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Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Judkins (shoulder) is "day-to-day," Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Judkins was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Patriots in the third quarter, prior to which he rushed nine times for 19 yards and secured all three of his targets for minus-2 yards. To see the rookie second-round pick now labeled day-to-day is encouraging as to his odds of being ready to return to action after Cleveland's Week 9 bye, when the team will travel to face the Jets on Sunday, Nov. 9. If Judkins isn't ready to retake the field Week 10, however, Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson will lead the Browns backfield. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Judkins is dealing with an AC joint sprain.

Marshall was cut from the Browns' practice squad Monday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

The Appalachian State product signed with the Browns' practice squad in late August after failing to make the initial 53-man roster, but the team has now decided to move in another direction. Marshall has yet to appear in an NFL game after recording 784 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns on 160 touches during his final collegiate season in 2024.

Davis rushed nine times for 16 yards and didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

The second-year pro from Kentucky logged 15 offensive snaps Sunday after playing just 17 across the Bills' last four contests. However, he failed to capitalize on this increased workload, averaging just 1.8 yards per carry on nine touches. Davis appears to have fallen out of favor in Buffalo's backfield, playing behind both James Cook and Ty Johnson. He's likely to handle the team's No. 3 running back duties again in the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.

Johnson rushed four times for six yards in Sunday's 40-9 win over the Panthers.

The Maryland product received the most carries he's had in a single game all season during Sunday's blowout win. Johnson has now accumulated 64 rushing yards on 15 attempts and caught two of seven targets for 19 yards across Buffalo's first seven games this season. He's also contributed on special teams, playing 69 snaps and recording 151 kick-return yards. He's expected to remain the Bills' No. 2 running back and kick returner heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Chiefs.

Etienne rushed four times for 16 yards during Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

The rookie running back from Georgia was not involved in the Panthers' offense until late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss, receiving four consecutive carries. Etitenne also contributed on special teams, logging a career-high 100 kick-return yards and 13 punt-return yards on six opportunities. He's expected to continue playing a depth role in Carolina's backfield heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Packers.

Abdullah had two carries for five yards and one reception for three yards on his lone target in Sunday's 38-14 win over Tennessee.

Tyler Goodson returned after missing three games due to a groin injury but Abdullah saw slightly more work, playing 10 snaps compared to four for Goodson, while DJ Giddens was a healthy inactive. Both active backups had only two carries, however, and none of the Colts' backfield depth options will get enough touches for viable fantasy value as long as Jonathan Taylor dominates the workload even in blowouts, as Sunday's win was essentially wrapped up before the fourth quarter.

Goodson had two carries for two yards in Sunday's 38-14 win over Tennessee.

Goodson returned after missing three games due to a groin injury. He's clearly ahead of DJ Giddens on the depth chart, as the rookie was a healthy inactive. However, Ameer Abdullah may be the No. 2 running back even with Goodson healthy as he played 10 offensive snaps compared to four for Goodson. Both had only two carries however, and none of the backups will get enough touches to have viable fantasy value as long as Jonathan Taylor dominates the workload even in blowouts, as Sunday's win was essentially wrapped up before the fourth quarter.

Harvey carried the ball seven times for 42 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys, and he hauled in his only target for a five-yard touchdown.

Harvey scored on the ground via 40- and 1-yard carries, the first two rushing touchdowns of his NFL career, while adding a third receiving score to his season totals. Meanwhile, top running back J.K. Dobbins rushed for 111 yards on 15 carries and caught both of his targets for 10 yards. While Dobbins remains the lead backfield option for Denver, continued impressive performances on Harvey's part could allow his usage to steadily grow as the 2025 campaign continues. The rookie second-round pick will work to keep up his momentum Week 9 on the road versus Houston.

Pierce didn't log any snaps on offense and returned three kickoffs for 70 yards in Sunday's 26-15 win over San Francisco.

Even with Joe Mixon (foot) missing in action, Pierce has been a forgotten piece on offense and had been a healthy inactive in four of the Texans' first six contests before suiting up Sunday. He has experience as a kickoff returner and could carve out a role on special teams going forward, but Pierce's chances of reclaiming a significant role in the backfield are slim, as Nick Chubb and Woody Marks have formed a fairly effective tandem.

Ford caught one of two targets for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots in Week 8.

For the second consecutive week, Ford was on the field for 13 snaps, which was fewer than Dylan Sampson (25 snaps). It was the first time this season that Ford lagged behind the rookie, a telling sign as the Browns enter a bye week followed by the NFL trade deadline (Nov. 4). Sampson took over as the lead back Sunday after Quinshon Judkins (shoulder) was ruled out, and that would likely be the case again if Judkins isn't ready to return in Week 10 against the Jets.