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The Browns elevated Watkins to their active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Watkins has spent the season on the Browns' practice squad after being cut by the team ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. He's bounced around other practice squads the last two seasons and has not had the opportunity to suit up for a regular-season game. That could change Sunday with wide receivers Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and David Bell (knee) both out for Week 10.

The Bengals elevated Morgan from the practice squad Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

It's the second time Morgan has been promoted to the active roster since signing with the Bengals' practice squad Aug. 31. In his first appearance Week 9 against the Bills, Morgan played 10 special teams snaps. His elevation comes with Tee Higgins (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans and Ja'Marr Chase (back) listed as questionable.

Samuel (toe), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, is expected to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel practiced on a limited basis all week and looks poised to suit up Sunday even though he might be less than 100 percent healthy. The veteran receiver had been a critical part of the team's passing attack, recording at least four receptions in each of the past five games before missing last Sunday's win over the Patriots.

Young (groin) looks on track to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against Washington, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Young logged consecutive full practices to close out the week. As a result, he looks on pace to make his season debut Sunday, assuming he avoids any setbacks prior to kickoff. Still, confirmation on that decision will likely be made Saturday via a Seattle roster move.

Strachan reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Strachan was elevated from Carolina's practice squad prior to Thursday's loss to the Bears. It was his first time suiting up this season. The pass catcher saw the field for 12 offensive snaps and logged one reception for 45 yards on two targets. He could be a candidate to be called up again in Week 11.

Woods (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after returning to a full practice Friday.

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Woods -- who last suited up in Week 6 -- is expected to be back in action this weekend, with practice having gone well. Assuming Woods is indeed available for Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, he could be busy in his return to the lineup, with fellow WR Nico Collins (calf) ruled out versus Cincinnati.

Bateman (back) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

A mid-week addition to the injury report after the back issue rendered him a limited participant Thursday, Bateman took every rep Friday to clear up any concern about his availability for Sunday. While appearing in eight of the Ravens' nine games to date, Bateman has held a consistent yet unexciting role in the team's passing attack. He's drawn between two and five targets in all eight of his outings, catching 17 passes for 180 yards and no touchdowns.

Collins (calf) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Collins initially appeared to be on a path to play against the Bengals after he opened Week 10 prep as a limited participant Wednesday, but after regressing to no participation Thursday and Friday, he'll ultimately sit out Sunday for the first time all season. On a positive note for the Texans, Robert Woods (foot) is listed as questionable but is trending toward putting an end to his two-game absence after practicing fully Friday, and he could end up filling a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Tank Dell and Noah Brown while Collins is sidelined this weekend.

Peoples-Jones (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

The Lions traded for Peoples-Jones before their Week 9 bye and might not have him available for the first game after it. He managed limited practice participation Wednesday through Friday, so it won't be a surprise if he ends up active ahead of the 4:05 ET p.m. kickoff this Sunday, though a featured role in Detroit's passing game is unlikely.

Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Jones -- who last played Week 5 -- practiced in a limited fashion this week, but now that the wideout has been ruled out, he'll target a potential return to action Nov. 19 against the Titans. In his continued absence, Tim Jones and Jamal Agnew are in line to see added Week 10 snaps behind Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk.