Roster Spot Calls

A.J. Brown — “officially elevated to the active roster off injured reserve”

Offensive tackle Marcus Bryant returned to practice along with Brown, signaling that the two (when officially elevated to the active roster) will be the third and fourth players the Patriots reactivate off of injured reserve/non-football injurt.

A.J. BrownNew England Patriots

Lane Johnson to make the roster

The plan is for the Eagles to delay processing Johnson's retirement until next June 2 at the earliest.

Lane JohnsonPhiladelphia Eagles

Brandon Smith to land on the practice squad

The most obvious solution for the Steelers is to sign Brandon Smith, a training camp standout, to the 53-man roster after he was elevated from the practice squad for the first time this season in Week 5's win over the Indianapolis Colts

Brandon SmithPittsburgh Steelers

Keagen Trost — “activated off injured reserve”

However, it also wouldn’t be surprising if the Rams were to activate Keagen Trost off of injured reserve.

Keagen TrostLos Angeles Rams

Will Shipley — “could be put on IR”

Meanwhile, Tank Bigsby is on injured reserve, and Will Shipley could be put on IR too

Will ShipleyPhiladelphia Eagles

George Holani to make the roster

It has now reached a point where Holani might be too much of a liability to keep on the 53-man roster and needs to be replaced.

George HolaniSeattle Seahawks

Yannick Ngakoue to make the roster

it would not be inconceivable for New York, which currently has an open spot on its 53-man roster, to carry both players, helping bolster a front seven

Yannick NgakoueNew York Giants

Brandon Smith to land on the practice squad

That leaves the Steelers with Metcalf, Bernard and Kaden Wetjen. That's their only three healthy wide receivers on the active roster. Brandon Smith is expected to be called up to help off of the practice squad.

Brandon SmithPittsburgh Steelers

Zach Ertz to land on the practice squad

As for Ertz, it wouldn't be surprising if he remains on the practice squad next week rather than being signed to the 53-man roster, given his lack of a clear role or special teams value.

Zach ErtzPhiladelphia Eagles

Brian Branch — “could be in line to return to the active roster after the team's Week 6 bye week”

Safety Brian Branch returned to practice this week and could be in line to return to the active roster after the team's Week 6 bye week.

Brian BranchDetroit Lions

Kindle Vildor — “will likely be one of three cornerbacks carried into the Week 5 matchup”

With Vildor's signing, the Patriots will likely carry three cornerbacks into their Week 5 matchup against the Raiders.

Kindle VildorNew England Patriots

Theo Wease Jr. to land on the practice squad

Practice squad call ups for Greg Jennings and Theo Wease Jr are likely

Theo Wease Jr.Los Angeles Chargers

Greg Jennings to land on the practice squad

Practice squad call ups for Greg Jennings and Theo Wease Jr are likely

Greg JenningsLos Angeles Chargers

Mykel Williams — “expected to be activated from reserve/PUP before Sunday's game”

He is expected to be activated from reserve/PUP before Sunday's game.

Mykel WilliamsSan Francisco 49ers

Emari Demercado to be cut

The Cowboys released Emari Demercado earlier today... He will likely sign to the practice squad, and he would be called up if any of the Cowboys' running backs suffer an injury.

Emari DemercadoDallas Cowboys

Mykel Williams — “expected to be activated from active/PUP before Sunday's game”

He is expected to be activated from active/PUP before Sunday's game.

Mykel WilliamsSan Francisco 49ers

Zach Charbonnet to make the roster

Prediction: Charbonnet is not placed on the 53-man roster

Zach CharbonnetSeattle Seahawks

Tank Dell — “returns from injured reserve to the active roster in the coming weeks”

He's officially seen his 21-day return window activated from injured reserve, hinting at Houston's wide receiver room will likely have another target to roster here in the coming weeks.

Tank DellHouston Texans

Andrew Armstrong to land on the practice squad

So you're gonna have to make a roster move. More than likely, you're gonna be bringing up, I would imagine Armstrong from the practice squad.

Andrew ArmstrongKansas City Chiefs

Cash Jones to land on the practice squad

There's a strong possibility that Jones' time in Atlanta isn't done, and he could rejoin the practice squad in the near future.

Cash JonesAtlanta Falcons

Marcus Bryant — “likely joins the 53-man roster”

With two open roster spots, that likely leaves room for offensive tackle Marcus Bryant (injured reserve) ... who become eligible to join the 53-man roster after missing the beginning of the season.

Marcus BryantNew England Patriots

Brenden Schooler — “likely joins the 53-man roster”

With two open roster spots, that likely leaves room for ... safety Brenden Schooler (non-football injury list), who become eligible to join the 53-man roster after missing the beginning of the season.

Brenden SchoolerNew England Patriots

Pierre Strong to make the roster

If Brooks potentially is going to miss some time – whether it's one game or one month – the Packers probably will be giving a chance to Pierre Strong, either on the 53-man roster or as a practice-squad elevation.

Pierre StrongGreen Bay Packers

Jedrick Wills to make the roster

Since the Cardinals signed him directly off another team's practice squad, Wills is guaranteed to be on the 53-man roster for three weeks at minimum per NFL rules.

Jedrick WillsArizona Cardinals

Cole Christiansen to land on the practice squad

That maxes out his allotted total of three elevations for the regular season, meaning he'll head back to the practice squad following Sunday's game.

Cole ChristiansenKansas City Chiefs