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The Dolphins are optimistic that Hill (foot) will be able to suit up Sunday against the Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hill had to wear a walking boot after suffering a left foot injury during Miami's Week 5 loss to the Jets, but the team is hopeful he won't need to miss any time. Even if Hill is ready to go Sunday, the Dolphins are expected to be without top quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) for a second straight game, and No. 2 option Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) isn't a sure bet to be available either. Having Hill on the field would certainly be beneficial for third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson if he ends up making his first career start, but the Pro Bowl wideout's status will likely come down to how much he's able to do in practice this week.

Dorsett wasn't targeted over 11 snaps on offense Sunday in the Texans' 13-6 win over Jacksonville.

With Chris Moore (hip) sitting out Week 5, Dorsett appeared to be in a good spot to earn more work, but the little-used Tyler Johnson (25 snaps) was the primary beneficiary instead. Dorsett has appeared in four games this season, catching one pass on four targets for 15 yards.

Johnson wasn't targeted over 25 snaps on offense Sunday in Texans' 13-6 win over the Jaguars.

Johnson was active for the second consecutive week and was handed the third-highest snap count among wideouts, moving ahead of Phillip Dorsett on the depth chart. He took the role that would normally go to the inactive Chris Moore (hip). If the Texans don't have to pass, they won't, so targets among the position group are typically scarce and usually go to Brandin Cooks or Nico Collins.

Roberson was cut from the Bills' practice squad Tuesday.

Roberson will leave the Bills without making his official NFL debut. After spending time with the Cowboys' and Steelers' practice squads, the 24-year-old will look to make his NFL debut elsewhere.

The Broncos cut Smith from their practice squad Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Smith spent training camp in Tampa Bay but ultimately didn't make it through final roster cuts. Rather than landing on the team's practice squad, he subsequently found his way to Denver. However, things did not work out and he is now set to look for a new landing spot.

Johnson signed with the Bills' practice squad Tuesday.

Johnson spent some time with Atlanta during training camp but failed to earn a spot on the 52-man roster. The 26-year-old receiver hasn't played in an NFL matchup since 2020, during which he logged eight receptions for 173 yards through eight games.

Shepherd has been let go from the Broncos' practice squad, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Shepherd joined Denver as an undrafted free agent in early August. He failed to earn a spot on its 53-man roster during final cuts but subsequently reverted to the practice squad. He has seemingly not showed enough to hang on to a spot and will now be free to look for a new opportunity.

Las Vegas signed Johnson to its practice squad Tuesday.

Johnson was waived by the Raiders less than a week ago, but he's now found his way back onto the practice squad. His path to playing time and targets is not immediately clear, but the 26-year-old receiver has shown the ability to run past NFL corners when given the opportunity.

Humphrey was waived by the Patriots on Tuesday.

Humphrey had played in all five games for the Patriots this season, recording two catches for 20 yards on four targets. He'll now work to find an opportunity elsewhere.

Proche hauled in one of two targets for seven yards during Sunday's 19-17 win over the Bengals.

With Rashod Bateman (foot) sidelined, Proche played a season-high 15 offensive snaps and saw his first two targets of the campaign. Aside from Devin Duvernay, who was utilized early and often, the Ravens' wideouts failed to make any big plays through the air for a second straight game. However, Baltimore's passing attack has a good chance to bounce back against the Giants' depleted secondary in Week 6, so Proche could be in line for another solid role if Bateman remains sidelined.