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Collins (hamstring) is taking part in Thursday's padded practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

After missing the Texans' last two games due a Grade 1 hamstring strain, Collins returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant. The Texans will release their second Week 4 injury report later Thursday, but Collins appears poised to at least maintain limited participation. If he can make it through the practice week no worse for the wear, the star wideout looks to be trending toward a return to the lineup this Sunday versus the Cowboys.

Echols (concussion) no longer has an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Browns.

A limited practice participant through Week 4 prep, Echols had been listed as questionable heading into Thursday. However, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com relayed Wednesday that the cornerback had cleared the five-step concussion protocol, and the Steelers have now signed off on Echols playing on a short week. Through Pittsburgh's first three games, Echols has accrued two tackles while handling a limited role on defense and serving as a key player on special teams.

The Steelers added Black to their injury report and list him as questionable for Thursday's game against the Browns due to a personal matter.

Black's status for Thursday's game will be clarified when the Steelers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. The 24-year-old has filled a rotational role along the Steelers' defensive line this season, logging no more than 40 percent of the snaps in any of the team's three contests while accruing four tackles.

Godwin (ankle) is participating in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

It remains to be seen whether Godwin goes down as a full participant or limited participant Thursday, but any level of activity already marks a step in the right direction after the veteran wide receiver didn't take part in Wednesday's practice. Even if he alleviates any concerns about the ankle injury by Sunday's game against the Packers, Godwin will still be a risky fantasy option in the first start for undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels, who is filling in for Baker Mayfield (thumb).

White (shoulder) isn't practicing again Thursday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

White is sitting out a second consecutive practice ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts in London, which will kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET. If White is unable to suit up, the recently signed Austin Ekeler could slot in for passing-down work in a Commanders backfield that also includes Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Kaytron Allen.

The Steelers and Cowboys have agreed to terms on a trade to send Porter to Dallas, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Porter has been staging a hold-in of sorts since the start of training camp, citing a back injury that continually flares up since he begin missing regular-season contests in Week 1. Now that the situation has resolved itself and he's moving on to the Cowboys, it remains to be seen when he may be healthy enough to suit up for actual game action. As for the compensation going back to Pittsburgh, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports the Steelers are receiving a second-round pick and a conditional sixth-rounder from Dallas.

Styles recorded five tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, as well as a forced fumble in the Commanders' 33-31 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

Styles and fellow linebacker Kain Medrano combine for two interceptions in Sunday's contest. Styles caught the first pick in the third quarter, intercepting Sam Darnold on first down at the Seahawks' 43-yard line. The linebacker also played all 67 defensive snaps for the Commanders in the close win.

Medrano logged five tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed for a 50-yard pick-six in the Commanders' 33-31 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

Medrano intercepted Sam Darnold late in the fourth quarter, taking the pick 50 yards to the house to extend the Commanders' three-point lead to 10 points with 3:57 left to play. The linebacker's heroics all but secured the win. Medrano was starting due to the absence of Frankie Luvu (groin).

Thieneman registered six tackles (four solo) and an interception during the Bears' 27-7 win over the Eagles on Sunday.

Thieneman picked off Andy Dalton on a pass intended for Dontayvion Wicks in the end zone, and the Bears' offense capitalized on the turnover with an 11-play, 69-yard drive that ended with a 29-yard field goal by Cairo Santos to extend Chicago's lead to 10-0. Thieneman has played every single defensive snap through the first three regular-season games of his NFL career, and his 15 solo tackles are tied for seventh-most in the league.

Knight made nine tackles (two solo) in the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Knight played 56 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 90% of the Bengals' defensive plays. The weakside linebacker led the team in tackles but was unable to do much more in a close shootout loss.