NFL Player News

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy suggested Pollard will likely remain the team's top running back Sunday against the Packers with Ezekiel Elliott (knee) listed as questionable but seemingly not expected to play, Ed Werder of ESPN reports.

Though both team owner Jerry Jones and Pollard indicated earlier in the week that they anticipated Elliott returning from a one-game absence Sunday, the news pertaining to Elliott's status has become more negative in recent days. Even if Elliott is cleared to return from his hyperextended knee, he may have a smaller role than usual Sunday, which seemingly sets up Pollard to retain the high-volume role he enjoyed in a Week 8 win over the Bears. In that 49-29 victory, Pollard carried 14 times for 131 yards and three touchdowns while turning his lone target into a 16-yard reception.

Mack (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Titans.

Mack will be inactive once again, as the team will dress Melvin Gordon, Latavius Murray and Chase Edmonds ahead of him.

McKinnon (shoulder/knee/hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

McKinnon practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday before he put in a limited session Friday to earn the questionable tag, but he's been cleared to face Jacksonville. The 30-year-old has only seven carries over the past three games, though he's been more involved in the passing game with 11 receptions for 105 yards during that stretch. Isiah Pacheco and Clyde Edwards-Helaire should also be involved as the Chiefs will likely continue to utilize a three-man backfield committee.

Elliott, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Green Bay, may be held out if there's any uncertainty about his health when he tests out his right knee in warmups, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Elliott participated in practice all week but only as a limited participant. Rapoport's report is in contrast to statements from both team owner Jerry Jones and backfield mate Tony Pollard, who both said earlier in the week that they thought Elliott would return from a one-game absence. Clarity on Elliott's status may not arrive until Dallas posts its inactive list 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Even if Elliott suits up, he could be subject to a lighter workload than usual.

The 49ers activated Mitchell (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated earlier in the week that Mitchell was on track to rejoin the 53-man roster, locking in the talented second-year back as the backup to Christian McCaffrey. It'll be interesting to see how the 49ers use Mitchell alongside the new Panthers import, as it's possible the duo could both see a plethora of carries with McCaffrey taking every opportunity on passing downs.

The Chargers signed Rountree to their active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco.

After joining the practice squad in September, Rountree will potentially make his 2022 debut in Week 10. With Isaiah Spiller and Sony Michel still in the fold behind Austin Ekeler though, Rountree does not have a clear path to touches right away.

Dallas elevated Ollison from its practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at the Packers, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

With regular starting running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) questionable for Week 10, the Cowboys saw fit to activate Ollison from their practice squad for a second consecutive game. If Elliott plays though, Ollison probably won't see many touches Sunday, if any.

Cleveland activated Ford (ankle) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Miami, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

After sitting out the Browns' last four games, Ford appears to have fully recovered from the ankle injury he sustained in Week 4 versus Atlanta. The fifth-round rookie will likely resume his role as Cleveland's primary kick returner in Week 10.

Indianapolis elevated Wilkins from its practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at the Raiders.

It will be the second consecutive week Wilkins is active for the Colts after he picked up 28 scrimmage yards on seven touches in Week 9. After Week 10, he will be eligible for only one more elevation from the practice squad before he would have to be signed to the team's active roster in order to suit up.

The Rams activated Williams (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.

Head coach Sean McVay made it known Williams would make his debut following a seven-game absence. The Notre Dame product couldn't have made his return at a better time as the Rams' running game has struggled recently. Expect Darrell Henderson and Cam Akers to both mix in alongside Williams, who figures to be the team's top pass-catching running back immediately.