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Coach Brian Callahan said Monday that Hopkins is dealing with some lower leg soreness following Sunday's loss to the Bills, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Hopkins played 60 percent of the offensive snaps against Buffalo, down from his 71 percent mark the previous week, and he finished the day with one catch for minus-2 yards on one target. It was a game to forget for the 32-year-old wideout. His practice reps could be limited some this week ahead of a Week 8 date with the Lions on Sunday.

The Saints signed Valdes-Scantling on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

In the wake of losing Rashid Shaheed for the season due to a torn meniscus last week, the Saints were in the market for help at wide receiver, both in the short and long term. No. 1 receiver Chris Olave remains in the concussion protocol, leaving Mason Tipton, Bub Means and Cedrick Wilson as the healthy options at the position prior to the addition of Valdes-Scantling. Before getting cut by the Bills last Tuesday, the veteran wideout had hauled in two of nine targets for 26 yards in six appearances this season.

The Eagles placed Ross (undisclosed) on their practice-squad injured list Monday.

The 2017 first-round pick has appeared in one game for Philadelphia this season, catching one of his two targets for six yards across 11 offensive snaps. After being placed on the Eagles' practice-squad injured list, Ross will be forced to miss the team's next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 12 against the Rams.

Chark (groin) wasn't activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday night's game against the Cardinals.

After his 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday, Chark logged limited practice listings Thursday through Saturday before approaching Week 7 action listed as questionable. With his regular-season debut on hold, Chark's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday against the Saints.

Whittington (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Per Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site, coach Sean McVay noted Monday that Whittington being limited to nine snaps on offense versus the Raiders on Sunday was a result of the wideout not being able to practice a lot last week due to his shoulder injury. With that in mind, McVay added that he hopes Whittington will have "a little bit more of a workload" Thursday night against the Vikings.

Kupp (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice estimate, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Kupp thus is on pace to play Thursday night against the Vikings, with Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site having previously relayed Monday that coach Sean McVay noted that the wideout's workload for the contest is "to be determined." Look for added context on that front to arrive in the next couple of days, but Kupp's looming return to the lineup should provide a huge boost to a pass-catching corps that still is without Puka Nacua (knee).

Aiyuk reportedly suffered ACL and MCL tears in his right knee during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Look for confirmation of the report, either way, to arrive from the 49ers later Monday, but Aiyuk appears destined for injured reserve as a result of his knee injury. In Aiyuk's looming absence, Deebo Samuel (illness) and Jauan Jennings (hip) are in line to lead the 49ers' WR corps going forward, with 2024 first-rounder Ricky Pearsall also likely to see an expanded role in the team's passing offense.

Reagor was elevated from the Chargers' practice squad to the active roster Monday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Reagor has yet to play this season, but he did suit up 11 times for the Patriots last season, making seven catches on 23 targets for 138 yards while also handling some return duties. The 25-year-old could see a considerable workload depending on who suits up for the Chargers. Aside from Quentin Johnston (ankle), who carries a doubtful tag, the Chargers are also listing fellow wideouts Ladd McConkey (hip), Simi Fehoko (shoulder) and Derius Davis (hamstring) as questionable for MNF against the Cardinals.

Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday that Metcalf has a "minor MCL" sprain, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Per the report, it doesn't look like a long-term injury for Metcalf, with Macdonald noting that the wideout will do everything he can to try to play Sunday against the Bills. In any case, added context regarding Metcalf's Week 8 status will arrive no later than Wednesday, when the Seahawks resume practice.

Mitchell had two receptions for 30 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Miami.

Mitchell played on just 14 of the offense's 62 snaps operating as the No. 4 receiver but was second on the team in targets. He's developed a rapport with Anthony Richardson on deep passes but may not get many targets unless the Colts are playing from far behind.