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The Ravens elevated Collier from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Collier will be elevated for a second straight week to serve as Baltimore's No. 3 running back behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Collier played just one snap on special teams in Week 3 against the Cowboys, and he'll likely be limited to that kind of role for Sunday's game against the Bills.

The Commanders elevated Rodriguez to their active roster Saturday.

Rodriguez's elevation ensures depth at running back due to Austin Ekeler (concussion) already being ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals. Expect the second-year pro to play behind both Brian Robinson and Jeremy McNichols in Week 4.

White was added to the injury report for Sunday's game against the Eagles with an illness and is now questionable for the contest, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Buccaneers didn't elevate an additional running back from the practice squad, which would be consequential considering rookie running back Bucky Irving is also questionable with a hamstring injury. Expect more information regarding both backs' status to come well before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

Charbonnet is expected to operate as the team's backup running back with the return of Kenneth Walker (oblique), who does not carry an injury designation for Monday's contest against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Charbonnet was a true workhorse over the past two weeks, tallying 32 carries and eight receptions (on nine targets) for a total of 176 yards and three touchdowns, but that workload figures to diminish significantly with Walker now back in the fold. When both backs were healthy Week 1, Charbonnet played 33 percent of the offensive snaps, averaging just 1.5 yards per carry off his eight rushes.

Walker does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Lions, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Walker practiced in limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, so it seemed like the electric tailback was likely primed to play after missing the previous two games. He'll return against a tough Lions defense that's allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards this season.

The Steelers elevated Shampklin to their active roster Saturday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

The Harvard product could be in line to make his NFL debut Sunday. Expect Shampklin to serve as a depth piece in Pittsburgh's running back room while also contributing on special teams in Week 4, if he suits up.

Vaughn didn't see a touch and got only three snaps on offense in Thursday's win over the Giants.

The 2023 sixth-round pick continues to be a distant third in the Dallas backfield hierarchy behind Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott, and Vaughn failed to touch the ball in Week 4 for the first time all season. With Dalvin Cook stashed on the practice squad and the Cowboys getting little production from their running game, Vaughn's hold on a 53-man roster spot appears tenuous at best.

Luepke carried the ball twice for eight yards and caught both his targets for 14 yards in Thursday's win over the Giants.

While his contributions were modest, the four touches were a career high for Luepke, while the totes were his first of the season. The second-year fullback is seeing his role grow in the Dallas offense, and he's caught exactly two passes in three of four games to begin the season. The Cowboys' backfield struggles could open the door for Luepke to see even more volume, but at present he offers little fantasy value even in deep formats.

Gray rushed one time for one yard in Thursday's 20-15 loss to the Cowboys.

Gray once again saw the majority of his workload come as a kick returner, producing 54 yards on two returns. He played just five out of the team's 69 offensive snaps, operating as the clear No. 3 option at running back behind Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy. Through four games in 2024, Gray has compiled seven yards on four carries while playing 15 total offensive snaps.

Tracy rushed four times for two yards and secured one catch for 19 yards in Thursday's 20-15 loss to the Cowboys.

Tracy saw his usage decrease slightly in Week 4, playing 15 offensive snaps against Dallas. The rookie made his most significant play in the third quarter, turning a short pass into a 19-yard reception. Tracy remains firmly behind Devin Singletary in New York's backfield, though he has distanced himself from Eric Gray to operate as the team's clear No. 2 option at running back.