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Mixon (knee) hasn't received clearance for the Bengals' Week 5 matchup with the Dolphins but said Wednesday that he would "for sure" play in the contest, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

While it can be taken as a positive that Mixon is optimistic about playing this weekend, he'll first need to prove his health by returning to the practice field. Since undergoing an arthroscopic procedure Sept. 15 to address a slight meniscus tear in his right knee, Mixon has yet to progress beyond working out on a side field. The Bengals will release their first practice report of Week 5 later Wednesday, which will offer a better gauge of where Mixon stands in his recovery.

Coach Jason Garrett said he expects Elliott (knee/ankle) to "do something" during Wednesday's practice, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

It remains to be seen whether Elliott's activity will result in him being listed as a full, limited or non-participant on the team's practice report, but the fact that he's in uniform for the Cowboys' first session of the week is a positive sign. Team owner Jerry Jones noted a day ago that while Elliott is "banged up," the Cowboys are optimistic the running back will be available for Sunday's game in Houston. While playing through knee bursitis and ankle soreness in the Week 4 win over the Lions, Elliott delivered his best outing of the season, logging 240 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 29 touches (25 carries, four receptions).

Edmonds ran the ball three times for a single yard during Sunday's 20-17

Edmonds has seen his touches and yardage decrease each week since his eight-touch, 48-yard season debut. The Cardinals' offense has improved but still ranks near the bottom of the league. All the while, Edmonds has seen his role in the offense decrease. The Cardinals next take on a middle-of-the-road 49ers run defense, but Edmonds hasn't shown nearly enough to pay him much attention.

Murray rushed for two yards on two carries and added 16 yards on two carries during Thursday's 38-31 loss to the Rams.

Last season, Minnesota ran the ball 47.5 percent of this time. Through the first quarter of this season, they've been giving new quarterback Kirk Cousins a workout, running the ball just 26.5 percent of the time. That has given the backs fewer opportunities and they haven't made much of them as neither Murray nor starter Dalvin Cook has 100 yards for the season yet. Murray has some ability as a receiver in the Vikings' pass-heavier approach, but given the fact that Cook is also a catching threat, Murray's abilities in the passing game are unlikely to get him the extra touches necessary to make him a viable fantasy option.

The Seahawks waived Hill (shoulder) from injured reserve Tuesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Hill injured his shoulder during camp and was reverted to IR after going unclaimed through waivers. The rookie is now free to sign elsewhere.

Mack (hamstring) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.

Mack was also listed as limited in practice last week and on the Colts' estimated injury report Monday. The second-year running back remains a question mark for Thursday night's visit to New England. If Mack is sidelined for his third consecutive game, expect Nyheim Hines to once again lead the Colts' backfield and split carries with fellow rookie Jordan Wilkins.

Williams signed with Indianapolis' practice squad Tuesday.

Williams was previously cut by the Saints after failing to make an impact in the team's backfield, and now joins the practice squad of a Colts team in real need of help at the running back position. If Williams is able to impress, the opportunity exists for him to potentially carve out a depth role.

McNichols was waived by the Colts on Tuesday.

McNichols recorded two carries for four yards with Indianapolis this season, having been promoted from the team's practice squad less than a week ago. The 2017 fifth-round pick will become an unrestricted free agent if he clears waivers and will look to earn a depth role elsewhere in the league.

Walton had five carries for nine yards and caught two passes (on four targets) for 28 yards in Sunday's win over the Falcons.

Walton played a season-high 28 snaps on offense and was on the field for the Bengals' game-winning drive, with Gio Bernard out with an undisclosed injury. Joe Mixon has a decent chance of returning this week, and we don't know Bernard's status yet. Walton could get limited action again if either Mixon or Bernard has to sit, but if he reverts back to the third back, his playing time will be sparse.

Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday that Elliott (knee, ankle) is "banged up, but not to the extent" he won't be able to play Sunday in Houston, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Elliott emerged from a Week 4 win against the Lions with knee bursitis and a sore ankle, the result of a hefty workload. Referencing the 25 carries and four catches from that contest, Jones added, "I do want that kind of workload for him." In the end, Elliott compiled a career-high 240 yards from scrimmage and tacked on his third touchdown of the season. Wednesday's injury report will give the first indication whether the knee and ankle woes will impact his activity level during Week 5 prep.