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The Titans signed Wilkerson to the practice squad Tuesday.

The Titans are dealing with several injuries at wide receiver after losing Calvin Ridley to a fractured fibula in Week 11. Rookies Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) and Chimere Dike (chest) are also battling injuries. Wilkerson has appeared in nine career regular-season contests, catching six passes for 60 yards and two touchdowns.

The Titans signed Proche off the practice squad Tuesday.

With Calvin Ridley done for the season due to a fractured fibula, and Chimere Dike (chest) and Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) dealing with injuries, the Titans needed wideout and returner depth. Proche has 64 career regular-season games of experience.

The Lions activated Rodriguez (knee) from the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Rodriguez appears to be on the verge of making his 2025 season debut after a lengthy rehab from ACL surgery. The fourth-year linebacker recorded 43 tackles (27 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 10 appearances last season.

The Commanders waived Jones on Tuesday.

Jones' spot on the 53-man roster was needed in order to make room for new kicker Jake Moody. Jones saw his first career regular-season snaps in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, logging 11 offensive snaps and another seven on special teams. He caught his lone target for 25 yards. Jones could return via the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Collins (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Houston estimated Collins as a limited participant for Monday's walk-through session, but the wideout has cleared up any concern about his availability for Thursday's game against the Bills. For the third straight week, Collins will be on the receiving end of throws from quarterback Davis Mills, who will make another start while C.J. Stroud remains in the concussion protocol.

The Titans placed Ridley (fibula) on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Ridley will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured fibula during the Titans' 16-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday. The 30-year-old wideout will finish his second campaign in Tennessee with just 17 catches for 303 yards and no touchdowns on 36 targets over seven games. Though Ridley is on the books through 2027 on a four-year, $92 million contract, he could be designated as a post-June 1 cut this offseason to save $18.7 million in cap space.

Mathis (shoulder) was limited in Tuesday's practice.

Mathis was unable to suit up for Sunday's Week 11 win over the Bucs, but he appears to have a chance to return for Thursday night against the Texans. Mathis has logged 52 defensive snaps across three appearances this season.

Palmer (knee/ankle) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough.

Palmer has been listed as limited on both of the Bills' first two Week 12 injury reports, but the team hasn't provided an indication that he experienced a setback in his recovery from the knee or ankle issue after he returned from a three-game absence to play 27 snaps in this past Sunday's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers. The veteran wideout is likely just getting some extra maintenance on a short week, and the expectation is that he'll be available for Thursday's game against the Texans.

Coach DeMeco Ryans said Pitre (concussion) will not play in Thursday night's game against the Bills, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Pitre will miss his third straight contest due to the concussion, and the short week didn't help, as Ryans noted it wasn't enough time for Pitre to clear the protocol. Myles Bryant should again handle an expanded role in the Texans' secondary Thursday night.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans said that Mills will serve as the Texans' starting quarterback for Thursday's game against the Bills, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Though C.J. Stroud is in line to practice in some fashion Tuesday for the first time since sustaining a concussion in the Texans' Nov. 2 loss to the Broncos, he's not on track to clear the five-step protocol before Thursday. As a result, Mills will direct the Houston offense once again after he completed 53 of 86 passes for 566 yards, three touchdowns and one interception to go along with five carries for 34 yards and another score in wins over the Jaguars and Titans the past two weeks. Stroud could be in position to reclaim starting duties in the Texans' Week 13 game against the Colts.