unavailable altogether.

Mims (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Mims was a limited participant in all three practices and has a chance to return from a one-game absence due to a foot injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Chiefs. His status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until 90 minutes before the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Broncos announce their list of inactive players.

The Bills signed Dortch from the practice squad to the active roster Friday, Maddy Glabb reports.

Dortch has expended two practice squad elevations for the Bills over two regular-season weeks. The returner has played four offensive snaps and 18 special teams snaps in the two contests, totaling 133 kick return yards and 46 punt return yards. With defensive back Jordan Hancock (hamstring) moving to IR, the team utilized the freshly opened spot to secure its primary returner a spot on the 53-man roster.

Brown (ankle) did not participate in Friday's practice.

Brown appeared on Friday's practice report as a DNP. The wide receiver appears to be dealing with an ankle injury, though the severity of the issue remains unclear. If Brown is unable to practice in any capacity Saturday, the chances of the 29-year-old suiting up for Monday night's game against the Bears will be very slim.

Whittington (quadriceps) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus Denver, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Whittington wasn't available for Monday's 28-6 win over the Giants. He didn't practice Wednesday to begin the week. However, head coach Sean McVay indicated the wideout would be available in Week 3, so his full participation in Friday's practice and omission from the injury report isn't a surprise. With Puka Nacua (hip) doubtful, Whittington could be in line for a more prominent role alongside Davante Adams.

Miller (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Miller was limited in Wednesday's practice before missing Thursday's session. The wide receiver ultimately upgraded to full participation in Friday's session, making it likely that Miller will be able to suit up as a depth option for Sunday's contest.