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The Falcons listed Pearce (back) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Pearce was reinstated by the NFL on Monday after serving an eight-game suspension. The 23-year-old is expected to play a big role at edge for the Falcons' defense but may be eased back into the lineup to start out.

The Falcons listed Deablo (forearm) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Deablo was a limited participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday. The 28-year-old has missed back-to-back games after suffering a forearm injury in Week 6 against Chicago. The sixth-year pro has 30 tackles (15 solo) and one pass breakup in six games this season.

Brown (knee/ankle) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

With three consecutive 'DNP's looming, Brown doesn't seem likely to be available Sunday against the Packers. If he's ruled out later Friday, the stage would be set for DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism, Kyle Williams and potentially Mack Hollins (calf) -- who has been designated to return from IR -- to handle New England's Week 9 WR duties.

Strange caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Thursday night's 33-10 win over the Ravens.

The Jaguars keep blowing teams out and aren't being pushed on offense, which is keeping Trevor Lawrence's pass volume low. Strange is still making the most of his few opportunities, totaling four grabs for 77 yards on four targets over the last two weeks, games in which the Jaguars have combined to outscore their opponents 75-17. Strange is a TE1 for fantasy and gets a date with the Titans in nine days.

Hunter caught his only target for minus-one yard and lost a fumble in Thursday night's 33-10 win over the Ravens.

Hunter played six offensive snaps against Baltimore but turned the ball over on his only touch. After posting a 4-59-1 receiving line against the Texans in London back in Week 6, Hunter has done very little on offense. He needs the Jaguars' opponents to make games closer so the coaching staff feels obligated to utilize Hunter's big-play ability.

Henry (foot) is present for the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

After missing practice both Wednesday and Thursday, Henry's presence for Friday's session is a positive sign ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers. The Patriots' upcoming injury report will reveal both the tight end's official participation level, as well as his Week 9 game status.

Thomas wasn't targeted in Thursday night's 33-10 win over the Ravens.

Thomas played just 19 of 56 offensive snaps and ran only 11 routes on Trevor Lawrence's 26 dropbacks. It's become clear that Thomas is no longer a big part of the offense and needs an injury ahead of him or a trade out of Jacksonville to become relevant in season-long fantasy. He has just one catch for a 12-yard touchdown over his last four games.

In a statement posted to social media on Friday, Henderson -- who hasn't practiced since last Wednesday -- noted that he recently experienced "an unexpected and unusual medical emergency involving a series of unexplained neurological symptoms," Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.

Henderson, who was unavailable for New England's Week 8 win over Miami, indicated that tests have "come back positive and reassuring," adding "I will continue working closely with specialists and physical therapists to focus on my recovery, as these symptoms have affected my strength, coordination, and some of my physical functions." The running back noted that for now he is "committed to doing everything necessary to return to full health" and that his "health and long-term well-being" remain his foremost priorities." In six games this season, while working in a Patriots backfield that also includes Rhamondre Stevenson, Corey Kiner and Lan Larison, Henderson has carried 52 times for 203 yards a touchdown, while adding five receptions for 45 yards.

Egbuka (foot) has been "full go" at practice and doesn't appear to have had any setbacks ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bears, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

With Egbuka having logged a full practice Thursday and seemingly repeating that Friday morning, he appears ready to return from a two-game absence. He should handle his usual workload in a matchup between two of the NFC's hottest teams Sunday night.

The Ravens acquired Brissett and a 2027 fifth-round pick from the Cardinals on Friday in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 seventh-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Additionally, the Cardinals are paying about half of Brissett's remaining 2026 salary to facilitate the deal. The move gives Baltimore a veteran quarterback after both Lamar Jackson (thumb) and Tyler Huntley (toe) suffered long-term injuries last Sunday against Buffalo. Brissett had recently fallen to the Cardinals' No. 3 quarterback after he was benched in Week 8 against Dallas. He should immediately claim the QB1 spot for the Ravens after undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano has looked overmatched in his nearly two full games of action under center.