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Pitts (knee) was a limited participant at Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Pitts has yet to be listed as a full participant on the Falcons' Week 15 practice reports, but his ability to get in a limited session Tuesday inspires confidence that he'll be able to play Thursday against the Buccaneers. With top wideout Drake London (knee) missing the last three games, Pitts has taken on a more prominent role in the passing attack, producing a 15-197-0 line on 23 targets. London has yet to resume practicing since suffering a PCL injury in Week 11 and is trending toward another absence Thursday, so Pitts once again shapes up as a solid fantasy option at tight end in Week 15.

London (knee) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

London has now gone down as a non-participant for the Falcons' first two Week 15 practices. His lack of on-field work since sustaining a PCL sprain in Week 11 makes it likely that he'll miss a fourth straight game Thursday at Tampa Bay.

Jones was claimed off waivers by the Texans on Tuesday.

Jones was let go by the Chargers on Monday, and he has now almost instantly found a new suitor in Houston. The defensive lineman has compiled 10 total tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed over eight contests this season with Los Angeles, and he'll provide the Texans with an additional depth option behind Mario Edwards and Sheldon Rankins moving forward.

Martinez was cut from the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday.

Martinez has been on and off of the 49ers' practice squad this season, even appearing in one game with the team in Week 9 against the Giants. The quarterback will now be subject to waivers, and, if he goes unclaimed, there's a decent chance that he rejoins San Francisco's practice unit down the road this year.

The 49ers released Gay from their practice squad Tuesday.

Gay stepped in as the 49ers' kicker for the team's last two games while Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) was sidelined and went a perfect 8-for-8 on kicks (four field goals, four extra points). The 49ers' decision to part ways with Gay signals that Pineiro is healthy coming out of the team's Week 14 bye and ready to handle kicking duties Sunday versus the Titans.

McCormick was signed to the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

McCormick was let go by Arizona on Dec. 2, but he quickly found a new home with Denver. The running back spent time with both the 49ers' and Cardinals' practice squads this year, and he'll provide the Broncos' with an additional extreme depth option behind RJ Harvey while J.K. Dobbins (foot) is on injured reserve.

Conner recorded four total tackles (three solo) in Sunday night's 20-10 loss to the Texans.

Conner was on the field for all 65 of the team's defensive snaps, but he was unable to replicate his nine-tackle performance from Week 13. The safety has alternated impressive and mediocre performances throughout the last eight contests. On the year, Conner has compiled 91 total tackles (55 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and two fumble recoveries over 13 games.

Tranquill compiled 10 total tackles (four solo) in Sunday night's 20-10 loss to Houston.

Tranquill was able to cross the double-digit threshold in take-downs for the first time this season, finishing second to Nick Bolton (12) on the team in stops versus the Texans. The linebacker has now registered 65 total tackles (35 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a fumble recovery over 13 contests this year.

Bolton recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday night's 20-10 loss to the Texans.

Bolton was able to pace the team in takedowns in Week 14, securing double-digit stops for the second straight game and third time in the last five contests overall. The linebacker has now registered 112 total tackles (54 solo), five passes defensed and a forced fumble over 13 games this year.

Chinn recorded 11 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-17 loss to Denver.

Chinn finished second on the team behind Devin White (19) in takedowns, and he was able to get to Bo Nix for a sack in the fourth quarter. The safety is having the best year of his career in his first campaign in Las Vegas, compiling 104 total tackles (59 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and two forced fumbles over 13 contests.