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Patterson was signed to the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Patterson was cut from the Browns' practice squad Oct. 27, but he has now found another opportunity with Denver. With RJ Harvey (knee) on injured reserve for at least three more games, Patterson will provide the Broncos with another option in the backfield behind Jonah Coleman and J.K. Dobbins.

Allgeier is slated to work as Arizona's No. 1 running back for at least the next four weeks after Jeremiyah Love (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Allgeier previously led the Cardinals' backfield when Love was sidelined due to a different ankle injury Weeks 6 and 7, but Allgeier is now slated for a longer period in that role. Love was hurt late in the first quarter in his return to action Sunday against Dallas, and Allgeier ran wild after his departure, finishing with a career-high 147 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries along with 44 yards and another score on five receptions. In addition to Love getting hurt, Bam Knight suffered a concussion and is iffy to be able to suit up this Sunday against Seattle, so the backfield could belong to Allgeier, Evan Hull and a practice-squad signee (likely Jerome Ford). Though Allgeier found substantial success in Week 8, he came into the contest averaging just 2.9 yards per carry on 61 totes. He'll also be facing a Seattle defense in Week 9 that is tied for the second-fewest yards per carry (3.8) allowed to running backs this season, so a repeat performance by Allgeier would be surprising.

Payne (foot) was placed on injured reserve by the Commanders on Tuesday, Tashan Reed of The Washington Post reports.

Payne suffered a season-ending Jones fracture in his left foot during practice last week. His transition to injured reserve comes as no surprise, and in Payne's absence, Tim Settle will operate as the team's primary nose tackle moving forward.

Kinlaw (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Commanders on Tuesday.

Kinlaw suffered a knee injury in Week 6 versus San Francisco, and he was ultimately forced to miss the team's Week 8 win over the Eagles. The defensive lineman will now be sidelined for at least four more contests before he'd be eligible to return to action Dec. 6 versus the Titans.

Nesbit was released from the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday.

Nesbit was signed to the practice squad with Minnesota on Oct. 28, but he will now potentially look for another opportunity elsewhere. The tight end has yet to make his NFL regular-season debut, and his next destination will likely be with a team's practice unit.

The Commanders claimed Henry off waivers from the Seahawks on Tuesday.

After being cut by Seattle on Monday, Henry quickly caught on with the Commanders. The 2026 undrafted free agent out of UTSA had previously joined the Commanders for training camp and the preseason, only to be waived prior to Week 1. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) on injured reserve for at least two more games and Jeremy McNichols (foot) likely to miss the remainder of the season, Henry will provide the Commanders with another option in the backfield behind Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler. Henry didn't end up making his NFL debut during his time on the Seahawks roster.

Hill (groin) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

After the Ravens estimated him as a limited practice participant Monday on their initial Week 9 injury report, Hill took every rep Tuesday to clear up any concern about his availability heading into Thursday's game against the Jaguars. Hill should serve in his familiar role as the Ravens' top passing-down back in Week 9, with Derrick Henry continuing to lead the way on the ground.

The Saints plan to elevate or sign Smyth off their practice squad to handle kicking duties in Sunday's game against the Browns, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Daniel Carlson handled kicking duties for the Saints through their first seven games, but after he misfired on four field-goal tries and two extra-point attempts, he was released Monday. The Saints will now give Smyth another look, after he had served as their kicker in the final six games of last season before being cut loose following the preseason. Smyth fared well in his first taste of NFL action in 2025, going 12-for-16 on field goals and 13-for-13 on extra points, with two of his misses coming from beyond 50 yards.

Thomas "has been the area of interest for a lot of other teams" leading up to the Nov. 10 trade deadline, Ian Rapoport of ESPN reports.

Since delivering an 87-1,282-10 receiving line over 17 games as a rookie in 2024, Thomas' production has cratered in the ensuing two seasons. He's been firmly behind fellow wideouts Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers (hamstring/ankle) in terms of snap share through the Jaguars' first seven games of 2026 and has drawn more than three targets in just one of those contests. Though the vertical threat Thomas presents makes him an appealing target for teams seeking a big-play receiver ahead of the deadline, Rapoport acknowledges that it's unclear if the Jaguars have much motivation to move him. Despite his declining role within the Jacksonville offense, Thomas remains under contract through next season at relatively modest cap hits of $4.01 million in 2026 and $4.66 million in 2027.

Adebawore agreed Tuesday with the Colts on a two-year, $35 million contract extension, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Per Pelissero, the deal includes a $13 million signing bonus and $22.5 million in new money through next season. A 2023 fourth-round draft pick, Adebawore had been in the final year of his rookie deal and was considered a potential trade chip leading up to the Nov. 10 deadline, but the Colts have instead elected to keep him around on a longer-term basis. Through the Colts' first eight games of the season, 25-year-old defensive tackle has matched the career-best total of four sacks he posted over a 17-game slate in 2025. Adebawore has also added 19 tackles and two pass breakups.