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Chargers running back Donald Brown was officially ruled active for Week 9 at Miami. Brown was recently cleared from a concussion he suffered Week 5 against the Jets and is ready for his first game back from injury. His role in the rushing attack remains uncertain, as the Chargers have found success as of late with Branden Oliver.

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (foot) and wideout Michael Floyd (knee) are active as expected for Sunday's game at Dallas. Both were listed as probable.

The following players have been ruled inactive for the Chargers at Miami in Week 9: Jeremiah Attaochu, Jahleel Addae, Jason Verrett, Ryan Mathews, Manti Te'o, Richard Crawford and Ryan Carrethers.

As expected, Buccaneers (former?) feature back Doug Martin has been ruled out of the Week 9 clash in Cleveland. An ankle injury prevented him from practicing this week and had him deemed doubtful. Bobby Rainey is set to start in his place.

Buccaneers rookie running back Charles Sims will not play Sunday against the Browns, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Sims was activated from the short-term injured reserve list Saturday after having ankle surgery right before the start of the regular season. With Doug Martin unlikely to play, the team will turn to Bobby Rainey and Mike James in Week 9.

Although Buccaneers rookie running back Charles Sims was activated from short-term IR, the team could hold him out of Sunday's game at Cleveland, reports ESPN's Adam Caplan. Instead the Bucs might give running back/receiver Marcus Thigpen some carries behind Bobby Rainey, the report said.

Thigpen just got promoted from the practice squad. Running back Doug Martin (ankle) is not expected to play.

The Buccaneers officially activated running back Charles Sims from the short-term injured reserve Saturday, per the team's official website.

With Doug Martin likely to sit out with an ankle injury, Sims could split some work with Bobby Rainey during his season debut against the Browns. The Bucs also waived wide receiver/kick returner Trindon Holliday, along with promoting wide receiver Marcus Thigpen and defensive tackle Matthew Masifilo from the practice squad.

The Cowboys are concerned whether running back Joseph Randle will be an impediment to team chemistry if he remains on the roster, ESPN reports.

Coach Jason Garrett reportedly met with Randle and wide receiver Dez Bryant after a loud verbal disagreement between the two players carried over to the practice field Friday, then discussed the subject with the whole team Saturday. The running back has apparently been ostracized by some teammates for remarks made to the police while being booked for shoplifting charges.

A source quoted in the report said, "Randle is staying for now," but the backup to DeMarco Murray could be on tenuous ground with the team.

The Chargers signed safety Adrian Phillips to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday, releasing running back Shaun Draughn in a corresponding move.

Phillips was signed to the practice squad after being cut in August. Draughn rushed for just 19 yards on 10 carries.

The Cardinals promoted running back Kerwynn Williams from the practice squad Saturday and released defensive tackle Bruce Gaston.

The team will be without Stepfan Taylor (calf) Sunday, and Robert Hughes has been moved to fullback, necessitating a need for running-back depth. Williams should be active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.