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Johnson caught all four of his targets for 72 yards during the Bills' 37-34 overtime win over the Rams on Monday.

Johnson played only 14 of the Bills' 64 offensive snaps (21.9 percent) and didn't log a single carry. However, the veteran running back made his snaps count as a receiver, rumbling for 40 yards on his first catch midway through the second quarter that led to a 17-yard touchdown run by James Cook on the very next play. Johnson added three more catches in the second half -- including a 26-yard grab -- and finished second on the Bills in receiving yards behind Khalil Shakir (80). Johnson will continue to operate as the Bills' change-of-pace back heading into Week 7 against the Raiders.

New Orleans cut Bentley from its practice squad Tuesday.

Less than two weeks after signing Bentley to their practice squad, the Saints are now letting him go. His last regular-season action came last year with the Colts, when he took one carry for no gain in their regular-season opener.

Charbonnet (knee) was estimated as a limited practice participant Tuesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Charbonnet has been listed as limited for each of the first two estimated practice reports of Week 6 prep. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he sustained in January. However, seeing has he has yet to log a full practice since his 21-day evaluation window opened last week, Charbonnet should be considered a long shot to be reinstated from the Seahawks' reserve/PUP list before Thursday night's game against the Broncos. Week 7 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 25 figures to be a more appropriate return date for the fourth-year running back out of UCLA.

Stevenson is expected to take on a heavier workload for the next few weeks while TreVeyon Henderson recovers from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Raiders, per ESPN.

The good news for Henderson is that surgery is not required, but whether an stint on injured reserve is necessary remains to be seen. Stevenson has served as the Patriots' RB1 this season, and the veteran's share of the backfield snap count figures to grow even more for as long as Henderson is sidelined, with Corey Kiner slated to take on backup duties. Over his last two games, Stevenson has turned 26 carries into 111 yards (4.3 YPC) and two touchdowns while adding six catches on eight targets for 48 yards.

The Patriots signed Haskins to the practice squad Tuesday.

Haskins began the 2026 campaign on New England's practice squad before being released on Sept. 14. The 26-year-old has appeared in 44 regular-season games for the Titans and Chargers since entering the NFL in 2022, amassing 76 carries for 229 yards and two touchdowns while garnering 18 catches for 119 yards and one score. With TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) expected to miss at least a few weeks, Haskins could earn a spot on the roster, though his presence would likely be for depth purposes only behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner.

Jones was released by the Seahawks on Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

With Irvin Charles (knee) activated from injured reserve Tuesday, Jones was released to clear a roster spot. The 29-year-old appeared in four of Seattle's five games this season, mainly on special teams. Jones might draw interest from at least a few teams around the league, though since he is a vested veteran and won't need to clear waivers, Seattle could hypothetically sign him to the practice squad.

The Browns placed Sanders (hip) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Sanders had opened the season as Cleveland's No. 3 running back but saw his role increase a bit over the previous four weeks following Dylan Sampson's (knee) move to IR. During that stretch, Sanders carried eight times for 42 yards and added eight catches for 49 yards on nine targets before going down with the hip injury in the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Jets. Sanders will now be sidelined for at least the next four games as a result of his placement on IR.

The Panthers announced Tuesday that Etienne (ankle) is designated to return from injured reserve.

The Panthers have opened Etienne's 21-day practice window. The 22-year-old will add much-needed depth to the backfield behind Chubba Hubbard and AJ Dillon, while Jonathan Brooks (abdomen) remains on injured reserve.

The Commanders signed Neal to the practice squad Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Neal is heading to his third team of the 2026 regular season after being let go by the Vikings in early October. The 2025 sixth-round pick played in 10 games last season, recording 206 yards and two touchdowns on 57 attempts, while catching 17 of 19 targets for 104 yards.

The Dolphins released Hunter from the practice squad Tuesday.

Hunter signed to Miami's practice squad in early September and remained a depth piece through five regular-season games in 2026. The 23-year-old last played for the Rams in 2025 where he appeared in five games, recording 22 snaps on special teams.