NFL Player News

The Dolphins are expected to make Achane inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The rookie third-round pick out of Texas A&M doesn't approach the season opener with an injury designation after putting in full practices Wednesday through Friday, but the Dolphins will push back his NFL debut at least one week after Achane missed extensive time in the preseason after injuring his shoulder in an Aug. 19 exhibition against the Texans. With Achane on the sideline for Week 1, Salvon Ahmed should be locked in as the clear top backup to starting running back Raheem Mostert.

Taylor (ankle) could pass a physical as soon as Sunday and is planning to return to action when first eligible to return from the PUP list Week 5 against the Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Indianapolis placed Taylor on its PUP list Aug. 29 after he missed time in camp while healing from January surgery on his right ankle. About a month before landing on the PUP list, Taylor put in a request to be moved elsewhere and was eventually granted permission to pursue a deal, but the Colts weren't able to find another team willing to meet their high asking price in a trade for the running back. Though Taylor's relationship with the Colts still remains on shaky ground, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that the 24-year-old is "training hard" as he works his way back from ankle surgery, and there remains a "slim, but possible" chance that he returns to play for Indianapolis when activated. According to Rapoport, Taylor would likely need a contract extension before suiting up for the Colts, something that Indianapolis has not yet been willing to offer. The Colts will most likely continue to engage with teams in trade talks over the next four weeks, assuming Taylor passes his physical and the reports regarding his recovery from the ankle injury remain promising.

Stevenson (illness) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Stevenson was handed the questionable tag after an illness caused him to miss practice Friday, but he returned to team meetings Saturday. Assuming he's officially cleared when the Patriots release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the game's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, Stevenson will work atop New England's backfield alongside newcomer Ezekiel Elliott. The Patriots are expected to be without one of their starting wideouts in DeVante Parker (knee), so Stevenson could be one of several players relied upon to absorb some of the vacated target volume.

Miller (hamstring) is listed as questionable but is not expected to play in Sunday's game against the Titans, John Sigler of USA Today reports.

The Saints may have shown their hand in terms of Miller's status earlier Saturday, when they elevated Tony Jones from the practice squad to the active roster for more running back depth. Assuming Miller is inactive when the Saints release their list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, New Orleans will be left with Jamaal Williams, Kirk Merritt and Jones as its available running backs. Williams should dominate the work on the ground and could have more involvement as a pass catcher out of necessity, as the Saints are also without Alvin Kamara (suspension) for the first three games of the season. Quarterback Taysom Hill could also have an expanded role in the Saints' running attack.

The Giants elevated Jones from the practice squad to their active roster Saturday.

Jones signed with the Giants' practice squad Aug. 31 after he spent the last three seasons with the Bills. He could see some playing time on special teams for the season opener Sunday against the Cowboys.

Minnesota signed Gaskin to its practice squad and elevated him to the active roster Saturday.

The 26-year-old back out of Washington was waived by both the Dolphins and Vikings this offseason before agreeing to join Minnesota's practice squad. Gaskin will join Ty Chandler in backing up Alexander Mattison ahead of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

The Seahawks placed McIntosh (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

McIntosh was officially ruled out Friday for the season opener against the Rams on Sunday. He has been dealing with a knee sprain since the beginning of training camp. The 2023 seventh-round pick out of Georgia will be forced to sit out the first four games of the season.

The Falcons signed Igwebuike to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Panthers, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

With Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) questionable, Igwebuike has been promoted to provide depth behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier in the backfield. With the latter two expected to carry most of the offensive workload, Igwebuike's most likely path to contribute will presumably be through special teams.

The Saints have elevated Jones to their active roster ahead of Sunday's season-opening tilt against the Titans, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Jones will provide depth at running back for New Orleans behind Jamaal Williams, Kendre Miller (hamstring) and Kirk Merritt. If Miller ends up sitting out, Jones could potentially see a few plays in the backfield. He will also be available to contribute on special teams if called upon.

Hall (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Bills, but the running back is expected to play, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Hall was a full participant in Saturday's practice and said afterward that he's excited to play Monday, but the Jets are still having him enter the Week 1 contest with an injury designation. The talented tailback is expected to share the backfield primarily with Dalvin Cook, although it's possible Michael Carter and Israel Abanikanda could enter the mix as well if the Jets want to present some different offensive looks.