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Donaldson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris, Jeff Nowak of The Big 870 New Orleans reports.

Donaldson sustained a shoulder injury during the first quarter of Sunday's game, and the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the contest. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller will be the Saints' two remaining running backs the rest of the way in Donaldson's absence.

Donaldson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris.

Donaldson picked up the injury during the first quarter and has been taken to the locker room to undergo more tests on his shoulder injury. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller would be the remaining, healthy running backs on the Saints active roster for the rest of Sunday's game if Donaldson is not cleared to return.

Cam Skattebo is expected to reclaim duties as the Giants' starting running back in Sunday's game against the Texans, but Tracy is expected to remain "heavily in the mix," Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

After receiving at least 15 touches in each of the Giants' first five games, Skattebo had his playing time scaled back dramatically in the Week 6 loss to the Saints, logging no carries or receptions while playing just six snaps on offense. The main beneficiary of Skattebo's role reduction was Tracy, who carried six times for 18 yards and a touchdown while adding two receptions for 27 yards and another score across a season-high 29 offensive snaps. The Giants' decision to pare back Skattebo's workload looks to be a one-time arrangement as a result of his fumble issues in the prior five contests, and while Skattebo should take back an increased workload in Week 7, Tracy won't be phased out of the game plan entirely. Raanan speculates that the Giants will proceed with "close to a 50/50 split" between the two backs Sunday, with Devin Singletary picking up any of the remaining snaps out of the backfield.

Dowdle (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints in Paris, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.

After missing three straight games due to a dislocated toe, Dowdle made his return to action in last week's overtime win over the Buccaneers, finishing with 40 yards on seven carries and nine yards on three receptions. However, he seemingly emerged from that contest with a new knee issue, which limited his participation in Week 7 prep and resulted in him being listed as questionable heading into Sunday. The Steelers were apparently encouraged enough by how Dowdle looked in pregame warmups to clear him to play against the Saints, and the 28-year-old should be ready to work in his usual complementary role behind lead back Jaylen Warren.

Washington (foot/back) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Rams, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Washington managed just one limited session (Wednesday) during Week 7 prep due to foot and back injuries, but a listing of questionable has kept the door open for the rookie fourth-round pick to suit up Sunday. His status will be clarified about 90 minutes before a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but if Washington is inhibited or sidelined, Dylan Laube will be the primary backup to No. 1 RB Ashton Jeanty.

Hall (quadriceps) is unlikely to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Hall has missed the past three contests due to a quadriceps injury and seems poised to miss a fourth, but Rapoport reported that the running back may work out pregame to see if a return to action is possible. If Hall remains sidelined Sunday, Braelon Allen again will pace the Jets backfield, with Isaiah Davis on hand for RB reps that linger.

Skattebo is expected to resume his role as the Giants' lead running back in Sunday's game at Houston, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Skattebo ranked fourth in offensive snaps (six of 77) among Giants running backs behind Devin Singletary (31), Tyrone Tracy (29) and Najee Harris (11) last Sunday against the Saints, failing to log a touch in the process. The team has since released Harris, and Skattebo's brief benching appears to be over. It's unclear who among Skattebo, SIngletary and Tracy will get the start this Sunday, but the former did average 18.2 touches per game through the first five weeks of the campaign.

The Broncos placed Badie (thumb) on injured reserve Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette, Badie broke his thumb during the Broncos' 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks in Week 6. Badie is required to miss at least four games, and the earliest he can return is Week 12 against the Steelers on Friday, Nov. 27. Jonah Coleman (ankle) was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move, and if he's cleared to play Sunday, then he would slot in as the RB3 behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey.

The Broncos activated Coleman (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Coleman is still questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, but his activation off IR indicates that he is on track to appear in his first contest since Week 2 against the Jaguars. With Tyler Badie (thumb) on injured reserve, Coleman will slot into the RB3 spot behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, and Coleman should also be in the mix for return duties on kickoffs.

The Cardinals signed Hull from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Hull has been signed to continue to fulfill the No. 3 running back role opened by the absence of Jeremiyah Love (ankle). Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight should continue to see all of the offensive action in Week 7 against the Broncos, with Hull providing additional depth if needed.