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Demmings (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Demmings has been unable to practice since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers. The reserve cornerback will miss Week 4 and likely beyond due to the persistent injury.

Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

The second-year offensive lineman is set to miss each of the first four games of the regular season due to a bulging disc in his back, which has also prevented him from practicing. The Chiefs are on bye Week 5, so Simmons' next chance to make his 2026 debut is Week 6 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 18. Kahlih Benson will continue to start at left tackle in Simmons' absence.

Freeling (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Freeling entered the league's concussion protocol following the Panthers' loss to the Browns in Week 3. He was cleared to fully practice Friday, but he needs to pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist in order to play Sunday. Stone Forsythe would likely start at right tackle if Freeling held out.

Beal (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Beal has been unable to fully participate since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Dolphins' Week 2 loss to the 49ers. The defensive end remains sidelined for a third consecutive week with no return date in sight.

Lewis (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

As expected, Lewis will miss at least one game due to a UCL injury that he picked up during Carolina's Week 3 loss to Cleveland. The Panthers are on a bye Week 5, so his next chance to play is Week 6 against the Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 18. Corey Bullock figures to start at left guard in Lewis' absence.

Parham (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Parham was unable to finish the Jets' Week 3 loss to the Lions after sustaining a knee injury. He could not participate in any of the Jets' three practice sessions during Week 4 prep, and in his absence, Jordan Meredith will likely start at left guard against Chicago.

The Texans hosted Walthall for a tryout Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Jets waived Walthall from injured reserve with an injury settlement in early August. The wide receiver appears to have finally recovered from his undisclosed injury and is ready to return to NFL football. Walthall will be competing with Justin Shorter for a practice squad or active roster spot on the Texans' roster.

Height (hand) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against Denver.

Height didn't play in Week 3 against Arizona and practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week. However, he is cleared to suit up for Sunday's game versus the Broncos. The 25-year-old has appeared in two games thus far during the 2026 campaign, amassing one total tackle (one solo) and 1.0 sack.

The Texans hosted Shorter for a tryout Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Raiders waived Shorter from injured reserve Tuesday. The wide receiver appears to have requested a release after recovering from an undisclosed injury so he could seek out another team to play for in 2026. The Texans are still missing wide receivers Tank Dell (knee) and Jayden Higgins (knee), meaning Shorter could reinforce the pass-catching depth for the team's practice squad.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Keenum is expected to serve as the backup quarterback to Tyson Bagent against the Jets on Sunday.

Keenum was under center for Week 3 and led the Bears to a 27-7 win over the Eagles, when he threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing TD. However, Bagent has taken the majority of first-team reps during Week 4 prep, with Caleb Williams (hamstring) ruled out for a second consecutive week. Head coach Ben Johnson has yet to name a starter, but for now, it looks like Bagent will be the starter Sunday while Keenum stays ready as the QB2.