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Slayton did not play in Week 3 against the Texans, but the veteran wide receiver could be tasked with a hefty role against the Commanders on Sunday in London after Keenan Allen (groin) was ruled out.

Slayton was signed by the Colts on Sept. 21 after being released by the Giants prior to Week 1. He wasn't quite ready to make his Colts debut in Week 3, but with Allen out Sunday and Alec Pierce (heel) on injured reserve, Indianapolis' pass-catching options are thin beyond WR1 Josh Downs and tight end Tyler Warren. Given those injuries, Slayton could have a larger role by necessity against Washington, with Laquon Treadwell, Ashton Dulin and Deion Burks also in the mix for more offensive snaps due to the absences of both Allen and Pierce.

The Colts elevated Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Keenan Allen (groin) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders in London, so Westbrook-Ikhine's promotion gives the Colts extra depth at wide receiver. Westbrook-Ikhine was elevated to the Colts' active roster for Week 3 against the Texans, when he played 16 snaps (one on offense, 15 on special teams) without showing up in the box score otherwise.

The Dolphins signed Washington from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

The move bolsters the Dolphins' backfield depth in the absence of De'Von Achane, who is out for the rest of the 2026 season due to a torn ACL in his left knee. Washington stuck around in Miami on the practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster out of training camp. Now that he's on the active roster, Washington will operate as the Dolphins' RB3 behind Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright moving forward.

Williams and Stefon Diggs are both in line for larger roles against the Colts on Sunday in London, with Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reporting that Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is now expected to be ruled out.

McLaurin was tagged as questionable for Sunday's game after appearing to injure his hamstring during Friday's practice. He has yet to be ruled out for Week 4, but in the event that he cannot play, both Williams and Diggs would be Marcus Mariota's top targets in the passing game, with Dyami Brown, Treylon Burks and tight end Chig Okonkwo also in the mix. Williams has a 9-103-1 receiving line on 11 targets through the first three games of his NFL career.

Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports that Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Colts in London, which would leave Diggs as the top wide receiver for the Commanders.

McLaurin drew the questionable tag for Week 4 after sustaining a hamstring injury during Friday's practice. His status for Sunday's International game has yet to be confirmed, but in the event that McLaurin is indeed ruled out, Diggs and rookie Antonio Williams would be in line for larger roles against Indianapolis. Diggs has caught four passes or more in each of the first three games of the regular season and has a 13-135-3 receiving line on 22 targets.

McLaurin (hamstring) is now likely to miss Sunday's game against the Colts in London, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.

McLaurin popped up on Friday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, which drew him the questionable tag for Sunday's game. The injury appears severe enough for the veteran wide receiver to be doubtful for Week 4, and if he's in fact ruled out, then Stefon Diggs and Antonio Williams would serve as the Commanders' top wide receivers, with Dyami Brown and Treylon Burks also in the mix for more targets from quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Allen (groin) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against Washington.

After entering the weekend with a questionable tag following a non-participant listing Friday, Allen will now miss Sunday's contest in London. Without Allen or Alec Pierce (heel), Josh Downs will be the Colts' top receiver for Week 4, with Darius Slayton, Laquon Treadwell, Ashton Dulin, Deion Burks and tight end Tyler Warren all in line for more targets. Allen's next chance to take the field is Week 5 against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Jefferson (ankle) has been already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but the Vikings are hopeful that the superstar wide receiver will return for Week 5 against the Saints, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Jefferson was removed from the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers due to an ankle injury. Additional tests showed a minor ankle sprain for the seventh-year pro, and while he won't play Sunday, a return to practice during Week 5 prep would put Jefferson on track to play against New Orleans. Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings and tight end T.J. Hockenson will be Kyler Murray's top targets against Miami in Jefferson's absence.

Ward logged four tackles (three solo) and had one pass defensed for an interception in the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday.

Ward intercepted Aaron Rodgers early in the second quarter on a deep throw. The cornerback came down with the ball at the Browns' 44-yard line, and the team's offense quickly marched down for a four-play, 56-yard touchdown to tie the game at seven. Ward also played all 64 of the Browns' defensive snaps in the contest.

Campbell accumulated seven tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed in the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday.

Campbell's six solo tackles led the Browns in the contest. The cornerback played 98 percent of the team's snaps, appearing fully healthy after missing the team's Week 3 win over the Panthers with a knee injury.