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Drummond reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Drummond was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins, failing to record any stats while playing six snaps on offense. The wide receiver ranked fourth in snaps at his position behind David Sills (45), Darnell Mooney (45) and KhaDarel Hodge (33). If Drake London (hip) remains unavailable in Week 9, Drummond could be elevated again prior to the team's matchup with the Patriots.

Royals (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Commanders.

Royals was a healthy scratch for the Chiefs' first three games of the regular season before making his NFL debut against the Ravens in Week 4. He hasn't recorded a target in each of Kansas City's last four games and will observe Monday's game on the sidelines in street clothes. Royals' next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Bills on Sunday.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers don't intend to designate Aiyuk (knee) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

On Friday, Shanahan told David Lombardi of SFStandard.com that Aiyuk's 21-day practice window may open this week, but even if it doesn't, the 49ers currently are in "week-to-week mode" with the wide receiver. Aiyuk is a little over one year removed from suffering ACL and MCL tears in his right knee during Week 7 of the 2024 campaign, so he's likely facing a significant ramp-up process even when he is cleared to practice.

Eskridge (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Eskridge was carted to the locker room during the first half of Sunday's game against the Falcons due to a shoulder injury, and he was not cleared to return. Monday's report is an estimate since the Dolphins didn't practice, so his practice participation over the next two days will shed light on whether he can play against the Ravens on Thursday. Ollie Gordon would be in line for more work as a returner on kickoffs alongside Malik Washington if Eskridge is not cleared to play against Baltimore.

The Commanders cut Chosen from the practice squad Monday.

Chosen was elevated to the Commanders' active roster for their Week 7 clash against the Cowboys, when he caught all four of his targets for 36 yards while playing 33 of 67 offensive snaps. However, his services are no longer needed as Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Deebo Samuel (heel) have both been cleared to return from their respective injuries and play in Monday's road game against the Chiefs. Given Chosen's play in Week 7, the veteran wide receiver should garner interest from teams looking for pass-catching depth on the active roster or practice squad.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Monday that Zaccheaus (knee) is day-to-day, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Zaccheaus is recovering from a knee injury sustained during Chicago's 30-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 8, in the wake of which rookie wideout Luther Burden also is in the concussion protocol. Versus Baltimore, Zaccheaus secured all seven of his targets for 33 yards and rushed once for four yards. Zaccheaus could be an interesting pivot option for fantasy purposes, especially in PPR leagues, if he's able to suit up on the road against Cincinnati on Sunday and Burden is sidelined.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Monday that London (hip) is "day-to-day," Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Morris called both London and quarterback Michael Penix (knee) day-to-day in the wake of both players having missed Atlanta's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins in Week 8. Veteran backup quarterback Kirk Cousins looked ill-prepared to command the Falcons offense without London on the field, finishing with just 173 passing yards with no touchdowns or interceptions despite facing off against a deeply flawed Miami secondary. Whether it ends up being Penix or Cousins under center on the road against New England on Sunday, it will bode well for Atlanta's aerial attack if London is able to retake the field alongside Darnell Mooney and TE Kyle Pitts. The star wideout was a late addition to the Week 8 injury report.

Lockett signed a contract with Las Vegas on Monday.

The Raiders waived wide receiver Justin Shorter to make room for Lockett on the 53-man roster. Lockett wasn't exactly productive across seven regular-season appearances with the Titans in 2025, recording just 10 catches for 70 yards on 20 targets, but he provides Las Vegas with veteran assistance behind top wideout Jakobi Meyers. Lockett will compete with third-year pro Tre Tucker and rookies Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton for routes and targets with his new team, beginning Sunday at home against the Jaguars.

Hopkins caught his lone target for a 14-yard gain in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Bears.

The veteran receiver's stat line doesn't stand out, but Hopkins had encouraging participation, playing over 20 snaps for the second straight game. The Ravens had a conservative passing game plan with Tyler Huntley at quarterback, leading to just 22 pass attempts on the afternoon. Hopkins made the most of his one opportunity, making a tough catch to convert a 3rd-and-7 that helped set up the decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter. He finished third among Ravens receivers in snaps behind Zay Flowers (59) and Rashod Bateman (49).

Turpin caught one of five targets for minus-2 yards in Sunday's loss to the Broncos. He added 86 yards on three kickoff returns.

The five targets were third on the Cowboys behind CeeDee Lamb (10) and George Pickens (nine), but Turpin couldn't get on the same page with either of the quarterbacks he got them from, as Joe Milton replaced Dak Prescott late in the 44-24 blowout loss. Turpin's main value to Dallas still comes as a return man, and despite missing two games with a foot injury, the 29-year-old is still fifth in the NFL with 571 kickoff return yards.