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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.

The Panthers activated Etienne (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.

Etienne remains listed as questionable for Sunday's date with the Eagles, but he appears to be positioned to make his 2026 debut after missing the first four games of the season ahead of Carolina's Week 5 bye. With AJ Dillon (ankle) ruled out and Jonathon Brooks (abdomen) on injured reserve, Etienne would provide needed backfield depth behind Chuba Hubbard.

The Bears elevated Scott from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons.

With Kyle Monangai (toe) still sidelined for Chicago, Scott will join the 53-man roster for the second straight week. He logged just nine snaps on special teams last Sunday against the Packers.

Black was excused from Saturday's practice to address a personal matter but does not have an injury designation for Monday's Week 6 matchup against Washington, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Since Black wasn't given an injury designation, his absence from practice Saturday isn't expected to impact his availability Monday. The rookie should thus continue to work as the 49ers' No.2 running back behind Christian McCaffrey. That role hasn't yielded much fruit for Black of late, however, as he's totaled fewer than 20 yards in each of his past three contests.

Ekeler (chest) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the 49ers.

Ekeler was limited in all practice all week due to a chest injury, but he's done enough to fade an injury tag for Monday Night Football. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) already ruled out, Ekeler and Rachaad White are both expected to lead the Commanders' backfield for Week 6 against a 49ers defense that has given up only three rushing touchdowns across five regular-season games.