NFL Player News

Redskins running back Roy Helu saw eight fewer carries and 54 fewer rushing yards than did starter Alfred Morris in the Week 7 home win over Chicago. But while Morris did not score in the game, Helu crossed the goal line a career-high three times. 

Helu scored on a 14-yard run in the second quarter to make it 10-10 at the time. He scored on a 3-yard run in the third quarter and won the game with the go-ahead 3-yard TD run in the fourth with less than a minute to play. 

In the end, Helu rushed 11 times for 41 yards and the three scores. He also caught a pass for 5 yards and saw two targets. He has four rushing touchdowns on the year and all four have come in the last three games. The Redskins play at Denver Week 8.

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin took a hard hit to the shoulder trying to haul in a pass near the goal line early in the third quarter and had to leave the game. He was taken to the locker room moments later and is questionable to return. Mike James took his place in the backfield.

Martin had 11 carries for 47 yards and one catch for 7 yards before leaving.

The 49ers have listed the following players inactive for Week 7 against the Titans: quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, wide receiver Quinton Patton, wide receiver Marlon Moore, running back LaMichael James, defensive back Nnamdi Asomugha, linebacker Jermaine Cunningham, guard Joe Looney.

Despite being listed as questionable Friday with a knee injury that limited his practice time Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Patriots running back Brandon Bolden is active for Week 7 at the Jets. He's expected to split time with Stevan Ridley and LeGarrette Blount in the backfield.

The Rams inactives list for Week 7 against the Panthers was unveiled prior to kickoff, and it is not heavy on injured players. Among those listed on Friday's injury report, only running back Benny Cunningham (ankle) and defensive back Cortland Finnegan (thigh) were unable to take the field.

They are joined by defensive linemen Gerald Rivers and Matt Conrath, and offensive linemen Mike Person, Barrett Jones and Brandon Washington.  

The Dolphins unveiled their inactives list for Week 7 against the Bills prior to Sunday's kickoff, and it does not feature many surprises. Among the team's injured players, Dannell Ellerbe (shoulder) is the only player who was unable to take the field.

The remainder of the list includes: quarterback Pat Devlin; running back Mike Gillislee; defensive back Will Davis; linebacker Josh Kaddu; and offensive linemen Danny Watkins and Dallas Thomas. 

Panthers running back Kenjon Barner (foot) is active for Week 7 against the Rams, after sitting out last week's game due to the injury. 

The Eagles have signed running back Matthew Tucker from the practice squad and released cornerback Jordan Poyer on Saturday, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The moves came after the team downgraded RB Chris Polk to out for the Week 7 game against Dallas. 

The Patriots lengthy injury report for Week 7 against the Jets features a number of offensive role players who might have to sit out Sunday's game. Running back Brandon Bolden (knee), tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (knee), and wide receiver Matthew Slater (wrist) are among those listed as questionable after being limited throughout the week in practice.  

The Browns placed rookie defensive back Josh Aubrey on injured reserve Friday, after he sustained knee and ankle injuries during Thursday's practice.

The team also waived running back Bobby Rainey, and used the two open roster spots to promote wide receiver Tori Gurley and defensive back Julian Posey from the practice squad.