NFL Player News

Henderson (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, is likely to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Henderson has gone from likely to miss multiple games to having a chance to play just one week removed from suffering an apparent right high-ankle sprain last Sunday against the Raiders. Via the running back himself Friday, he is "hoping to play" in Week 6, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, but Henderson likely will be subject to a pregame workout Sunday before a decision is made ahead of inactives dropping at 11:30 a.m. ET. If Henderson is active, he'll join Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner out of the Patriots backfield, though in what capacity remains to be seen.

Judkins (ankle) will go through a pregame workout to determine his status for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Judkins was seen wearing a walking boot on his right foot after the Browns' Week 5 loss at the Jets. Head coach Todd Monken told Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com on Monday that Judkins was considered "day-to-day" after tweaking his ankle in that contest, and the running back was contained to just one limited practice (Friday) during Week 6 prep, leaving him questionable for Sunday's matchup. Judkins' status will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's inhibited or sidelined, Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime will be Cleveland's available running backs.

Dowdle (toe) is slated to play in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Dowdle has been sidelined since a Week 2 loss at New England, when he dislocated the same toe on his right foot twice. After logging back-to-back full practices to cap Week 6 prep, he's expected to put an end to a three-game absence and rejoin Jaylen Warren out of the Steelers backfield. Considering how well Warren is running at the moment, Dowdle will slide back into a complementary role instead of split touches like the duo did before the latter was injured.

The Eagles signed Blue off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

With Saquon Barkley (hamstring), Will Shipley (foot) and Tank Bigsby (abdomen) all injured and sidelined, Blue joins Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele as the Eagles' healthy running backs. Blue appeared in five games with Dallas as a rookie last regular season, rushing 38 times for 129 yards and a touchdown.

The Cardinals elevated Hull from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

With Jeremiyah Love (ankle) ruled out, Hull will provide depth behind Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight in the backfield. Hull has 20 career regular-season carries for 49 yards.

The Patriots cut Haskins from the practice squad Saturday.

With Haskins out, Lan Larison remains the only running back on New England's practice squad. Haskins has a career 76-229-2 rushing line, averaging a miserable 3.0 yards per carry, across 44 regular-season appearances.

The Bucs elevated Williams from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

With Sean Tucker (quadriceps) questionable, Williams will provide a depth option behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell if Tucker is unable to go. He's also an option to handle returner duties for Tampa Bay.

The Steelers signed Nichols off their practice squad Saturday.

After multiple standard elevations already this season, Nichols now has a spot on the 53-man roster in a five-man backfield for the Steelers. Nichols has carried the ball two times for six yards on 11 offensive snaps across three appearances this season.

McNichols (quadriceps) is questionable for Monday night's game against the 49ers.

McNichols was a full practice participant this week but remains on injured reserve, though the Commanders could still choose to activate him ahead of Monday night's contest. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (foot) out, the Commanders could use McNichols as depth alongside Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler.

The Texans elevated Jordan from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

With David Montgomery (groin) out for Week 6, Jordan will provide depth behind Woody Marks out of Houston's backfield. Jordan was productive as a rookie last season, rushing 43 times for 193 yards (4.5 YPC) while catching all seven of his targets for 34 yards.