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Toafili signed with the Jets' practice squad Wednesday.

The Florida State product was dropped from the Jets' practice earlier in September, but it now appears the team has had a change of heart. Toafili tallied 919 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns on 178 carries throughout his final two collegiate seasons, and he could be elevated to New York's active roster later this season if injuries arise.

Smith rushed twice for 13 yards and failed to reel in his lone target in Sunday's 22-9 win over the Giants.

Smith played just eight of the Chiefs' 72 offensive snaps, well behind both Isiah Pacheco (40) and Kareem Hunt (32). The rookie running back continues to be mostly an afterthought in Kansas City's struggling offense, however the struggles of both Pacheco and Hunt could eventually lead to more playing time for the dynamic SMU product. At the moment, however, it appears the Chiefs coaching staff wants the veterans to handle the majority of the backfield work with a near even split, capping the potential upside of all three backs. Smith will look to get more involved in Week 3 when the Chiefs host the Ravens.

Hill caught three of four targets for 45 yards in Monday's 38-30 loss to the Lions.

Hill was not used in the rushing attack for the first time this season, yet his four targets and 45 yards through the air were both season highs through three weeks. The veteran running back played 51 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps, finishing ahead of Derrick Henry, who had a 49 percent snap share. As long as Henry stays healthy, however, Hill's minimal usage makes him difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production. The 27-year-old can be ignored for fantasy purposes when the Ravens visit the Chiefs in Week 4.

Bigsby saw zero offensive snaps for the second straight week Sunday against the Rams.

Bigsby recorded five carries in Week 1 while still a member of the Jaguars, but a trade to Philadelphia has left him third on a depth chart that has Saquon Barkley at the top, leaving little room for anyone else. Barkley was the only running back to receive any carries in Week 3, while backup running back AJ Dillon saw the field for just five offensive snaps. Bigsby's only action came on special teams, where he returned two kicks for 24 yards.

Dillon did not receive a carry or a target in Sunday's 33-26 win over the Rams.

Dillon received exactly three carries in each of the Eagles' first two games, averaging 8.5 offensive snaps. His already small role nearly dried up in Week 3, as he saw the field for just five offensive snaps and never touched the ball.

The Titans signed Blackshear to their practice squad Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Blackshear spent training camp with Carolina before being waived in late August. He spent his first three NFL seasons with the Panthers, tallying 203 yards and three touchdowns on 52 carries while adding 138 receiving yards on 16 receptions. Blackshear has also spent a lot of time as a kick and punt returner, which could help him in his bid to eventually make his way back to game-day action.

The Vikings cut Valladay from the practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

The decision to cut Valladay corresponds with the Vikings signing fellow running back Corey Kiner to the practice squad. Valladay last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Jets, when he played on special teams in his lone game. He'll look to join a team in need of a running back who can also serve on special teams.

The Seahawks placed Wright (undisclosed) on the practice squad injured list Tuesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Wright may have picked up the injury during the Seahawks' 44-13 win over the Saints on Sunday, when he played eight snaps and logged five carries for 20 yards. The move makes room on the practice squad for Khalil Herbert, who could be elevated to the active roster for Thursday's game against the Cardinals if Zach Charbonnet (foot) is not cleared to play.

The Seahawks signed Herbert to the practice squad Tuesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Herbert's addition to the practice squad gives the Seahawks additional depth at running back, which could come in handy if Zach Charbonnet (foot) is unable to play in Thursday's game against the Cardinals. Herbert split his time last season between the Bears and Bengals, and finished with 36 carries for 130 yards and a touchdown, and 10 catches (on 11 targets) for 25 yards across 14 regular-season games.

The Cardinals placed Conner (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday.

It's merely a procedural move, as Conner has already been ruled out for the season after he was injured in Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Conner's season is cut short after rushing 32 times for 95 yards and one touchdown. He added eight catches for 38 yards and an additional score as a receiver. With Conner done for the year, the Cardinals are set to roll with Trey Benson as their No. 1 RB, with Emari Demercado as depth in the backfield.