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Smith (foot) was a full participant at practice Tuesday.

Smith popped up on Baltimore's injury report Monday with a foot issue, but it doesn't look like it was anything too serious, and he's on track to play in Week 9. He's easily on pace for his fourth consecutive 100-plus tackle season and is a solid IDP consideration in most formats going into Thursday's game versus the Jaguars.

Connors (hand) was placed on IR on Tuesday, Blaine Grisak of SI.com reports.

Connors broke his hand in Sunday's win over the Chargers and is slated for surgery. He's worked as a core special-teamer this season but hasn't logged a snap on offense. As such, Connors' IR stint -- which will last at least four games -- isn't likely to cause any waves in fantasy.

Miami worked out Rucker (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Two weeks after the Raiders waived him from their injured reserve list, Rucker appears to be back in football shape and is looking for a new team. The Dolphins have arguably the weakest group of wide receivers in the league, so any additions they make at the position in 2026 will be worth keeping an eye on.

The Jaguars placed Murray (elbow) on their injured reserve list Tuesday.

It was already known Murray suffered a season-ending elbow injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game versus the Colts, so the move comes as no big surprise. In his absence, 2025 sixth-rounder Rayuan Lane could step into a starting role at safety for the rest of the year.

The Jaguars placed Hamilton (knee) on their injured reserve list Tuesday.

Hamilton suffered a ruptured quad during Sunday's game versus the Colts, and now he'll spend the rest of the season on IR. His departure from Jacksonville's defensive line figures to open up more opportunities for 2024 second-rounder Ruke Orhorhoro as the campaign continues.

The Browns released Means (knee) from their practice-squad injured list Tuesday.

Means signed to Cleveland's practice squad in early September but landed on the practice-squad injured list due to a knee injury Oct. 20. The 2024 fifth-round draft selection has now been cut, so he'll have a chance to look for work with another organization once he gets healthy. The Browns signed wideout Xavier Guillory to their practice squad in a corresponding move Tuesday.

Ebukam (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons on Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official website reports.

Ebukam suffered a hamstring injury in Week 9 versus the Buccaneers, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests as a result of the injury. In his absence, Za'Darius Smith is a top candidate to operate in a more prominent role at outside linebacker.

Fehoko is listed as a starting receiver on the Cardinals' unofficial depth chart heading into Sunday's game at Seattle, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Buried on the depth chart at receiver to begin the season, Fehoko mostly served as a special-teams contributor through the Cardinals' first seven games. However, with the Cardinals trading away Marvin Harrison before losing Jalen Brooks (wrist) and Kendrick Bourne (tibia) to season-ending injuries within the past two weeks, Fehoko suddenly finds himself in a position to contribute. After Bourne made an early exit in this past Sunday's 33-30 overtime victory over the Cowboys, Fehoko played double-digit snaps for the first time in 2026. He wasn't much of a factor in the Cardinals' comeback win, however, earning just one target (for a 17-yard reception) while taking the field for 40 of the team's 81 offensive play. While Fehoko could see his playing time climb even higher in Week 9, tight ends Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins, wideouts Michael Wilson (ribs) and Reggie Virgil and running back Tyler Allgeier may be better bets to command targets from quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said Tuesday that Conner (foot) won't return from IR this week, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Though LaFleur said last week that Conner could "potentially" play this season, that won't happen in Week 9. The veteran running back continues to work his way back from a right foot injury and has not yet been cleared to practice. Arizona is dealing with multiple injuries in its backfield, including to Jeremiyah Love (ankle - IR) and Bam Knight (concussion), so Conner could have provided a big boost if he'd been able to work his way back this week. Instead, the team will turn to Tyler Allgeier to lead its backfield, with Evan Hull serving as his primary backup if Knight is unable to suit up Sunday against Seattle.

Ross was cut from the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Ross joined Denver's practice squad Oct. 6, but he failed to be elevated to the active roster for any contests prior to being let go Tuesday. The wide receiver signed with the team in May as an undrafted free agent, and he may return to the Broncos' practice squad in the near future.