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The Chiefs signed Carter to the practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Carter was cut from the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday, but he's back in his old spot just two days later. He has yet to appear in a regular-season game in 2026 after in appearing in nine contests for the Falcons in 2025.

Allen's workload and role Sunday against Miami is unclear given that Breece Hall (quadriceps) is officially questionable to play, per Amanda Vogt of the Jets' official site.

With Hall sidelined the past three weeks, Allen has stepped up to lead New York's backfield. He's performed well in that role, averaging 84.3 rush yards per game and 4.6 yards per carry, albeit with only one touchdown. Hall will likely step back into the starting role if he's able to suit up Sunday, though Allen is expected to get a fair amount of work as well. Even if Hall does return to action, both ball carriers could find success against a Dolphins defense that has given up the second-most fantasy points per game (23.7) to running backs.

Jones may log fewer touches in Week 7 against Indianapolis on Sunday, as fellow RB Jordan Mason (thumb) is questionable to suit up, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

After logging a modest 12 touches in Minnesota's season-opening win over Green Bay, Jones has taken on a massive workload in Mason's absence. From Week 2 to 5, Jones averaged 21.3 carries and 3.0 receptions per contest, logging 442 total yards and a touchdown during that span. However, Mason would almost certainly cut into that workload if he's active Sunday given that he carried 15 times for 59 yards and a TD in his lone appearance this season Week 1. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to wait until Sunday to get a better read on the situation, as Mason -- who is still on IR -- will need to be activated Saturday in order to be eligible to play against the Colts on Sunday.

Nwangwu (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Nwangwu started Week 7 prep with consecutive DNPs before upgrading to a full participant in Friday's session. The sudden upgrade to full participation is perplexing, but likely means the kick returner and depth running back will be capable of suiting up for the Jets' divisional bout against the Dolphins on Sunday.

Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Smith popped up on Thursday's practice report as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury. He did not practice Friday, and it appears his injury is severe enough for him to miss his first game of the season. Smith has seen little work offensively, but his absence means Nikko Remigio and Emmett Johnson will handle return duties on kickoffs and punts. Smith's next chance to play is Week 8 against Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Marks is lined up to start at running back against the Giants on Sunday with David Montgomery (groin) ruled out.

With Montgomery sidelined this past Sunday against Jacksonville in London, Marks put up a 15-56-0 rushing line while catching two of three targets for 25 yards. That production was very similar to the previous week versus Tennessee, when Marks played the bulk of Houston's offensive snaps due to Montgomery's early exit and posted a 15-62-0 rushing line along with a 4-23-0 receiving line. Montgomery has yet to practice since getting hurt, so it's possible Marks could lead the backfield again Week 8 versus the Chargers, though next week's practice reports will shed more light on that scenario.

Head coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Skattebo had a "good week" of practice and that the second-year running back should be back in the mix for backfield touches against the Texans on Sunday, Jordan Ranaan of ESPN.com reports.

Skattebo didn't log a single carry during the Giants' 34-27 loss to the Saints in Week 6, spending most of the game on the bench. That lack of production stemmed from his critical fumble during overtime against the Commanders in Week 5, but following the release of Najee Harris on Tuesday, Ranaan indicates that Skattebo is expected to reclaim a key role in the Giants' backfield this weekend alongside Tyrone Tracy, with Devin Singletary also in line for work.

Barkley (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Friday.

Barkley now has logged back-to-back capped practices this week, giving him one more chance to get back to full Saturday, at which point the Eagles may make a ruling on his status for Monday's game against the Cowboys. He's missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury.

Wilson will be the lead back for Sunday's game against the Chiefs after Zach Charbonnet (knee) was ruled out ahead of that contest, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Charbonnet was a full participant in practice all week and was activated from the reserve/PUP list Thursday. However, he's not been given the green light to play, which means Wilson will lead the Seahawks' backfield yet again for Sunday's contest while George Holani and Velus Jones provide depth. Wilson has logged at least 20 carries in three of the Seahawks' last five games, and over that span he has turned 85 rushes into 300 yards and two touchdowns while catching five passes (on eight targets) for 50 yards and a score.

Wright (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at the Jets, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

An upgrade to full participation Friday suggests Wright should be ready for his backup role behind Ollie Gordon, who has three of Miami's five TDs over the past three games.