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The Dolphins elevated Ezukanma from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Ezukanma had been dealing with a foot injury this week, but it doesn't appear to be a concern and he'll be available to suit up for the Dolphins' Week 3 game against the Seahawks on Sunday. Ezukanma has appeared in three regular-season games for the Dolphins since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Dolphins elevated Eskridge from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Eskridge and fellow practice squad wideout Erik Ezukanma will both be elevated due to Grant DuBose (shoulder) being placed on IR and rookie sixth-round pick Malik Washington (shoulder) being listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Seattle. Eskridge has a chance to suit up against the Seahawks, who selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Dolphins placed DuBose on injured reserve Saturday due to a shoulder injury.

DuBose popped up on the Dolphins' injury report Wednesday with a shoulder injury, and he was unable to practice Thursday and Friday. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but his move to IR will force him to sit out for at least the next four games. The earliest DuBose will be able to return will be Week 8 against the Cardinals on Oct. 27. Both Dee Eskridge and Erik Ezukanma were elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, and one of them could be signed to the active roster for as long as DuBose is sidelined.

The Buccaneers elevated Shepard from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

After spending the first eight years of his NFL career with the Giants, Shepard signed with the Buccaneers in June. While he wasn't able to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, the 2016 second-round pick opted to stick around in Tampa Bay on the practice squad. With Kameron Johnson (ankle) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Shepard's elevation to the active roster will provide depth in the Bucs' wide receiver corps behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer.

The Bears elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Johnson was elevated for the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Texans, during which he played seven snaps (one on offense, six on special teams). If he's active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Johnson will likely be limited primarily to special teams even with veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) ruled out for a second straight week.

The Rams elevated Smith from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Smith signed with the Rams' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. He is in line to make his NFL debut Sunday against the 49ers if he's active for the contest, and he would provide depth at wide receiver with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) sidelined.

Head coach Zac Taylor said Saturday that Higgins (hamstring) will be available for Monday's contest against the Commanders, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Higgins closed Week 3 prep as a full practice participant Saturday and won't take an injury designation into Monday's game for what will be his season debut. Based on Taylor's comments, Higgins doesn't sound like he'll be limited Monday in any capacity, though it also doesn't benefit the coach to reveal home much playing time the receiver will get in the primetime contest.

Perry (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Perry popped up on the Saints' injury report Thursday with an illness that limited his participation in practice. His ability to practice in full Friday suggests that the 2023 sixth-round pick is trending towards being available for Sunday's game.

Shenault is dealing with a foot issue and is questionable to suit up against the Dolphins on Sunday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Shenault practiced in full Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out Friday and popping up on the injury report. Though his status is up in the air for Sunday's game, coach Mike Macdonald is optimistic that Shenault will be able to suit up, per John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site. The wideout has logged 10 snaps on offense through two games while serving as Seattle's primary kickoff returner.

Johnson (ankle) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Denver, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Johnson opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he was a DNP Thursday and Friday, and he is not expected to play Sunday. The Bucs could call up a wide receiver from the practice squad such as Sterling Shepard, Cody Thompson or Ryan Miller in anticipation of Johnson being inactive for Week 3.