NFL Player News

Coach Kliff Kingsbury called Conner (ribs) day-to-day Monday, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

Kingsbury termed Conner day-to-day in the immediate aftermath of the running back injuring his ribs Week 5, but he's proceeded to miss three consecutive contests. Prior to being ruled out on the last occasion Friday, Conner managed a pair of limited practices Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out entirely to cap Week 8 prep. Those active sessions may have spurred Kingsbury's comment Monday, but Conner's activity level will be monitored this week to get a sense of his potential to return Sunday against the Seahawks. If he's able to do so, Conner could be eased into action with Eno Benjamin having taken on the lead role during the former's absence.

Coach Sean McVay said Monday that Williams (ankle) may be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Williams has been recovering from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Week 1 and resided on IR since then. After the Rams designated him to return last Wednesday, he managed a pregame workout before this past Sunday's loss to the 49ers. With Cam Akers (personal) a candidate to be traded, the composition of L.A.'s backfield is up in the air at the moment, with all of Darrell Henderson, Malcolm Brown and practice squad member Ronnie Rivers getting in the mix Week 8. If Williams is able to join them Week 9, he could play an immediate role on passing downs.

Washington compiled four rushes for 13 yards on 13 offensive snaps during Sunday's 24-0 victory against the Raiders.

Washington was called upon in mop-up duty, as all four of his rushes came with the Saints already up 24-0 in the second half. The third-string running back played just eight offensive snaps over the previous four games, but he stepped up after Mark Ingram exited in the first half with what was later revealed as a sprained MCL. However, Washington still finished as New Orleans' third-leading rusher behind Alvin Kamara and versatile tight end Taysom Hill, the latter of whom logged 10 rushes for 61 yards against the Raiders. With Ingram likely to miss 3-to-4 weeks, Washington could stand to see increased rushing attempts if the Saints do not add an extra running back moving forward.

Blackshear rushed two times for one yard in Sunday's 37-34 overtime loss to the Falcons.

Blackshear played only nine offensive snaps, featuring for less than both starter D'Onta Foreman and practice-squad call up Spencer Brown. Although Brown reverted back to the practice team Monday, his six carries for 27 yards could make him Carolina's preferred backup for Foreman should Chuba Hubbard (ankle) remain sidelined for Week 9's game versus the Bengals.

Rivers reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

With Cam Akers (personal) out and Darrell Henderson dealing with an illness, Rivers was elevated to the active roster and played a sizable role against the 49ers. Rivers was barely out-snapped by Henderson, 24-21, but the former led the team in rushing attempts (eight) and rushing yards (21) while securing all four of his targets for 15 yards. Given the Rams opted to use the undrafted rookie out of Fresno State ahead of Malcolm Brown in Week 8, it seems likely that Rivers will get another elevation in Week 9, regardless of Henderson's and Akers' statuses.

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

Ollison made his season debut in Week 8 but saw just two offensive snaps, as Tony Pollard (31) and Malik Davis (19) dominated the work in the absence of Ezekiel Elliott (knee/thigh). With Dallas on bye in Week 9, Elliott will have plenty of time to clear his minor injuries, so it seems unlikely that Ollison will be elevated again when the Cowboys return to action in Week 10.

Brown reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

With Christian McCaffrey gone and Chuba Hubbard (ankle) out, Brown made his season debut in Week 8. He played 18 offensive snaps, which was significantly behind D'Onta Foreman's 54 but ahead of Raheem Blackshear's seven. Brown rushed six times for 27 yards but failed to haul in his only target. If Hubbard remains out for Week 9, expect Brown to be elevated to the Panthers' active roster for a second straight game.

Hubbard (ankle) and interim head coach Steve Wilks both said Monday that they feel good about the possibility of the running back playing Week 9, Steve Reed of the Associated Press and Joe Person of The Athletic report.

Hubbard wasn't able to practice during Week 8 prep due to an ankle injury he picked up Week 7. However, it appears the time off was beneficial for the running back, and he'll have a shot to play Sunday against the Bengals. With Christian McCaffrey gone, D'Onta Foreman has dominated over the last two games, but if Hubbard is available, expect him to carve out a role as well this weekend.

Jackson lost four yards on his lone carry in Sunday's loss to Washington.

Jackson played just two snaps on offense as he has a limited reserve role with both Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines healthy.

Davis-Price did not log any snaps in Sunday's 31-14 win over the Rams.

Davis-Price was active for this contest, but he wasn't used in any capacity in the win. The addition of star running back Christian McCaffrey (26 touches) and the presence of veteran backup Jeff Wilson (six touches) pushes the rookie back into a reserve role moving forward. Davis-Price and the 49ers will resume play after the upcoming bye week against the Chargers on Nov. 13.