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Jones rushed 12 times for 34 yards and two touchdowns while failing to catch either of his two targets in Monday's 20-17 win over the Panthers.

Jones became the team's lone available running back after Jamaal Williams (hamstring) exited in the second quarter. He took advantage of the opportunity, powering in a two-yard touchdown late in the third quarter to give the Saints a 13-6 lead before adding another two-yard score in the fourth. Rookie Kendre Miller (hamstring) has yet to make his NFL debut and Alvin Kamara has one game remaining on his three-game suspension, so Jones could be the Saints' top backfield option by default Week 3 against the Packers if neither Williams nor Miller are healthy enough to play.

Williams (hamstring) is now considered doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Panthers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Williams originally was considered questionable to return, so he is not trending in the right direction. He exited the game in the second quarter after recording 29 yards on nine carries. As a result, Tony Jones currently is the only healthy and available running back on the roster. However, the Saints have also been utilizing packages around the versatile Taysom Hill.

Chubb was carted off the field after suffering an apparent knee injury in Monday's matchup with the Steelers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Chubb took a helmet to the knee from Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. He was subsequently replaced by Jerome Ford in the backfield and has already been ruled out for the game. The star running back had recorded 64 yards on 10 carries prior to exiting.

Williams is questionable to return to Monday's matchup with the Panthers due to a hamstring injury, Augusta Stone of the Panthers' official site reports.

Williams exited the game in the second quarter after accumulating 29 yards on nine carries. With Kendre Miller (hamstring) and Kirk Merritt (coach's decision) both inactive, Tony Jones currently is the the team's only healthy and available running back. It remains to be seen if Williams will be able to return.

Reynolds rushed three times for seven yards while securing his only target for minus-2 yards during Sunday's 37-31 loss to Seattle.

Reynolds played only on special teams in the season opener but stepped in for 10 offensive snaps following David Montgomery's (thigh) exit to the locker room. While head coach Dan Campbell only labeled Montgomery as "day-to-day" in advance of a Week 3 showdown against Atlanta, Reynolds could handle some sort of role between the tackles if Montgomery misses time. Jahmyr Gibbs would figure to see a boost in snaps as well -- after the first-round rookie was held below 50 percent of the offensive snaps in both of the first two weeks -- but Reynolds would be the main beneficiary if Detroit remains hesitant with putting too much on Gibbs' plate.

Jones was reinstated from suspension Monday before his contract was terminated by Dallas, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.

Jones would have been eligible to join Dallas' active roster after completing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, but the Cowboys elected to release him instead. It's possible that the veteran running back joins the team's practice squad, or he could look for an opportunity elsewhere.

Jones reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday.

New York signed Jones to its practice squad Aug. 31 and elevated him for each of the first two weeks of the regular season. The veteran has yet to get any offensive snaps, with all of his work coming on special teams. However, the Giants lost Saquon Barkley to an ankle injury near the end of their Week 2 win over Arizona, so Jones could feasibly see some light work on offense if he's elevated again.

Freeman reverted back to the Rams' practice squad Monday.

Freeman was called up to the active roster ahead of Sunday's loss to the 49ers with Cam Akers and Zach Evans both being healthy scratches. The 27-year-old's only action came on special teams, as he played nine snaps while Kyren Williams handled the bulk of the rushing workload.

Perine reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Perine was elevated to Kansas City's active roster ahead of Sunday's victory over the Jaguars. His purpose was to serve as insurance in the team's backfield. However, his services were never needed, and he ultimately did not see the field.

Taylor reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday.

Taylor was elevated for the second straight week from Green Bay's practice squad, garnering one carry for one yard while operating as the primary backup to AJ Dillon in the Packers' 25-24 loss to Atlanta. If Aaron Jones (hamstring) can't go again in Week 3 versus New Orleans, it's possible Taylor gets elevated again.