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The Saints signed Mims off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Mims was waived off the active roster by the Saints on Oct. 26, but he opted to stay in New Orleans on the practice squad. He should see some meaningful snaps Sunday against the Panthers as Alvin Kamara's backup due to Jamaal Williams (groin) and Kendre Miller (hamstring) both being sidelined. Across six regular-season outings, Mims has logged five carries for 16 yards and two catches (on four targets) for 13 yards.

Williams (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Williams has been limited in practice all week due to a groin injury, but the issue is too severe for him to suit up Sunday. His next opportunity to suit up will be Week 10 against Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 10. With Williams out and Kendre Miller on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, the Saints signed Jordan Mims from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Saturday to serve as Alvin Kamara's backup for Sunday's contest.

The Saints placed Miller (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

Miller missed the first six games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury, though it's not clear whether his current hamstring issue is to the same leg. The 2023 third-round pick will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 13 against the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 8 the earliest he can return. Jamaal Williams (groin) has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, so the Saints signed Jordan Mims from the practice squad to the active roster to serve as Alvin Kamara's backup.

Irving (toe) is listed as questionable for Monday's game at Kansas City.

On Thursday, head coach Todd Bowles revealed that Irving was tending to a toe injury that may linger for the rest of the campaign. After not practicing Thursday or Friday, Irving returned in a limited capacity Saturday and now has a chance to be available for Week 9 action. Assuming he's able to suit up, Irving will have to contend with Rachaad White and Sean Tucker for touches out of the Buccaneers backfield.

The Bengals signed Milton off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Milton joined the Bengals' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Eagles' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. Zack Moss is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders after missing Friday's practice with a neck injury, and if he is ruled out, Milton will step in and serve as the No. 3 running back behind Chase Brown and Trayveon Williams.

Elliott is expected to be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Archer cited disciplinary reasons as the reason for Elliott not making the trip from Dallas to Atlanta this weekend. As a result, Rico Dowdle is set to lead the Cowboys backfield Week 9, while practice-squad elevation Dalvin Cook and, to a lesser extent, Hunter Luepke will be the options behind Dowdle.

The Cowboys elevated Cook from the practice squad Saturday in advance of Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Cook saw his first action as a Cowboy last Sunday at San Francisco with Rico Dowdle sidelined due to an illness, ranking third in snaps (17 of 62) behind Ezekiel Elliott (28) and Hunter Luepke (25) out of the backfield. Cook's seven touches translated to only 22 yards from scrimmage, and with Dowdle back in action this weekend, it remains to be seen how the former may be involved in the offense.

Irving (toe) was present for practice Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Irving missed practice Thursday and Friday as he continues to manage a toe issue, but his presence for Saturday's session bodes well for his availability for Monday night's game against the Chiefs. The Buccaneers' upcoming practice report will relay whether or not the running back carries a Week 9 injury designation.

Robinson (toe) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.

Robinson has missed the entirety of the 2024 season to this point with a toe injury he suffered in training camp, but he did have his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday. The running back was a full participant at all three practice sessions this week, opening the door for him to be activated from injured reserve for the team's matchup with Philadelphia.

Ali (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos.

Ali will be forced to miss a third consecutive game after suffering an ankle injury in Week 6 versus the Commanders. The running back has logged only nine snaps on special teams this season, so his absence doesn't carry a major impact for Baltimore.