Johnson (back) did not practice Wednesday.

Johnson missed the Bears' Week 8 loss with the same back injury, and it's not a positive sign that he was unable to take the field Wednesday. He'll likely need to increase his activity Thursday to have a chance to return in Week 9 against the Bengals.

The Patriots signed Jennings off the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

The Patriots elevated Jennings for the practice squad three times this season, so his addition to the active roster ensures that the second-year pro will continue to play with New England this season. He has served as the Patriots' RB3 behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, and Jennings has turned seven carries into 33 yards over his last two games. Jennings has also worked on special teams and should continue to serve that role while providing backfield depth now that he is on the 53-man roster.

Neal was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.

No. 1 RB Alvin Kamara also is dealing with an ankle issue, but Neal's concern is a new one. In his first game acting as the No. 2 back in place of Kendre Miller (torn ACL) this past Sunday against the Buccaneers, Neal played 46 percent of the snaps, didn't see a carry and tallied three catches (on three targets) for 11 yards, while Kamara logged a 51 percent snap share and notched 45 yards from scrimmage on eight touches. Such a breakdown of work may be the norm between Kamara and Neal moving forward, but with injuries in tow for both players, their statuses will be monitored as the week goes on to get a sense of their odds to be available Sunday at the Rams.

Haskins (hamstring) is not practicing Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Haskins wasn't able to suit up for Los Angeles' win over the Vikings on Thursday Night Football in Week 8, and it looks like his status remains up in the air heading into a road matchup against the Titans on Sunday. If Haskins remains sidelined versus Tennessee, Jaret Patterson will stand to be elevated from the practice squad again and work as the No. 2 backfield option behind lead back Kimani Vidal.

Kamara (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.

The same can be said for the only other RB on the Saints' active roster, Devin Neal, who also is tending to an ankle injury. On a positive note, both players were able to log some on-field work Wednesday and have two more chances to get back to full before the team potentially tags them with designations ahead of Sunday's game at the Rams. Kamara managed 45 yards from scrimmage on a season-low eight touches this past Sunday against the Buccaneers, while Neal didn't earn a carry and hauled in all three targets for 11 yards.

Stevenson missed Wednesday's practice because of a toe injury.

There's been no comment yet from Stevenson or his coaches on the severity of the injury. He played into the fourth quarter during a 32-13 win over the Browns this past Sunday, taking around 85 percent of offensive snaps prior to the final 7-to-8 minutes of the game. His lack of work late in the contest made sense within the context of a blowout, but it now appears a toe injury may have been a factor as well.

Pollard (neck) was limited at practice Wednesday.

While logging a 46 percent snap share in in this past Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts, Pollard carried 11 times for 44 yards while adding one catch on two targets. Meanwhile, fellow RB Tyjae Spears parlayed a 52 percent snap share into a 9-59-1 rushing line to go along with three catches for 23 yards. Pollard now has two more chances to upgrade his practice participation before the Titans assign Week 9 injury designations, but so far there's been nothing to suggest that he won't be available this weekend against the Chargers.

Jacobs (calf) was limited in practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

For a second week in a row, Jacobs is kicking it off with a cap on his reps due to a lingering calf injury. However, he was able to suit up this past Sunday at Pittsburgh and log a 54 percent snap share on his way to 16 touches for 45 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD. Jacobs will have two more chances to get back to all activity this week before the Packers potentially clear him again ahead of Sunday's contest against the Panthers.

Hunt is expected to get most of the carries Sunday at Buffalo in the absence of teammate Isiah Pacheco (knee), ESPN's Nate Taylor reports.

Brashard Smith will have a role, and Elijah Mitchell may even get some work, but Hunt figures to take many/most of the carries that had been going to Pacheco. Adding those on top of the work he already gets -- which includes short-yardage situations -- should put Hunt in a valuable role, projecting for double-digit touches and solid odds to score a touchdown. A huge yardage total is unlikely, but potential TDs offer a path to upside that makes Hunt a sold lineup option for Week 9.

Swift (groin) didn't practice Wednesday.

Swift was among a number of Bears skill-position players that weren't able to practice to kick off Week 9 prep, the others being WRs Rome Odunze (heel), DJ Moore (hip/groin), Olamide Zaccheaus (knee) and Luther Burden (concussion). Swift has been dealing with a groin injury for three weeks running and followed a DNP/LP/LP practice regimen last week before suiting up this past Sunday at Baltimore, a contest in which he handled a 49 percent snap share and turned 13 touches into 71 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD. Wednesday's absence may merely be for maintenance purposes, but his status still will be watched as the week continues to get a sense of his odds to continue leading the Bears backfield Sunday at Cincinnati.