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Pittman (foot) was seen using a scooter with his foot propped up in the Steelers' locker room Wednesday, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

With Pittman having already missed time recently due to a foot injury, it doesn't like he's past the issue despite playing in last Thursday night's loss to the Browns. The veteran receiver has been a non-factor in his short time with the Steelers, catching seven passes for 89 yards and no touchdowns on 12 targets across three games. Pittsburgh hosts Pittman's former Colts teammates on Sunday.

Smith (hamstring) isn't taking part in Wednesday's practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Smith hasn't practiced since a Week 3 loss at Chicago in which he played all 50 offensive snaps on an existing hamstring issue, which is leaving him as, "at very best, questionable" for this coming Sunday's game in Jacksonville, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Smith likely will need to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday in order to give himself a chance to be available in Week 5. Currently, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Elijah Moore and Britain Covey are the healthy wide receivers on the Eagles' active roster.

Coach Kevin O'Connell said Jefferson (ankle) "is doing well" and will be a limited practice participant Wednesday.

This will mark Jefferson's first on-field work since he suffered a sprained left ankle in the second quarter of a Week 3 win at Tampa Bay. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Saturday morning that the Vikings are hopeful that Jefferson will return to action in Week 5, and his ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a step in that direction.

Addison (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Addison has some hamstring soreness after he played 75 of 78 offensive snaps against the Dolphins last Sunday. With Justin Jefferson (ankle) missing that game versus Miami, Addison turned six targets into a 4-52-0 receiving line, as he took a back seat to T.J. Hockenson, who hauled in all 13 of his targets for 119 yards. The Vikings made a couple wideout additions to the practice squad Wednesday.

The Raiders designated Thornton (undisclosed) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Thornton was injured over the summer and missed the first four games of the 2026 regular season. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have under the new coaching staff in Las Vegas. The Raiders have been relying on Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor (concussion) and Cody White at wideout of late while funneling their passing game through Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.

Allen (groin) is practicing Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

After missing last Sunday's game against Washington, Allen's return to practice puts him on track to play Week 5 against the Steelers. With Alec Pierce (heel) still on injured reserve, the Colts need all the help they can get at the position after Laquon Treadwell and Ashton Dulin were forced into heavy snaps alongside Josh Downs against the Commanders.

The Texans designated Dell (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

The move opens Dell's 21-day practice window, so he should be back on the field sometime in the next three weeks. Houston's offense is devoid of speed and playmaking ability outside of Nico Collins, but it's also unclear if Dell is going to be the same player he was before suffering his gruesome knee injury late in the 2024 season. He's a total unknown at this point and will compete for snaps and targets with the likes of Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson once he returns to action.

The Jets designated Patrick (groin) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

The move opens the veteran wide receiver's 21-day practice window, and it comes at a good time for the Jets, with Adonai Mitchell (finger) still week-to-week. Patrick is unlikely to have much fantasy appeal in a New York offense that will struggle to support any pass catchers behind Garrett Wilson and possibly rookie Kenyon Sadiq.

Brown (ankle) was seen in the locker room Wednesday without a noticeable limp, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

When Brown came out of Week 1 with a right high-ankle sprain, he was expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks, but his placement on IR before Week 2 action means he's eligible to return to practice as soon as next week. That doesn't mean he actually will be, but being able to move about sans limp generally is a good sign in his recovery and could mean practice reps are on the horizon for the Patriots' No. 1 wide receiver.

Nailor (concussion) will not practice Wednesday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Nailor was concussed in last Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and remains in the league's protocol. If he's unable to gain clearance for Week 5 against the Patriots, Tre Tucker, Cody White and Dareke Young would be in line for increased snaps. Dont'e Thornton (undisclosed) could also be an option after he had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday.