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Payne (foot) underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Payne will be out long-term with a foot injury suffered in practice. With both Javon Kinlaw (knee) and Payne out, Tim Settle will have a larger role at nose tackle going forward.

Montgomery (groin) wasn't present for the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Montgomery missed the Texans' two games before a Week 8 bye due to a groin issue, and his status remains up in the air as the team prepares for Sunday's contest at the Chargers. He hasn't practiced since sustaining the injury Oct. 11 at Tennessee, meaning he likely will need to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday to have a chance to suit up this weekend.

Lock (elbow) is slated to start Sunday's game against the Cardinals, perNFL reporter Andrew Siciliano.

Siciliano adds that Lock has an elbow injury that the team will manage during the week, but he's nonetheless set to get the starting assignment Sunday, with fellow signal caller Sam Darnold unavailable due to quad and rib issues. Beyond this weekend, it's possible that Lock's QB1 stint could continue, given that Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that Darnold is viewed as week-to-week, according to coach Mike Macdonald.

Head coach Mike Macdonald announced that Darnold won't play Sunday against the Cardinals due to a quadriceps injury, NFL reporter Andrew Siciliano reports.

In addition to a quad issue that Darnold sustained late in Monday's loss to the Bears, Macdonald revealed that the quarterback suffered a rib injury early in that contest. The pair of health concerns may have played a part in Darnold's subpar performance, which included 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception on 17-for-34 passing and two carries for 20 yards. With Darnold out for the first time since Week 2, backup QB Drew Lock will draw the Week 9 start under center for the Seahawks.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Ferguson (ankle) will work with the Cowboys' training staff during Wednesday's practice, Briana Aldridge of CBS News Texas reports.

Such comments are an indication that Ferguson will go down as a DNP to kick off Week 9 prep, something that'll be revealed on Wednesday's injury report. Ferguson is tending to a low-ankle sprain in the wake of this past Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Skattebo (hamstring) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice and instead was seen working with a trainer on the side, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.

Skattebo tweaked his hamstring on his final carry during a Week 7 win at Houston, but even with the benefit of a Week 8 bye, he's kicking off Week 9 prep with a DNP. Head coach John Harbaugh told Raanan on Monday that Skattebo may be a game-time decision for Sunday's contest at Philadelphia, but he likely will need to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday to put himself at least in that position. At the moment, Devin Singletary and Greg Desrosiers are the Giants' healthy backfield options.

Head coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, but the wide receiver was able to run on a side field, and the Buccaneers will see how he feels Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Egbuka was able to clear ths concussion protocol last Friday, but he still missed this past Sunday's win against the Falcons due to a foot injury, marking a second absence in a row. Seemingly, Wednesday's bit of running is a test to get a sense of where Egbuka stands, health-wise, so Thursday's session could be revealing for his chances to return to action Sunday at Chicago.

Henderson (illness) won't practice Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Henderson also didn't practice this past Thursday and Friday, and then missed the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Dolphins. The running back's looming 'DNP' suggests that he's no lock to play Sunday against the Packers, but Henderson's outlook on that front would no doubt improve with a return to the field in the next couple of days. In his absence against Miami, Rhamondre Stevenson paced New England's rushing attack, while Corey Kiner and Lan Larison mixed in.

Brown (ankle/knee) won't practice Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Brown was sidelined for New England's Week 8 win over Miami, and with another 'DNP' - his third straight -- on tap, the wideout's status for Sunday's game against the Packers is cloudy. On the plus side for the Patriots, Mack Hollins (calf) could return from IR this weekend to bolster a WR corps that also includes DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams.

Head coach Andy Reid said that Butker will remain the Chiefs' kicker for Sunday's game against the Jets, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.

Butker -- who has made 12 of his 18 field-goal attempts in seven games this season -- converted one of his two tries along with with all three point-after attempts in the Chiefs' Week 8 loss to the Broncos. Despite his recent accuracy issues, Butker will retain his kicking role this weekend, even though the Chiefs recently signed Justin Tucker to the practice squad.