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Elliott (knee) is expected to practice this week, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Elliott suffered an apparent knee injury prior to Sunday's win over the Titans, but it doesn't appear as if it's a long-term issue for the defensive lineman. He'll benefit from an additional day off ahead of the team's matchup with the Colts on Monday Night Football in Week 16, but his status at practice will be worth monitoring in the coming days.

The Dolphins signed Bell from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Steelers.

Bell is now eligible to play for the Dolphins for the rest of the 2025 campaign after being elevated from the practice squad for the maximum of three times. He has one assisted tackle across three regular-season games, and he gives Miami more depth at linebacker and another contributor on special teams.

Thrash signed with the Browns on Monday.

Thrash re-signed with the team after being waived Saturday. The wide receiver has appeared in nine contests with Cleveland this year, reeling in 10 of 15 targets for 107 yards, and he'll return to his role as an extreme depth option behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman on offense.

The Jets placed Oliver (knee) on injured reserve Monday.

Oliver will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a knee injury suffered Week 15 against Jacksonville. The versatile safety's absence will provide an opportunity for Dean Clark and new signee Keidron Smith behind Malachi Moore and Tony Adams (groin).

Harmon (knee) is inactive for Monday's game against the Dolphins.

Harmon gave himself a chance to play against Miami after logging a limited practice Saturday, but the rookie first-rounder will end up missing a third consecutive game due to a lingering knee injury. Harmon appears to be progressing in his recovery given his questionable tag for Week 15, and his next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Lions. Rookie fifth-rounder Yahya Black has seen a significant increase in his snap count in the two games Harmon missed, so the former should continue to work in an expanded role on the Steelers' defensive line.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Hardman (calf) could have his 21-day practice window opened this week, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.

Hardman has been on injured reserve since Nov. 20, and he's now eligible to return to practice. Once activated, Hardman will operate primarily as an option in the return game for Buffalo.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Robertson is nursing a hand injury, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Campbell said he's hopeful that Robertson will be able to suit up Sunday against the Steelers, but that the team won't know more about his tentative status until returning to practice. Robertson had played 90-plus defensive snaps in nine straight games prior to injuring his hand Week 15 versus the Rams, so if he manages to gain clearance and suit up versus Pittsburgh, he'll figure to handle his usual every-down role.

Howard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Steelers' emergency third quarterback Monday against the Dolphins, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Howard will be the Steelers' emergency QB3 for a third consecutive week, which means he is prohibited from playing Monday unless both Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph were to be taken out of the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

The Steelers waived Williams on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Williams was cut to make room for veteran wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling on the 53-man roster. Across eight regular-season appearances with the Steelers this year, Williams had compiled 425 yards as a kick returner and 112 yards fielding punts. He'll be a candidate to resurface on the team's practice squad.

Wilson (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Dolphins, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Wilson will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive game, coinciding with the addition of veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen to the active roster. Wilson's next chance to play is Sunday against the Lions, but the second-year pro is unlikely to play in that contest unless the Steelers suffer an injury to their wide receiver corps.