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Werner (neck) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Werner injured his neck during the Saints' 35-27 loss to the Raiders in Week 3, which prevented him from participating in each of New Orleans' first two practices of Week 4 prep. His status may not be officially known until about 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Saints announce their list of inactive players. Kaden Elliss (calf) has already been ruled out, and if Werner cannot play, then Isaiah Stalbird and Danny Stutsman would be the next men up at inside linebacker.

Granderson (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Atlanta, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Granderson injured his ankle during the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Raiders. The injury is severe enough for him to not suit up Monday, and his next chance to play is Week 5 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11. Anfernee Jennings (knee) has also been ruled out, so Myles Cole and Chris Rumph are both in line for more defensive snaps opposite Chase Young.

Elliss (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Elliss will miss his first game of the 2026 season due to a calf injury. Pete Werner (neck) is also listed as questionable, so the Saints may have to start Danny Stutsman and Isaiah Stalbird at inside linebacker for Monday's NFC South showdown. Elliss' next opportunity to play is Week 5 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Elliss (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.

A chest injury has limited Elliss' practice participation all week, and if cannot play Sunday, then Erick Hunter and Darius Muasau would be the top candidates to start at inside linebacker alongside Robert Spillane. Elliss has 19 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through the first three games of the season.

Fant (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Fant's practice participation was limited all week due to an abdominal injury that he likely picked up in Week 3 against the Raiders. With the questionable tag, the veteran tight end's status for Monday may not be known until the Saints announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Oscar Delp and Treyton Welch would see more rotational snaps at tight end behind Juwan Johnson if Fant is not cleared to play against Atlanta.

Andreessen and the Bills agreed to terms Saturday on a two-year contract extension, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

The extension includes $3 million guaranteed and worth up to $5 million. Andreessen was set to be a restricted free agent this offseason, but the new deal has the third-year pro under contract through 2028. He's accumulated five tackles (one solo) through three regular-season games while contributing solely on special teams.

Daniels (Achilles) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Daniels popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to an Achilles issue, but he shed an injury designation for Week 4 after logging a full practice Saturday. The rookie fourth-rounder has 10 tackles (six solo) through the first three games of the regular season.

Deablo (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

A hamstring injury limited Deablo's practice participation all week, so the sixth-year pro will have the questionable tag heading into Monday's NFC South showdown. Rookie sixth-rounder Harold Perkins would likely start next to Kendal Daniels at inside linebacker if Deablo is not cleared to play against New Orleans.

The Commanders elevated Reynolds from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

It will be Reynolds' first elevation to the active roster this season, and he'll provide the Commanders with backfield depth for Sunday's game in London in the absence of Rachaad White (shoulder). Reynolds spent the last five years with the Lions before joining the Commanders in mid-August, though he was unable to crack the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

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.