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Moss is expected to see a reduced snap count Sunday against the Titans after Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was activated from the reserve/PUP list Saturday and was signed to a three-year, $42 million contract extension, Nate Atkins and Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star report.

Now healthy following January ankle surgery and having patched up his frosty relationship with ownership and the front office after signing an extension, Taylor is likely to settle back in as the Colts' clear lead back in his season debut Sunday. However, because Taylor hadn't practiced since last December before he returned to the field Wednesday, he could be eased back in with a lighter workload than usual Sunday, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The prospect of Taylor splitting snaps with Moss to some degree could keep the latter relevant in deeper leagues for Week 5, but expect Moss to eventually move into a smaller secondary role beginning in Week 6 that will significantly limit his value moving forward.

Evans terminated his practice squad contract with the Dolphins on Saturday, making him a free agent, according to the NFL's transaction log.

Evans must not see an opportunity in Miami behind Raheem Mostert, De'Von Achane and Salvon Ahmed, especially with Jeff Wilson also due back from injured reserve. Evans appeared in six games for the Bears last season, rushing 14 times for 64 yards and catching one pass for 33 yards. He'll look for an opportunity elsewhere.

Stevenson (thigh) is slated to play in Sunday's contest against the Saints, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

A limited practice participant for the entirety of Week 5 prep, Stevenson appears destined to gut through the thigh injury that's currently affecting him this weekend. Through four games in the current campaign, he's logged between 64 and 74 percent of the offensive plays weekly en route to 72 touches for 251 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD.

Drake was elevated to Baltimore's 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Drake's elevation suggests that the Ravens will likely be without running back Justice Hill this coming Sunday. Drake, an eight-year veteran, was active for Baltimore's Week 3 loss to Indianapolis, recording three touches for 31 total yards.

Mitchell (shoulder) was not activated off injured reserve Saturday, and as a result he will not play Sunday against the Steelers, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Mitchell was designated to return to practice earlier this week and was a full participant in subsequent days, but the Ravens are ultimately choosing to play it safe with the undrafted rookie. Kenyan Drake was elevated off the practice squad Saturday and would likely serve as the team's backup to Gus Edwards if Justice Hill (foot/hamstring) is not cleared for action.

Penny was added to the Eagles' injury report Saturday with an illness and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Rams.

Penny has been a healthy scratch in two of the team's previous four games, so a possible absence doesn't reorganize the depth chart significantly. Boston Scott may see a few more opportunities alongside the usual dynamic duo of D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell.

The Cardinals elevated Clement from their practice squad Saturday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Clement will be active on gameday for the second straight week, though he worked exclusively on special teams against San Francisco last Sunday despite the absence of No. 2 back Keaontay Ingram (neck). Ingram is questionable to face Cincinnati this Sunday, but whether or not he is able to go, James Conner figures to get the bulk of the backfield work. With that in mind, Clement isn't a recommend add in fantasy.

Gibbs (hamstring) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

That Gibbs was added late to Friday's injury report was an unfortunately telling sign. It appears as if the rookie is thus slated to miss the first game of his young career. David Montgomery figures to see the bulk of the workload in the event Gibbs is inevitably ruled out, with Craig Reynolds and Zonovan Knight also chipping in.

The Saints waived Jones on Saturday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Jones played a prominent role for New Orleans in Weeks 2 and 3, logging over 50 percent of the team's offensive snaps across the two contests and tallying 20 carries for 65 yards and two touchdowns along with four receptions for 21 yards. However, with Alvin Kamara returning from a suspension last week, Jones saw just 10 offensive snaps and didn't receive any handoffs or targets. His departure comes as a bit of a surprise considering Jamaal Williams (hamstring) remains on IR and won't be eligible to return until next week, and it likely means that Kendre Miller will have a firmer role as the Saints' No. 2 back behind Kamara on Sunday against the Patriots.

Jones (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Head coach Matt LaFleur said Jones maintained the same practice cadence that ultimately saw the Pro Bowl running back active for last Thursday's contest, although Jones received only six touches in the aforementioned return. As a result, it does seem like things are trending in the right direction for Jones to be active come Monday, but more information should arrive prior to the primetime 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.