NFL Player News
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Brian Robinson Jr. RB | ATL
Commanders' Brian Robinson: Should be available Sunday
Robinson (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, is "good to go," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The Commanders haven't officially changed Robinson's injury designation, but the third-year back should be cleared to play upon the release of Washington's inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The third-year back missed practices Wednesday and Thursday before participating in limited fashion Friday. Washington will also have top backup Austin Ekeler at its disposal after the veteran missed the Week 4 win over the Cardinals due to a concussion.
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Myles Gaskin RB | SEA
Vikings' Myles Gaskin: Elevated ahead of Week 5
The Vikings elevated Gaskin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Gaskin was on the Vikings' active roster for the first four games of the regular season, but he was released Thursday to make room for tight end Robert Tonyan. Gaskin chose to stick around on the practice squad, and he will serve as the No. 3 running back behind Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Jonathan Ward RB | NE
Steelers' Jonathan Ward: Elevated for Week 5
Pittsburgh elevated Ward from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Ward didn't make the Steelers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but the 27-year-old running back opted to stick around on the practice squad. This will be his first elevation of the season, and he could see immediate work Sunday against the Cowboys due to Jaylen Warren (knee) and Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) both being ruled out for that game. Ward will serve as the Steelers' No.3 running back behind Najee Harris and Aaron Shampklin.
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Chris Collier RB | LV
Ravens' Chris Collier: Elevated ahead of Week 5
The Ravens elevated Collier from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
This is the third and final time Baltimore can elevate Collier from the practice squad this season. Collier wasn't active for Week 4 against the Bills, but he did play one snap on special teams in Week 3 against the Cowboys. If he plays Sunday against the Bengals, he'll serve as the No. 3 running back behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill.
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Tyler Badie RB | DEN
Broncos' Tyler Badie: Officially placed on IR
The Broncos placed Badie (back) on injured reserve Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Badie was a candidate to go on injured reserve after the 24-year-old running back was carted off the field during the Broncos' Week 4 win over the Jets. Badie will be forced to miss at least the next four games, making Week 9 against the Ravens on Nov. 3 the earliest he can return.
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Rasheen Ali RB | BAL
Ravens' Rasheen Ali: Not activated off IR yet
Ali was not activated off injured reserve Saturday.
The Ravens instead chose to call up Chris Collier from the practice squad. Despite Ali practicing in full earlier this week, the team evidently wants to give the rookie fifth-round pick another full week of practice time to ramp up with perhaps an aim of him playing Week 6.
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J.J. Taylor RB | HOU
Texans' J.J. Taylor: Elevated from practice squad
The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Taylor will be elevated for a third straight week, as top running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) continue to be hampered with injuries. Taylor saw additional playing time in Week 4 against the Jaguars, during which he turned six carries into 18 yards with three of those runs coming in the red zone. Mixon has been already ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, and if Pierce were also to be inactive, Taylor would be the No. 4 running back behind Cam Akers, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks.
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Kareem Hunt RB | KC
Chiefs' Kareem Hunt: Set to play Monday
Hunter does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Saints, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Meanwhile Clyde Edwards-Helaire (reserve/non-football illness list) is listed as doubtful and likely won't be activated come Monday. As a result, Hunt figures to once again command the most touches among a smorgasbord of available backfield options including Samaje Perine and Carson Steele, although the latter could remain in the doghouse with head coach Andy Reid after fumbling for a second consecutive week.
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Alvin Kamara RB | NO
Saints' Alvin Kamara: All set for Monday
Kamara (hips/ribs) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Chiefs, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Kamara was a full participant in Saturday's practice, paving the way for the talented back to cleared ahead of the primetime contest. The veteran was listed with the dual hip/ribs injury last week, but that didn't seem to affect his workload as he took 26 touches for 119 total yards and a touchdown on an 81 percent snap share. It's safe to assume Kamara will once again be in a position to pile together plenty of fantasy points for managers.
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Sincere McCormick RB | SF
Raiders' Sincere McCormick: Elevated from practice squad
The Raiders elevated McCormick from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
McCormick has been with the Raiders' organization since signing as an undrafted free agent in May of 2022. He has spent his entire NFL tenure on Las Vegas' practice squad, and Saturday is the first time he has been elevated to the active roster. With Zamir White (groin) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, McCormick will, if active, serve as the No. 4 running back behind Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube.