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Felton went without a target while taking the field for only one of the Vikings' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.

Felton notched his second reception of the season in a Week 14 blowout win over the Commanders, but he went back to having a nonexistent role on offense in a more tightly contested Week 15 contest. The rookie third-round pick out of Maryland is expected to continue seeing most of his playing time on special teams rather than offense while all of the Vikings' top three receivers -- Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor -- are available.

Scott played all three of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.

Scott picked up three carries in garbage time of last week's 31-0 win over the Commanders, but the Vikings leaned exclusively on Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason out of the backfield in a more competitive Week 15 contest. Unless one of Jones or Mason misses a game due to injury, Scott is unlikely to have much of a role on offense, if any, over the final three weeks of the season.

Taylor (triceps) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

The 28-year-old has been sidelined for the Chiefs' last two games due to a triceps injury, and Wednesday's DNP suggest he's still dealing with the issue. If Taylor is forced to miss his third consecutive contest in the Week 16 matchup against the Titans, Jaylon Moore (knee) could get the start at right tackle.

Oladejo (leg) was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Oladejo hasn't played since October due to a right leg fracture, so it's encouraging to see the rookie second-round pick ready to resume practicing. He will have a 21-day window wherein he can take practice reps without counting against the active roster. Oladejo can be activated from IR anytime in that span and as early as Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Wednesday that Metellus will have his injured shoulder surgically repaired and miss the remainder of the 2025 season, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Metellus has been dealing with a shoulder injury over the last couple of weeks, and the Vikings have now decided to shut him down for the remainder of the season to have the injury surgically repaired. The 27-year-old is a crucial part of Minnesota's defense, recording 86 total tackles and six passes defensed, including two interceptions, across 14 games this year. While he's sidelined, expect Jay Ward to have an expanded role in the Vikings' secondary.

Jackson (undisclosed) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Jackson was rested last Wednesday before returning to a full session Thursday, and there's a solid chance that pattern will be be repeated this time around. The Ravens' upcoming injury report will note whether or not that's case or if the QB is managing an injury issue ahead of Week 16 action.

Bateman (ankle) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Bateman will likely be limited Wednesday, but it's encouraging to see him back on the practice field after he missed Baltimore's win over the Bengals in Week 15. He was added to the injury report as limited last Thursday then missed practice entirely Friday. Bateman's production has been disappointing in 2025, as across 11 regular-season appearances he's tallied just 18 catches for 217 yards and two scores on 36 targets.

The Titans announced Wednesday that Gaye (knee) has had his 21-day practice window opened, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Gaye will be able to practice without counting against the active roster for 21 days, and he could be activated from IR in time for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, if fully healthy. He'll provide depth on defense and special teams if cleared to return to the field this season.

Bartholomew (back) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.

The rookie tight end from Pittsburgh was placed on the PUP list in late August due to a back issue, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Bartholomew has yet to make his NFL debut after posting 322 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 38 receptions during his final collegiate season. Once fully healthy, he'll likely play a depth role in the Vikings' tight-end corps.

Taylor (ankle) is expected to be medically cleared to return to practice in the next week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The 28-year-old has missed Houston's last six games on the injured reserve list due to an ankle issue, but it appears a return is in the near future. Once fully healthy, Taylor is expected to play a reserve role on the Texans' defensive line.