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Shaheed, who was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, is getting his knee checked out to determine the severity of the injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Per Underhill, there's some concern Shaheed could miss time, but more will be known in that regard after the wideout's knee gets evaluated further. With Chris Olave dealing with a concussion, the status of the Saints' top WRs is a concern for the team ahead of Thursday night's game against the Broncos. If neither of them are able to face Denver, added opportunities would be available for Mason Tipton, Cedrick Wilson (ankle) and Bub Means (hand).

The Cardinals lifted Jones' (hamstring) one-game roster exemption Monday.

The wideout was handed a five-game suspension Aug. 23 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, but he'll now join the Cardinals' active roster for the first time this season. The ban actually was lifted last Monday, but Arizona was granted the roster exemption at the same time. He picked up a hamstring injury last Thursday, which was enough for the team to use the exemption and hold him out Sunday at Green Bay. The Cards play next Monday against the Chargers, but the hamstring issue could still get in the way of Jones making his Arizona debut.

Jenkins was cut from the Steelers' practice squad Monday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

The 24-year-old wideout joined the Steelers' practice squad in mid-September, but it now appears the team has decided to move in a different direction. Jenkins has yet to appear in an NFL game after recording a 27-404-6 receiving line in his final collegiate season at LSU in 2022.

Olave (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Olave made an early exit from Sunday's 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers and eventually was diagnosed with a concussion, so his projected lack of activity one day later isn't a shock. With a Thursday night matchup with the Broncos on tap, he's unlikely to gain clearance from the concussion protocol in time for that contest. Fellow wideout Rashid Shaheed (knee) also was a non-participant on Monday's report, along with quarterback Derek Carr (oblique), meaning the Saints' passing game could be severely undermanned Thursday.

The 49ers opened Pearsall's (chest) 21-day practice window to return from the reserve/non-football injury list Monday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pearsall will resume practicing as the 49ers prepare to face the Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch Sunday. In order to suit up and make his season debut, the 2024 first-round draft pick would first have to be added to the 53-man roster in an official move.

Shaheed (knee) was a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report.

Neither Shaheed nor Chris Olave (concussion) would have practiced had the Saints held drills Monday, which is a significant development with Thursday's game against the Saints right around the corner. Shaheed added to his outstanding start to the season with a punt return touchdown in Sunday's 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers, but he caught only one of seven targets from rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, who is in line for another start in place of Derek Carr (oblique). Bub Means (hand) was a full participant on Monday's estimate, while Cedrick Wilson (ankle) was limited.

Melton had one reception for six yards and two carries for 27 yards in Sunday's 34-13 victory over the Cardinals.

Melton did not do much in the passing game, but he still made an impact in Sunday's contest with runs of 16 and 11 yards. He hasn't had many chances to contribute this season, but with fellow wideouts Jayden Reed (ankle) and Dontayvion Wicks (shoulder) picking up injuries Week 6, his opportunities could increase in Green Bay's impending matchup with Houston.

Kupp (ankle) has a workout scheduled with trainers Monday, but his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders has yet to be determined, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports. "There is a possibility he could be ready this week," McVay said of Kupp. "There's also a possibility that he might not be ready."

Kupp has been sidelined since he injured his ankle Week 2 against the Cardinals. More clarity on Kupp's status for Sunday's game will emerge when the Rams hold their first official practice session of Week 7 on Wednesday, but the veteran wideout looks like he has a chance to put an end to his three-game absence coming out of the team's Week 6 bye. At this point, Kupp looks to be closer to a return than fellow wideout Puka Nacua (knee), who remains on injured reserve and has yet to resume practicing.

Wilkerson caught two of three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers.

Wilkerson, who was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's contest, found the end zone in his first action of the season on a nine-yard pass from quarterback Aidan O'Connell, which came on a fourth-and-2 with less than five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. If at least one of Jakobi Meyers (ankle) or Davante Adams (hamstring) remains out for the Raiders' Week 7 matchup against the Rams, Wilkerson again could see himself elevated from the practice squad.

Hyatt caught one of four targets for six yards in Sunday's Week 6 loss to Cincinnati.

For the second straight week, Hyatt logged a healthy offensive snap count (81 percent Sunday after 68 percent Week 5) with Malik Nabers (concussion) unable to suit up. The increased opportunities haven't amounted to much production, however. After failing to get even a target last week, Hyatt got only four against the Bengals and made just one catch for a small gain. It's clear at this point that the second-year wideout isn't in sync with QB Daniel Jones or New York's offensive game plan as a whole even when he's on the field, and Hyatt could fall back to a minimal snap count Week 7 versus Philadelphia if Nabers is able to return.