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The Packers waived Heath on Saturday.

Heath played in 11 games for the Packers this season, totaling six receptions for 86 yards on seven targets. The waiving of the wide receiver likely has to do with the potential return of both Jayden Reed (foot) and Matthew Golden (wrist). Heath will now revert to the waiver wire, and if he clears, he will become a free agent or moved to the Packers' practice squad.

The Jaguars activated Murray (neck) from injured reserve Saturday.

Murray was a full participant in practice during Week 14, and the activation from injured reserve means he has a good chance to suit up for Sunday's game against the Colts. The veteran safety last played in Week 7 against the Rams, and he logged 371 defensive snaps in the 2025 regular season before sustaining the neck injury. The absence of current starter Andrew Wingard (concussion) could also be a key factor influencing Murray's chances to play.

The Jaguars waived Schrader on Saturday.

Schrader has been a healthy scratch since the Jaguars re-signed him to the active roster Oct. 8, so, unsurprisingly, the running back is being waived. The team will continue to roll out Travis Etienne as the starter, with Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen present in a rotational capacity. Schrader will likely sign with the Jaguars' practice squad if he clears waivers.

The Jaguars elevated Trammell from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.

With Travis Hunter (knee) on injured reserve and Parker Washington (hip) questionable for Sunday's game, Trammell will provide depth to a wide receiver room led by Brian Thomas and Jakobi Meyers. A recent addition to the practice squad after being waived from the active roster, the 27-year-old Trammell has played in five games this season, accumulating three receptions for 46 yards on 10 targets.

The Vikings signed Wolford to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Wolford was elevated to the active roster for Week 13 against the Seahawks as a backup for Max Brosmer in the absence of starter J.J. McCarthy. With McCarthy and Brosmer once again healthy for Week 14, it seems the Vikings organization felt it had a roster spot available to commit to depth in the quarterback room.

The Cardinals elevated Brooks from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

The absence of wide receivers Marvin Harrison (heel), Greg Dortch (chest) and potentially Xavier Weaver (hamstring) give Brooks a huge opportunity in Sunday's contest. The 2023 seventh-rounder was elevated alongside Trent Sherfield to be a starting wide receiver for quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Brooks has received zero targets with only four offensive snaps played this year, but he ended the 2024 season with 12 receptions for 177 yards and a touchdown on 30 targets.

The Cardinals elevated Sherfield from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

With Marvin Harrison (heel) ruled out, Greg Dortch (chest) placed on IR, and Xavier Weaver (hamstring) listed as questionable, Sherfield is in line to be the second wide receiver behind Michael Wilson for Sunday's contest. This marks the 29-year-old's first practice squad elevation of the season, so the Cardinals would be able to elevate him twice more before needing to sign him to the active roster.

The Falcons placed Hellams (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Hellams was unable to practice this week after suffering a hamstring injury in the Falcons' Week 13 loss to the Jets. The third-year pro played in 11 of 12 games for Atlanta, appearing almost exclusively on special teams. The 25-year-old will miss at least four games, with the final week of the regular season against the Saints being the earliest he can return.

Johnson (foot) has been ruled out for Philadelphia's matchup versus the Chargers on Monday.

Johnson will miss his third straight game due to the Lisfranc sprain he suffered in the Week 11 win over the Lions. The 35-year-old will aim to return for the Week 15 matchup versus the Raiders, and in his place, Fred Johnson should make another start at right tackle during Monday's game.

After the Commanders activated Brown (groin/knee) from injured reserve Saturday, they removed his designation for Sunday's game in Minnesota.

Brown now is available for his first game action since Week 2 after recovering from dueling groin and knee injuries. He'll be working with QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow), who will be back for the first time since Week 9, but the presence of fellow WRs Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel will make targets tougher to come by for Brown. In 13 regular-season appearances with Washington over the last two campaigns, Brown gathered in 38 of 63 targets for 489 yards and one touchdown.