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Grimes (illness) is questionable to play Sunday against the Jaguars.

Grimes didn't practice this week and appears doubtful to play. In his potential absence, Alfred Blue and Tyler Ervin will remain to serve as depth behind Lamar Miller.

Rodgers (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Still confined to a walking boot on at least a part-time basis, Rodgers hasn't practiced since spraining his foot in Week 8. He's in danger of missing time beyond Sunday, but the blow should be softened by the impending return of Doug Martin (hamstring).

Richardson could be promoted from the Steelers' practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Richardson has been stationed on Pittsburgh's practice squad since being released from the active roster following the team's Week 3 loss to the Eagles. After spending training camp with the Steelers as well, Richardson is seemingly more familiar with the offensive playbook than fellow practice squad member Karlos Williams, but it remains to be seen which player, if either, will be promoted to compensate for tailback DeAngelo Williams' (knee) absence going forward.

Henry (strained calf) practiced fully Friday and will play Sunday against the Packers, according to coach Mike Mularkey.

Henry is bouncing back from a calf injury that he suffered in pre-game warmups last Sunday, but he's rebounded nicely and is thus is line to suit up this weekend and work behind top back DeMarco Murray, who has toughing it out through a toe issue. As long as Murray remains healthy enough to play, Henry's fantasy ceiling is capped, but the rookie back would vault up the rankings in the event that Murray misses any time down the road.

Rodgers (foot) was seen wearing a walking boot once again Friday, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Rodgers was seen without a boot on his sprained foot earlier this week, but he apparently hasn't entirely ridded himself of the cast just yet. With continued practice absences as well, Rodgers is destined to miss a second straight game Sunday against the Bears. On the bright side, the Buccaneers may have starter Doug Martin (hamstring) back available, but if he can't be cleared by kickoff, Mike James, Peyton Barber and Russell Hansbrough will comprise an underwhelming backfield trio.

Martin (hamstring) will be a game-time decision to play Sunday against the Bears, according to coach Dirk Koetter, ESPN's Jenna Laine reports.

Martin has increased his workload in each day of practice this week, but he still hasn't been cleared to play, according to Koetter. Although that leaves him a bit behind heading into the weekend, a decision on Martin's status isn't expected to be made until just prior to Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. Knowing that, Martin's fantasy owners will need to keep a watchful eye on his situation before setting their lineups. With Mike James and rookies Peyton Barber and Russell Hansbrough comprising the Buccaneers' only healthy options at running back right now, they'll surely hope Martin can give them some snaps Sunday.

Martin (hamstring) participated in Friday's practice, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It won't be clear how much Martin was able to do Friday until after practice, but it appears he was able to get at least some work in for the third day in a row. The Buccaneers will reveal Martin's official status for Week 10 at some point Friday afternoon.

West totaled 65 yards on 21 rushes and hauled in one of two targets for 12 yards in Thursday's 28-7 win over the Browns.

West produced his best rushing total since Week 6 while receiving over 20 carries for the third time this season. He significantly out-touched the only other tailback to receive any carries, Kenneth Dixon, by 15 totes, although the rookie did manage a much more impressive 6.3 YPC. If Thursday's workload distribution is any indication, however, West remains the clear-cut lead back heading into a Week 11 tilt against the Cowboys.

With DeAngelo Williams in line to miss time with a knee injury, Toussaint will serve as Le'Veon Bell's top backup Sunday against the Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Toussaint's stint as the Steelers' No. 2 back figures be a multi-week deal with Williams facing a 4-to-6 week recovery, though it's also possible that the team brings in some added backfield depth. In any case, with Bell entrenched as the starter, Toussaint is not a fantasy lineup option, though he now represents a useful insurance policy for Bell owners.

Jones may be a healthy scratch Sunday against the Vikings, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

The Redskins have already named Robert Kelley as the starting running back in Week 10, and Chris Thompson is the the clear-cut passing-down back. Due to a roster crunch, head coach Jay Gruden could err on the side of special-teams help, which would likely ensure active status for RB Mack Brown. Thus, Jones could find himself on the outside looking in once Sunday rolls around.