NFL Player News

Singletary (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Singletary will return from a two-game absence but makes for a risky fantasy play after coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Tyrone Tracy has earned a larger role going forward. Daboll also said he wants to keep an eye on Singletary this Sunday, and the veteran RB never quite progressed to full practice participation, instead logging limited sessions Wednesday through Friday, per Leonard.

Achane said Friday he's fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is in line to suit up for Sunday's road matchup against the Colts, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Achane has been a full participant in practice coming off a Week 6 bye, and he's now on track to play Week 7 after having gained clearance from an independent neurologist. Including a Week 5 performance in which he handled just three carries before being forced off the field versus New England, the second-year pro has amassed just 63 rushing yards while averaging 2.3 YPC in his last three appearances. Now having shed his injury designation, Achane will have a chance to bounce back as the leader of Miami's backfield versus Indianapolis. While Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright represent threats to Achane's overall workload, Achane remains the No. 1 option in the Dolphins' talented running back room, a group that could see substantial work with Tyler Huntley still under center in place of Tua Tagovailoa (concussion).

Though listed as questionable by the Browns, Chubb (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Chubb is currently on the reserve/PUP list, but look for him to be activated Saturday, and while he'll head into the weekend with a questionable designation, he's expected to rejoin the Browns backfield Sunday. His looming return arrives at an opportune time for the team, with fellow RB Jerome Ford (hamstring) having been ruled out. It remains to be seen how much work Chubb -- who has been practicing fully -- will see in his first game action since Week 2 of the 2023 season, but he's in a position to claim a portion of Cleveland's Week 7 carries in an RB room that also includes D'Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong.

Ford (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ford, who didn't practice this week, will thus target a potential return to action in Week 8 against the Ravens. In his absence Sunday, some combo Nick Chubb (knee, questionable) -- who's expected to be activated from the PUP list this weekend -- D'Onta Foreman, and Pierre Strong are in line to handle Cleveland's backfield duties versus Cincinnati.

Spears (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Spears will thus target a potential return to action Oct. 27 against the Lions. In his absence Sunday, Tony Pollard is in line to log the bulk of the Titans' Week 7 work at running back, with Julius Chestnut and potentially practice squad member Joshua Kelley also mixing in.

Estime rushed five times for 29 yards and lost a fumble in Thursday's 33-10 win over the Saints.

In just his second game back from injured reserve due to the ankle injury suffered in Week 1, Estime recorded season highs in rushing attempts and yards, while also playing a season-high six offensive snaps in the contest. With that said, these modest totals should keep the rookie off the fantasy radar for the time being as the No. 3 option behind starter Javonte Williams and second-year running back Jaleel McLaughlin, and the lost fumble in limited playing time may not help his cause in the short term, either. It's possible, however, that Estime could see his role grow over the course of the season, as he handled one more carry than McLaughlin despite playing eight less snaps Thursday. The 21-year-old Notre Dame product will have his next opportunity to get more involved in the offense when the Broncos host the Panthers in Week 8.

Jones (hamstring) is participating in Friday's practice, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Jones also took part in an unofficial session Monday and officially was listed as limited Thursday, meaning his only absence of the week came Wednesday. The starting running back is doing all he can to be available for Sunday's matchup against the Lions, but Friday's official practice report likely will tag him with designation ahead of Week 7 action. If Jones is unable to play, Ty Chandler will step into the lead backfield role for Minnesota, while Myles Gaskin and Cam Akers will be available to contribute behind him.

Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Taylor thus is slated to miss his third straight game and will target a potential return to action Sunday, Oct. 27 against the Texans. In Taylor's continued absence, Trey Sermon (knee), provided he's active, and Tyler Goodson are in line to lead the Colts' Week 7 backfield, with Evan Hull on hand. Meanwhile, Salvon Ahmed and Trent Pennix currently are on the team's practice squad.

McLaughlin rushed four times for 35 yards in Thursday's 33-10 win over the Saints.

McLaughlin played just 22 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps Thursday, a season low for the second-year running back. Meanwhile, starter Javonte Williams played 63 percent of snaps and handled 14 carries in the contest on his way to 88 yards and two touchdowns for his best fantasy performance of the season. Though McLaughlin was the clear No. 2 option out of the backfield, his usage left much to be desired. The 24-year-old failed to see a single target in the contest for just the second time this season. Additionally, McLaughlin was not used in scoring position, as he didn't handle any rushing attempts in the red zone. Through seven weeks, he's recorded at least one red-zone rushing attempt in just three games. With Williams gaining some steam and rookie Audric Estime making his return to lineup, McLaughlin should be viewed as nothing more than an insurance policy and change-of-pace back in Denver's inconsistent offense. The Broncos host the Panthers in Week 8.

Brooks (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Washington, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Brooks was never likely to play this week, having just returned to practice Wednesday after rehabbing from the ACL tear he suffered last November at Texas. He was a limited participant Wednesday and Friday, sandwiched around a rest day Thursday. The next chance to play will be Week 8 in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 27.