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Dillon was listed on Monday's estimated practice report as a limited participant due to a groin injury.

Dillon is one of three Green Bay running backs listed on the team's first Week 12 injury report, joining Aaron Jones (knee) and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder). Unlike Jones and Wilson -- who were both estimated as non-participants Monday -- Dillon wasn't forced to exit Sunday's 23-20 win over the Chargers early due to his injury, and he would seem to be in better shape to play this Thursday against the Lions than the other two backs. Perhaps in anticipation of a Week 12 absence from either or both of Jones or Wilson, the Packers signed Patrick Taylor off the Patriots' practice squad Monday to offer additional depth out of the backfield. Dillon, who finished with 14 carries for 29 yards and four catches for 32 yards against L.A., would likely serve as the Packers' lead back if Jones isn't able to suit up Thursday.

Coach Pete Carroll noted Monday that the Seahawks don't consider Walker (oblique) to be an IR candidate at this time but acknowledged that the team needs to learn more about the running back's injury before determining how much time he might miss, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Given that the Seahawks play Thursday night against the 49ers, Walker's Week 12 status is cloudy following his early departure from Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Rams. If he's unavailable this week, Zach Charbonnet would be in line to lead the team's backfield, with DeeJay Dallas and Kenny McIntosh on hand to mix in.

Dowdle (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Dowdle was added to the Week 11 injury report Saturday but was cleared ahead of Sunday's 33-10 win over the Panthers, totaling 20 yards on 10 touches behind lead back Tony Pollard. As long as he didn't suffer any setbacks versus Carolina, Dowdle should be ready to play Thursday against the Commanders in Week 12.

Jones (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

The Packers didn't actually practice Monday but were required to release an injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Lions. Jones was injured just before halftime in Sunday's win over the Chargers with the knee issue and had to be carted to the locker room. Reports after the game suggested Jones avoided a serious injury, but due to the quick turnaround for the Thanksgiving Day game in Week 12, Jones could be facing an uphill battle to play. If Jones sits out against Detroit or is available to handle only a limited role, the Packers will likely lean on AJ Dillon (groin) as their lead back.

The Packers signed Taylor off the Patriots' practice squad Monday.

With Aaron Jones injured earlier in the season, Taylor appeared in four games for Green Bay, recording an 11-31-0 rushing line and 5-28-0 receiving on 10 targets. He then landed in New England after the Packers exhausted Taylor's elevations to the 53-man roster. With Jones (knee) hurt again and rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) sidelined as well, Taylor is back to complement AJ Dillon.

The Commanders list Gibson (toe) as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Following Sunday's 31-19 loss to the Giants, the Commanders aren't holding a practice Monday, but Gibson would have been able to take the field in a limited capacity if the team had held a workout. The activity represents a step forward for Gibson, who wasn't able to practice in any fashion last week before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. Though the Commanders are facing a quick turnaround for Week 12 with a Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas, Gibson looks as though he'll have a chance at being available.

Mitchell had four carries for 24 yards and was not targeted as a receiver in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Buccaneers.

Mitchell spelled starter Christian McCaffrey for eight offensive snaps Sunday, which is right around what the backup has been receiving through seven appearances this season. The 25-year-old managed to average more than four yards per tote for the first time in 2023, but his season average still sits at an unsavory mark of 2.9 yards. Mitchell simply isn't receiving enough touches to offset his regression as a runner this season, leaving the backup with little to no fantasy value for Thursday's tilt against the Seahawks.

Gore took two carries for 23 yards in a 31-19 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Gore played just three snaps on offense and one on special teams in his third-ever appearance for the Commanders. He's either been third or fourth on the depth chart for most of the year and only got snaps on offense Week 11 because Antonio Gibson (toe) was inactive. Brian Robinson played 78 percent of snaps for Washington and took 24 touches for 131 yards.

Saylors (undisclosed) was placed on the Falcons' practice squad injured list Monday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Saylors will now be out for the next four weeks and be ineligible to practice with the team or be elevated to the active roster. The East Tennessee State product joined Atlanta on Oct. 18 after failing to stick with the Bengals out of training camp.

Johnson carried seven times for 20 yards and caught his lone target for 34 yards during Sunday's 34-14 win against Tennessee.

The 27-year-old played a season-high 17 offensive snaps and didn't have much success on the ground in the blowout victory, but his 34-yard catch-and-run during the third quarter tied for Jacksonville's longest play of the day. Johnson has 10 carries for 32 yards and three catches for 62 yards over the past two games, with those 13 touches eclipsing his total from the first eight contests combined. It appears he's taken over the No. 2 RB job from rookie Tank Bigsby, though neither player has much fantasy utility while starter Travis Etienne remains healthy.