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The Packers signed Bankston to the practice squad Wednesday.

Bankston was waived by the Giants on Aug. 29 but will now get another opportunity with the Packers, albeit as a member of the practice squad. The 23-year-old capped off his final collegiate season by amassing 635 yards and five touchdowns off 114 carries, adding 31 catches for 397 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games at New Mexico in 2025.

Gordon (ribs) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Gordon recently returned to practice without a non-contact jersey. With his full participation in Wednesday's practice, all signs are pointing toward his availability for Week 1 versus the Raiders. The 22-year-old finished the 2025 campaign by rushing for 199 yards and three touchdowns off 70 carries, adding seven grabs for 32 yards and a touchdown in 17 regular-season appearances. Gordon currently occupies the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright.

Love (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Love's status for Week 1 has been murky since he emerged from the Cardinals' preseason opener with a high-ankle sprain, which coach Mike LaFleur downplayed for most of the past month. When LaFleur discussed Love ahead of Wednesday's session, he told PHNX Sports "don't look too far into that" when discussing the rookie's listing as the No. 2 RB on the team's unofficial depth chart, while at the same time telling Brack that "there's no limit on our end" to Love's activity level. Considering Love's listing of "limited" Wednesday, he still has some work to do to be available for Sunday's game at the Chargers. Tyler Allgeier would serve as Arizona's lead back Week 1 if Love is operating with a cap on his reps or doesn't suit up, while Bam Knight would be in line for some work as well.

Brooks (hand) was not listed on Houston's official injury report Wednesday.

Brooks broke his hand during a practice back in early August, but it doesn't look like it's holding him back anymore. He's not likely to see many snaps on offense in Week 1, barring an injury to David Montgomery or Woody Marks.

Estime (thigh) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Estime is dealing with a thigh issue that kept him out of the first official practice of Week 1. The running back will need to upgrade his participation to at least limited by Friday's session to have a shot at playing in Sunday's contest against the Lions.

Miller was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Miller was dealing with an unknown issue, but the running back's presence in practice indicates he has recovered. The 24-year-old is set to be the No. 2 option behind Travis Etienne for the Saints' Week 1 matchup with the Lions.

Jeanty (ankle) practiced fully Wednesday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

When Jeanty left practice on Aug. 23, the initial concerns were significant because the running back wasn't able to put much pressure on his right leg as he exited the field. Adam Schefter of ESPN subsequently reported that Jeanty wasn't dealing with a long-term issue, and the diagnosis eventually revealed a low-ankle sprain. After logging all activity at Wednesday's session, Jeanty now is in the clear for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Dolphins, though he may still yield some RB reps to reserves Mike Washington and even Dylan Laube.

Mitchell (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Mitchell returned to practice earlier this week, and a limited session to open the week gives him a good chance to take the field Sunday against the Cardinals. Mitchell is expected to serve as the big-play complementary back behind Omarion Hampton this season. He's worthy of a bench stash in most fantasy leagues.

White (hamstring) wasn't listed on the Commanders' initial Week 1 injury report Wednesday.

White had been tending to a hamstring issue since mid-August, but his ability to avoid the practice report entirely Wednesday indicates he's put the injury behind him. Meanwhile, Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) was limited to kick off Week 1 prep, leaving one big question mark in Washington's backfield ahead of Sunday's game in Philadelphia.

Croskey-Merritt practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday due to a groin injury.

Croskey-Merritt initially suffered an undisclosed injury in an Aug. 22 practice that coach Dan Quinn clarified as to the running back's lower body not long after. While the running back was able to return to the practice field Sept. 1, Croskey-Merritt's activity level wasn't known until this week. He still has some work to do ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup at Philadelphia, while fellow RB Rachaad White (hamstring) avoided the Commanders' injury report entirely Wednesday.