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Croskey-Merritt didn't practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

In the first game without Austin Ekeler (Achilles) this past Sunday against the Raiders, Croskey-Merritt led the Commanders backfield in offensive snaps (23 of 58), followed by Chris Rodriguez (22) and Jeremy McNichols (15). Croskey-Merritt wasn't all that efficient with his touches (nine for 31 yards from scrimmage), but he salvaged his day with a rushing touchdown. Meanwhile, Rodriguez paced the team in carries (11) for 39 yards, and McNichols had four rushes for 78 yards and a TD. It's unclear if Croskey-Merrritt's status is in peril for Sunday's game in Atlanta, but his activity level, or lack thereof, bears watching as the week continues to get a sense of his odds to suit up Week 4.

The Chargers placed Harris (Achilles) on IR on Wednesday.

Coach John Harbaugh confirmed Monday that Harris suffered a torn Achilles during this past Sunday's win over the Broncos, and the running back will miss the remainder of the season as a result. In his absence going forward, Omarion Hampton is in line to lead the Chargers backfield, with Hassan Haskins in reserve and Kimani Vidal as well as Amar Johnson representing possible additions via the team's practice squad.

Swift was limited in practice Wednesday due to a hip injury.

After he operated with a cap on his reps last week due to a quad issue, Swift was able to suit up this past Sunday against the Cowboys and turn his 16 touches into 78 yards from scrimmage. He did cede seven touches to rookie RB Kyle Monangai, while Roschon Johnson again stuck to special teams. In any case, Swift's status will be monitored as the week continues, and Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Las Vegas.

Toafili signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.

The Florida State product was dropped from the Jets' practice earlier in September, but it now appears the team has had a change of heart. Toafili tallied 919 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns on 178 carries throughout his final two collegiate seasons, and he could be elevated to New York's active roster later this season if injuries arise.

Smith rushed twice for 13 yards and failed to reel in his lone target in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.

Smith played just eight of the Chiefs' 72 offensive snaps, well behind both Isiah Pacheco (40) and Kareem Hunt (32). The rookie running back continues to be mostly an afterthought in Kansas City's struggling offense, however the struggles of both Pacheco and Hunt could eventually lead to more playing time for the dynamic SMU product. At the moment, however, it appears the Chiefs coaching staff wants the veterans to handle the majority of the backfield work with a near even split, capping the potential upside of all three backs. Smith will look to get more involved in Week 3 when the Chiefs host the Ravens.

Hill caught three of four targets for 45 yards in Monday's 38-30 loss to the Lions.

Hill was not used in the rushing attack for the first time this season, yet his four targets and 45 yards through the air were both season highs through three weeks. The veteran running back played 51 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps, finishing ahead of Derrick Henry, who had a 49 percent snap share. As long as Henry stays healthy, however, Hill's minimal usage makes him difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production. The 27-year-old can be ignored for fantasy purposes when the Ravens visit the Chiefs in Week 4.

Bigsby saw zero offensive snaps for the second straight week Sunday against the Rams.

Bigsby recorded five carries in Week 1 while still a member of the Jaguars, but a trade to Philadelphia has left him third on a depth chart that has Saquon Barkley at the top, leaving little room for anyone else. Barkley was the only running back to receive any carries in Week 3, while backup running back AJ Dillon saw the field for just five offensive snaps. Bigsby's only action came on special teams, where he returned two kicks for 24 yards.

Dillon did not receive a carry or a target in Sunday's 33-26 win over the Rams.

Dillon received exactly three carries in each of the Eagles' first two games, averaging 8.5 offensive snaps. His already small role nearly dried up in Week 3, as he saw the field for just five offensive snaps and never touched the ball.

The Titans signed Blackshear to their practice squad Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Blackshear spent training camp with Carolina before being waived in late August. He spent his first three NFL seasons with the Panthers, tallying 203 yards and three touchdowns on 52 carries while adding 138 receiving yards on 16 receptions. Blackshear has also spent a lot of time as a kick and punt returner, which could help him in his bid to eventually make his way back to game-day action.

The Vikings cut Valladay from the practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

The decision to cut Valladay corresponds with the Vikings signing fellow running back Corey Kiner to the practice squad. Valladay last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Jets, when he played on special teams in his lone game. He'll look to join a team in need of a running back who can also serve on special teams.