NFL Player News

The Cowboys elevated Cook from the practice squad Saturday in advance of Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Cook saw his first action as a Cowboy last Sunday at San Francisco with Rico Dowdle sidelined due to an illness, ranking third in snaps (17 of 62) behind Ezekiel Elliott (28) and Hunter Luepke (25) out of the backfield. Cook's seven touches translated to only 22 yards from scrimmage, and with Dowdle back in action this weekend, it remains to be seen how the former may be involved in the offense.

Irving (toe) was present for practice Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Irving missed practice Thursday and Friday as he continues to manage a toe issue, but his presence for Saturday's session bodes well for his availability for Monday night's game against the Chiefs. The Buccaneers' upcoming practice report will relay whether or not the running back carries a Week 9 injury designation.

Robinson (toe) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.

Robinson has missed the entirety of the 2024 season to this point with a toe injury he suffered in training camp, but he did have his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday. The running back was a full participant at all three practice sessions this week, opening the door for him to be activated from injured reserve for the team's matchup with Philadelphia.

Ali (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos.

Ali will be forced to miss a third consecutive game after suffering an ankle injury in Week 6 versus the Commanders. The running back has logged only nine snaps on special teams this season, so his absence doesn't carry a major impact for Baltimore.

Vaki (knee) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Vaki appeared to have moved past his knee issue after recording a full practice session Thursday. However, he downgraded to a DNP on Friday and will likely miss the Lions' Week 9 divisional matchup. With Vaki expected to be sidelined Sunday, Detroit's running back room will likely consist of David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds.

Gibson (toe) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.

After being limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, Gibson worked fully Friday, paving the way for the running back to face Tennessee on Sunday. In the Patriots' win over the Jets in Week 8, Gibson was on the field for 13 snaps on offense, en route to rushing five times for seven yards in the contest. With Rhamondre Stevenson -- who finished with 20 carries versus New York -- working in the lead role, Gibson's fantasy value is limited in his complementary role.

Hunt (quadriceps) practiced fully Friday.

Hunt opened Week 9 prep with a limited session Thursday, but his ability to handle all on-field work one day later clears up his status ahead of Monday's contest against the Buccaneers. In four appearances working as the Chiefs' primary running back this season, he's averaged 22.5 touches for 87 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring four TDs on the ground.

Bigsby (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Both Bigsby and Travis Etienne (hamstring) logged three consecutive limited practices this week and are listed as questionable. Bigsby's in slightly better position to suit up considering Etienne has missed the previous two games, but if they both play, Bigsby likely would find himself in a timeshare after logging 44 carries for 196 yards and two touchdowns during Etienne's two-game absence. Sunday's game in Philadelphia has a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, further complicating matters for fantasy managers.

Etienne (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Etienne and Tank Bigsby (ankle) are both listed as questionable. Coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Etienne will likely be a game-time decision, per Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL Radio. If both running backs suit up, they likely would cut into each other's fantasy value while forming a timeshare, but this fluid situation will bear monitoring as inactives are announced approximately 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

Spears (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Patriots.

Spears followed up a limited practice Wednesday with no work Thursday and Friday, which was enough for the Titans to rule him out for a third straight contest. Meanwhile, starting RB Tony Pollard (foot) didn't log any activity this week but is listed as questionable for Sunday. If Pollard doesn't play, Julius Chestnut will be the favorite to lead Tennessee's backfield, with Joshua Kelley likely getting called up from the practice squad for a backup role.