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  • Qadree Ollison RB | PIT

    Qadree Ollison: On practice squad again

    Ollison reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Ollison has been elevated to the active roster each of the past two weeks but has logged just one offensive snap. He's also tallied 10 special-teams snaps during the pair of contests. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren have handled nearly all of the Steelers' backfield snaps this season, and the team signed Godwin Igwebuike Sept. 20, so Ollison may remain on the practice squad unless an injury necessitates another elevation.

  • Dwayne Washington: Reverts to practice squad

    Denver reverted Washington to its practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Washington was elevated to the active roster for the second time this season Week 3 and saw all of his work on special teams, logging 21 snaps. He doesn't appear to be an offensive option for the Broncos while Javonte Williams, Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin are all healthy. Denver can elevate Washington from the practice squad once more this season before they'd need to sign him to the 53-man roster in order for him to play.

  • Patrick Taylor: Returns to practice squad

    Taylor reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday.

    Taylor was elevated for the third contest in a row Sunday, turning three carries into six yards while reeling in three passes for 23 yards in the Packers' 18-17 win over the Saints. The running back logged 29 offensive snaps while operating as the team's primary backup behind AJ Dillon in Green Bay's backfield with Aaron Jones (hamstring) unavailable. If Jones can't play Thursday night versus Detroit, the Packers may have to officially sign Taylor to the 53-man roster since he's already been elevated three times this year.

  • Kenyan Drake RB | GB

    Ravens' Kenyan Drake: Sent back to practice squad

    Drake reverted to the Ravens' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Baltimore signed Drake to its practice squad last Wednesday, and he was quickly elevated for Week 3, logging one carry for zero yards and catching two of three targets for 31 yards against Indianapolis. Though he moved back to the practice squad Monday, he could be elevated again for Week 4 if either Gus Edwards (head) or Justice Hill (foot) are ruled out. If both injured running backs can't play, Drake could see plenty of work alongside fellow practice-squad RB Melvin Gordon as the team's only healthy backfield options.

  • Melvin Gordon RB | BAL

    Ravens' Melvin Gordon: Goes back to practice squad

    Gordon reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Gordon played on a healthy 40 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps in a Week 3 loss to the Colts, which was second most among running backs on the squad behind Gus Edwards (44 percent). Gordon wasn't very efficient on the ground, gaining just 32 yards on 10 carries, though he added 23 yards on two receptions. Edwards exited early Sunday and currently is in the concussion protocol, and Justice Hill missed the game entirely with a foot injury. With that in mind, Gordon not only could be brought back to the active roster for Week 4 in Cleveland, he could feasibly start if neither Edwards nor Hill are able to play.

  • Chuba Hubbard RB | CAR

    Panthers' Chuba Hubbard: Only three touches

    Hubbard finished with just one carry for two yards and two receptions (on three targets) for two yards in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.

    Hubbard logged a season low in touches despite featuring for one-third of Carolina's offensive snaps. After an efficient first couple weeks, his nearly non-existent output Sunday emphasized the downside associated with his backup running back role.

  • Chris Evans RB | CIN

    Bengals' Chris Evans: Inactive against Rams

    Evans is inactive for Monday night's game against the Rams.

    With Evans the odd man out in the Bengals' Week 3 backfield, Trayveon Williams and Chase Brown are available to handle complementary snaps versus Los Angeles behind top running back Joe Mixon.

  • Zach Evans RB | NYJ

    Rams' Zach Evans: Inactive again Monday

    Evans (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Monday in Cincinnati, Stu Jackson of the Ram's official site reports.

    Evans, a 2023 sixth-round pick, now will kick off his career with three consecutive healthy scratches. With Cam Akers dealt from Los Angeles to Minnesota last week, the Rams will continue to roll with Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers out of the backfield, while Royce Freeman will be available in case of emergency and on special teams. Evans' next chance to make his pro debut is Sunday at Indianapolis.

  • Tank Bigsby RB | PHI

    Jaguars' Tank Bigsby: Scores TD in loss

    Bigsby rushed twice for 10 yards and a touchdown and failed to catch his lone target during Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Texans.

    The 22-year-old played just nine offensive snaps in the blowout loss, but he received some run early in the third quarter and punched in a one-yard touchdown after a long pass-interference penalty set up Jacksonville at the goal line. D'Ernest Johnson had a similar workload while starter Travis Etienne dominated the backfield with 23 touches for 138 yards from scrimmage. Bigsby has just nine carries for 23 yards through three games, though he's received some goal-line work with a pair of scores.

  • Buccaneers' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Active for first time this season

    Vaughn is listed as active Monday versus the Eagles.

    The Buccaneers made Vaughn a healthy scratch for the first two games of the campaign, but with fellow running back Chase Edmonds landing on injured reserve last Wednesday due to an MCL injury, the former will have a chance to make his season debut Monday. Rachaad White is the clear No. 1 RB for Tampa Bay, and undrafted rookie Sean Tucker is the backup, so Vaughn may be contained to special-teams work and the occasional snap on offense.

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