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The Bengals elevated Pryor from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Pryor had been elevated twice earlier this season, though he got into only one game, recording one catch for nine yards and netting 43 yards in kick-return yardage Week 9 against the Raiders. On Saturday against Pittsburgh, Pryor could take on the depth-receiver and kick-returner role typically held by Jermaine Burton (coach's decision), who has been ruled out for the contest. The Bengals must win Saturday in order to have any chance of making the playoffs.

Woods (knee) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens.

Woods approached Saturday's contest listed as questionable after being deemed a limited practice participant Tuesday through Thursday. In his absence in Cleveland's season finale, Jamari Thrash, James Proche and Kaden Davis are candidates to see added wideout snaps behind Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore.

Cooper will not travel with the team Saturday and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the Patriots due to a personal matter.

Unlike a handful of other teams in a similar spot Week 18 with zero playoff implications to play for, the Bills haven't technically ruled out any of their projected starters even though the assumption is the majority will see little playing time in the meaningless precursor to the wild-card playoff round the following week. Cooper will finish his 2024 regular season with 547 receiving yards, the fewest of his 10-year career.

The Ravens elevated Miller from the practice squad to the active roster Friday.

It'll be the third consecutive week that Miller has been elevated to the Ravens' active roster, and he'll be available to play in Saturday's regular-season finale against the Browns. Miller played 12 snaps (eight on offense, four on special teams) in Baltimore's Christmas Day win over Houston and caught his lone pass for 16 yards. Miller might be limited to a special teams role Saturday due to the return of Nelson Agholor (concussion).

Higgins (ankle/knee) is expected to be available for Saturday's game at Pittsburgh, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

For a second week in a row, Higgins is listed as questionable after being listed as limited on all three of the Bengals' practice reports due to ankle and knee injuries. The health concerns didn't stop him from running roughshod over the Broncos this past Saturday to the tune of 11 catches (on 12 targets) for 131 yards and three touchdowns. Assuming he gets the all-clear to play this Saturday when the Bengals post their list of inactives about 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, he'll again join forces with QB Joe Burrow and WR Ja'Marr Chase to form what has been one of the most productive passing attacks down the stretch this season.

Palmer (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular season finale against the Raiders.

Palmer didn't practice this week and will target a potential return to action in next weekend's playoff opener against an opponent to be determined. In his absence Sunday, DJ Chark and Derius Davis are candidates to log added snaps behind top wideout options Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.

McConkey (toe) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Las Vegas.

McConkey opened Week 18 prep Wednesday with a DNP due to a toe injury, but he followed it up with a limited session Thursday and full practice Friday, thereby clearing him to suit up this weekend. He'll be taking on a Raiders defense that he took for 5-39-1 on seven targets in his pro debut all the way back in Week 1, but it should be noted that he's recorded at least six catches and 80 yards in five of his last six contests.

Eskridge (finger) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The 2021 second-round pick from Western Michigan was a late addition to the Dolphins' injury report, popping up as a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a finger issue. He's now in jeopardy of missing Miami's regular-season finale, and Raheem Mostert will likely serve as the Dolphins' top kick returner if Eskridge is sidelined in Week 18.

Wilson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers after being added to the injury report Friday with a hamstring injury, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

An end-of-week addition to the report isn't promising, and even more so because he's a wide receiver with a hamstring injury in Week 18 for a non-playoff team. It's possible the injury is minor enough that Wilson will play anyway, but the Cardinals may want to hold him back if it's a close call ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. A Week 18 absence for Wilson would leave more perimeter WR reps for Zay Jones, Zach Pascal and/or Xavier Weaver.

Whittington (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Whittington was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but logged a full session Friday and is good to go for Sunday's regular-season finale. With Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp unlikely to play and resting up for the playoffs next weekend, Whittington should see an elevated offensive role alongside fellow WRs Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Tyler Johnson. They will be catching passes from Jimmy Garoppolo.