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Gibson (toe) returned to Tuesday's game against the Eagles, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Gibson was deemed questionable to return after picking up the toe injury during the first quarter, but he was able to retake the field without missing too much time. He'll continue to lead Washington's backfield as long as he remains healthy.

Denver reinstated Boone (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Denver received a roster exemption for Boone, so he could be eased back into the fold with lighter workloads in practice to begin the week after he spent 10 days on the reserve/COVID-19 list following his positive test of the virus. Through five appearances with Denver this season, Boone has garnered only seven touches (five carries, two receptions), but he's produced 47 yards from scrimmage. Even so, Boone isn't likely to see much of an uptick in opportunity over Denver's final three games while both Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams are healthy.

Gibson exited during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Eagles with a toe injury.

Gibson carried seven times for 20 yards and had two receptions for 25 yards during the first quarter before exiting with the injury. Jaret Patterson and Jonathan Williams should split the backfield work for Washington while Gibson is sidelined.

Foreman (ankle) practiced in full Tuesday, John Glennon of SI.com reports.

Foreman opened Week 16 prep with a limited showing at Monday's walkthrough, so bumping up to all activity one day later more or less clears him for Thursday's game against the 49ers. Over the last six contests, Foreman racked up 85 touches while Dontrell Hilliard and Jeremy McNichols combined for 79 touches during that span.

Patrick has been waived from the Panthers' practice squad, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Patrick joined Carolina's practice squad earlier in the month. He will now be forced to look for a new opportunity. The 24-year-old also spent time with the 49ers practice unit this season.

Conner (heel) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Conner tended to an ankle issue last week before welcoming back Chase Edmonds (ankle) to the backfield following a four-game IR stint. The pair split the RB reps this past Sunday at Detroit, with Conner logging a 42 percent snap share and 10 touches and Edmonds turning 40 percent of those plays into six carries. Conner now is dealing with a heel injury, so his status again will need to be watched to get a sense of his availability for Saturday's game against the Colts.

Perine would be next in line to start for the Bengals at running back if Joe Mixon (ankle) can't go. Perine had four carries for 30 yards and two catches for 13 yards in the Week 15 win over the Broncos.

Mixon twice came off the field due to the ankle injury last Sunday, but was on for the last snap, which was a kneel-down. The Bengals said that they'd limit his workload in practice to start the week. So it's possible still that Perine could start this week.

Dallas is expected to serve as the top backup behind starting running back Rashaad Penny in Tuesday's game against the Rams, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Seattle elevated Josh Johnson from the practice squad to give the backfield a third option, but there aren't any other threats to the No. 2 role after Alex Collins (illness) and Travis Homer (illness) weren't reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list for the Week 15 contest. Adrian Peterson (lower back) wasn't promoted from the practice squad either, so unless the Seahawks are willing to give Johnson his first NFL snaps, Dallas looks like he'll be the top change-of-pace option. Look for Dallas to see most of his reps on passing downs, where Homer has typically replaced Peterson, Collins and Penny this season.

Jones (knee) was listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated practice report.

Jones continues to be bothered by a knee issue that he initially picked up Week 10 against the Seahawks. He missed the Week 11 loss to the Vikings and has more or less split work with AJ Dillon in the meantime, compiling 33 touches for 168 yards from scrimmage and two TDs over the last three games. Jones' status will be one to watch in advance of Saturday's contest versus the Browns to ensure he's available.

Homer (illness) wasn't activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

As expected, Homer won't be available to play two days after he reportedly tested positive for the virus, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. Since Henderson notes that Homer is vaccinated, he'll be eligible to return to the Seahawks' team facility as soon as he's deemed to be asymptomatic or until he tests negative on two consecutive occasions 24 hours apart. With Homer sidelined Tuesday, DeeJay Dallas is expected to serve as the Seahawks' top change-of-pace option behind starter Rashaad Penny.