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McLaurin (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday versus the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Back from a one-game absence, McLaurin will be working with a new signal-caller in Colt McCoy. When he was taking the NFL by storm to the tune of 16 catches (on 24 targets) for 257 yards and three touchdowns through his first three career contests, McLaurin was on the receiving end of passes from Case Keenum, so it'll be interesting to see how the new duo clicks.

Diggs is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Diggs didn't do himself any favors with coach Mike Zimmer this week, missing practice and meetings Wednesday before having perfect attendance Thursday and Friday. After the final session, Zimmer said he needs to "watch the tape" before making a decision on Diggs' availability, but it appears the wide receiver is good to go. The Vikings' receiving corps is typically the domain of Diggs and Adam Thielen, but the former's situation may have opened the door for Bisi Johnson, Laquon Treadwell and even Davion Davis to experience an increased role.

Smith-Schuster (toe), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, is considered a true game-time decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Despite putting in a full practice Friday, Smith-Schuster apparently wasn't able to assuage the Steelers' concern about his injury. The team will wait and see how he responds to a pregame workout before making a call on his status when the inactive list is released 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. EDT kickoff.

McLaurin (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, is being treated as a game-time decision, Craig Hoffman of 106-7 The Fan Washington reports.

The hamstring issue prevented the rookie from playing in the Week 4 loss to the Giants, but the Redskins are optimistic that he'll be able to suit up Sunday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Before his availability is confirmed, however, McLaurin will be subjected to a pre-game workout to ensure his hamstring isn't an issue. Confirmation on his status will come 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. EDT kickoff, when the Redskins will release their inactive list.

Gallup (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Despite undergoing a scope to trim the meniscus in his left knee just under three weeks earlier, Gallup looks poised to return to action after making it through practices Wednesday through Friday in seemingly sound health. Though Gallup is on track to play Sunday, he may be eased into action and not handle the heavy snap and target counts he received in the first two games of the season.

Ateman was promoted to the active roster Saturday.

With Tyrell Williams (foot), J.J. Nelson (knee) and Dwayne Harris (elbow) listed as questionable, Ateman was brought up for depth in case one or more of them sit out. Ateman suited up in seven games for the Raiders last year, hauling in 15 of 31 targets for 154 yards and a touchdown.

Diggs will be traveling to Sunday's game against the Giants, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

This shouldn't come as much of a surprise considering Diggs is expected to play Sunday, but it's more or less a confirmation of the designation following head coach Mike Zimmer's confusing comments Friday, suggesting he'd need to "watch the tape" before outright confirming Diggs as a starter. Diggs was fined for skipping meetings and practice earlier in the week, but it remains to be seen whether the Vikings plan to dish out any other punishment to their star receiver.

Grayson (knee) was waived from IR after reaching an injury settlement with the Chiefs, per the NFL's official media site.

Once Grayson is healthy, he'll be able to join another team. The 24-year-old receiver hasn't played an NFL snap since entering the league in 2018.

Coach Sean McVay confirmed Friday that Cooks has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Cooks played 46 snaps and caught one of three targets for a 29-yard gain while also carrying once for 27 yards before he left Thursday's 30-29 loss to the Seahawks with a head injury. Though Cooks needs to clear all five steps of the protocol before his availability for the Week 6 matchup with the 49ers is confirmed, McVay noted that the wideout has thus far been asymptomatic. A follow-up note on Cooks' condition should come next Wednesday, when the Rams resume practicing.

Williams (back), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, indicated he'll be good to go for the contest, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports. "I'm playing. I'm solid," Williams said.

Even though he still sports an injury designation, Williams is encouraged with where he stands physically after back spasms prevented him from making the flight to Miami last week ahead of the Chargers' eventual win over the Dolphins. As evidence, Williams practiced in some capacity Wednesday through Friday, capping the week with a full showing. Assuming his prediction comes to pass, Williams isn't expected to face any limitations during the game and should profile as one of the Chargers' top red-zone weapons.