NFL Player News
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Kenny McIntosh RB | SEA
Seahawks' Kenny McIntosh: Not involved on offense in Week 4
McIntosh failed to record a single offensive snap in Monday's 42-29 loss to the Lions.
With fellow running back Kenneth Walker back in the lineup after missing two weeks with an oblique injury, McIntosh's minimal role on offense dried up Monday. The 24-year-old running back, instead, played exclusively on special teams, logging 16 snaps in the contest. As Seattle's No. 3 back, McIntosh holds little to no fantasy value going forward. The Seahawks will host the Giants in Week 5.
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Ty Chandler RB | NO
Vikings' Ty Chandler: Small workload in win
Chandler had three carries for five yards and one reception for eight yards in Sunday's win at Green Bay.
Aaron Jones was on a roll early in the game and finished with 22 carries for 93 yards rushing along with four receptions for 46 yards. Chandler played just eight snaps on offense compared to 56 for Jones. The Vikings likely stuck with Jones while he was hot, and his return to Green Bay may have been a factor as well. Either way, Chandler will likely get a larger share of the workload in most games, but is a clear second option behind Jones.
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D'Ernest Johnson RB | NE
Jaguars' D'Ernest Johnson: Non-factor in loss
Johnson rushed two times for zero yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans.
Johnson played 12 of the Jaguars 58 offensive snaps in the contest, behind both Travis Etienne (30) and Tank Bigsby (17). With such limited playing time and touches, the 28-year-old does not hold much fantasy value as the Jaguars third-string running back. Johnson and the Jaguars will square off against the Colts in Week 5.
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Kenneth Gainwell RB | TB
Eagles' Kenneth Gainwell: Season-high nine yards
Gainwell rushed twice for a season-high nine yards in Sunday's loss to the Bucs.
Gainwell's 24 offensive snaps easily outpaced his previous season high of 14, but he remains a very minor part of the team's gameplan. Gainwell has received exactly two touches in all four games so far, and it would seemingly take an injury to Saquon Barkley for that to change.
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Salvon Ahmed RB | IND
Salvon Ahmed: Joins Denver's practice squad
Ahmed was signed to the Broncos' practice squad Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Ahmed was released by the Dolphins with an injury waiver in late August, but he appears to have recovered from the undisclosed injury. With Tyler Badie (back) sidelined for at least the near future, it's possible that Ahmed could earn an elevation to the active roster in the coming weeks.
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Austin Ekeler RB | WAS
Commanders' Austin Ekeler: Tracking toward playing
Ekeler (concussion) expects to play Week 5 versus the Browns, Grant Paulsen of The Athletic reports.
Ekeler was unavailable for the team's Week 4 win over the Cardinals due to a concussion, and the running back is still working his way through league protocols. Ekeler said Tuesday that he is "feeling more like himself," and his status on the team's injury report throughout the week will be worth monitoring.
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La'Mical Perine RB | PIT
La'Mical Perine: Headed to Pittsburgh
The Steelers signed Perine to the practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Perine inked a one-year deal with the Steelers in May, but he was unable to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He opted to sign with the Packers' practice squad but was let go by Green Bay on Sept. 10. Now in Pittsburgh, Perine adds depth to the Steelers' backfield, and he could be called up for Week 5 against the Cowboys if one or both of Jaylen Warren (knee) or Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) cannot play.
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Jacob Kibodi RB | CLE
Jacob Kibodi: Let go by New Orleans
The Saints waived Kibodi off the practice squad Tuesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
The undrafted free agent out of Louisiana signed with the Saints in April. Kibodi wasn't able to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. Assuming he clears waivers, Kibodi will look to catch on with another team in need of backfield depth.
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Bijan Robinson RB | ATL
Falcons' Bijan Robinson: Limited in practice again
Robinson (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Tuesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Robinson has now logged back-to-back limited practice sessions due to a hamstring issue. As he's facing a short week of rest prior to Thursday's key divisional matchup against the Buccaneers, the extent of Robinson's participation in Wednesday's practice will be telling. If he enters Thursday's matchup at anything less than 100 percent, Atlanta could opt to lean on Tyler Allgeier more heavily than usual in the running game.
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John Kelly RB | CLE
John Kelly: Let go from team
Kelly was cut from the Ravens' practice squad Tuesday.
Kelly was elevated from Baltimore's practice squad to their active roster twice this season, handling kick return duties for the team. However, Deonte Harty has taken over that role since, leaving Kelly without much of a role. The Tennessee product will now have to search out a new opportunity.