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Martin reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Martin played seven snaps -- three on offense, four on special teams -- without recording a stat in the 49ers' 27-10 win over the Commanders. With the 49ers locked into the top seed in the NFC, Martin could be elevated again for the team's regular-season finale against the Rams on Jan. 7.

The Giants reverted Houston to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Houston got his first elevation of the season ahead of Sunday's loss to the Rams, but he ended up as an inactive for the contest. The Giants have a healthy wide-receiver corps heading into their regular-season finale, so Houston may not be among the team's priorities for another elevation.

The Vikings reverted Jackson to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Although Jackson was active for Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers, he didn't end up playing a single snap. He's been elevated twice this season and could therefore return to the active roster once more for the Vikings' regular-season finale against the Lions on Jan. 7.

The Colts reverted Fernea to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Fernea has been elevated from the practice squad each of the past three weeks, but he's logged only two offensive snaps over that span while working mostly on special teams. If the Colts want him to suit up again Saturday versus Houston, they'd need to sign him to the active roster.

David Lombardi of The Athletic reports Monday that the 49ers are expected to open the injured reserve window for McCloud (ribs) this week.

McCloud is expected to return to practice after being placed on IR on Dec. 9. If his window to return opens this week, McCloud could make his return for the 49ers' regular-season finale against the Rams on Sunday. However, with San Francisco locked into the top seed in the NFC, the team could take a cautious approach and wait until the playoffs to bring back the return specialist.

The Broncos reverted Dorsett to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Dorsett was elevated from the practice squad for the second time this season ahead of Sunday's Week 17 win over the Chargers, and he played 28 offensive snaps in the contest. The wideout drew two targets but didn't catch either one, and he's been unable to reel in any of his three targets on the campaign. Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims (hamstring) were both inactive Sunday, and Dorsett could be elevated again for Week 18 if either or both of the pair sits out again.

The Bears reverted Johnson to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Johnson had his first reception of the season in Sunday's win over the Falcons, hauling in an 11-yard pass from Justin Fields in the third quarter. It was the third time the Bears elevated Johnson, meaning the team would have to sign him to the active roster if they need him for Week 18 against the Packers.

The Cardinals reverted Chisena to the practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Chisena played 13 snaps on special teams in the Cardinals' 35-31 win over the Eagles. It's the third time he has been elevated from the practice squad this season, meaning that Arizona would have to sign him to the active roster in order to play him in the regular-season finale against Seattle.

The Packers signed Melton from their practice squad to their active roster Monday.

Melton had a breakout performance in Sunday's win over Minnesota, nabbing six of nine targets for 105 yards and a touchdown. It was his second straight productive week, as the wideout caught four of six targets for 44 yards and added a seven-yard rush Week 16 against Carolina. Melton stepped into the No. 2 receiver role in the second half Sunday after Jayden Reed exited due to a chest injury, and the former could again play a major role Week 18 versus Chicago if Reed is unable to return for the critical matchup that could determine whether the Packers qualify for the postseason. Green Bay has other injuries among its wideout corps as well, as Christian Watson has missed four straight contests due to a strained right hamstring, and Dontayvion Wicks sat out against the Vikings with chest and ankle injuries.

The Packers placed Toure (knee) on the injured reserve list Monday.

The move corresponds with the Packers signing wide receiver Bo Melton from the practice squad to the active roster. Toure played nine snaps in Sunday's win and finished with one catch for minus-6 yards while also muffing a punt on the first play of the fourth quarter.