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Badie reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Badie played just three offensive snaps during Sunday's 13-6 loss versus the Steelers, but he managed to take his only carry for 16 yards. However, as long as Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin remain healthy, all other Broncos running backs will probably be on the outside looking in for significant playing time.

Pacheco is slated to undergo surgery on his fractured right fibula in the middle of this week, which will require at least six weeks to recover from, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Pacheco's right leg was caught under a defender on the Chiefs' final possession during Sunday's win against the Bengals. He was seen in a walking boot afterward, and testing eventually revealed the diagnosis of a fracture and a prognosis of 6-to-8 weeks, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. In Pacheco's absence, the duo of Carson Steele and Samaje Perine likely will get the first chance to man Kansas City's field. As for other RB options, Clyde Edwards-Helaire must remain on the reserve/non-football illness list until at least Week 5, Keaontay Ingram and Emani Bailey reside on the practice squad, and Kareem Hunt is expected to visit the team.

Holani reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Holani saw the field for six snaps on special teams in Sunday's win over the Patriots. He was elevated to the active roster for running back depth due to Kenneth Walker (oblique) being sidelined. Walker's status could determine whether or not Holani gets promoted again in Week 3.

Brown rushed four times for 31 yards while also returning a kick for 28 yards in Sunday's 26-25 loss to Kansas City.

Brown was limited to just four touches while playing 13 of the team's 64 offensive snaps, most notably scampering for a 12-yard rush in the fourth quarter. The running back is firmly behind Zack Moss as Cincinnati's No. 2 option in the backfield in the early going as Moss played 51 snaps with the offense. Through two games, Brown has turned seven carries into 42 yards while securing all three of his targets for 12 yards. His 6.0 yards per carry is promising compared to Moss's 3.7, and Brown will likely see his workload increase as the season goes on. After a pair of tough matchups to open the season, Brown will look to get loose against the Commanders defense that has allowed 241 rushing yards through two games.

Kelly reverted to Baltimore's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Kelly played five snaps during Sunday's 26-23 loss versus the Raiders, all on special teams. The Ravens will be able to elevate him from the practice squad just once more this season before he'd have to be added to the 53-man roster in order to suit up.

McClellan (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's matchup with the Eagles, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

The 2024 sixth-round pick out of Alabama was limited throughout the Falcons' week of practice due to a knee issue, but it now appears he's a healthy scratch for the second consecutive week. McClellan's next opportunity to make his NFL debut will come in Week 3, when Atlanta takes on Kansas City.

Wilson had five carries for nine yards in Sunday's 16-10 victory over the Colts.

The Packers ran the ball a whopping 53 times Week 2, with starting running back Josh Jacobs tallying 32 of those totes. Wilson took a handful himself, but he received one fewer carry than fellow reserve MarShawn Lloyd and was the third Green Bay running back into the game. Lloyd injured his ankle Week 2 and is uncertain moving forward, but the rookie seemingly will operate as the No. 2 running back when healthy, which would leave Wilson third in line for carries.

Johnson carried five times for 26 yards during Sunday's 18-13 loss to the Browns.

The 28-year-old didn't play a snap during the season opener, but he operated as Jacksonville's No. 2 tailback during Sunday's contest. Tank Bigsby filled that role Week 1 but suffered a shoulder injury against Cleveland, though he was able to return to the contest. Johnson was the only Jacksonville tailback besides starter Travis Etienne to play any offensive snaps, and it's unclear how much of a role Bigsby's injury played in the backfield hierarchy. Johnson's playing time and production against the Browns should be the expectation if he retains the No. 2 job, so there's limited fantasy appeal while Etienne remains healthy.

Irving rushed seven times for 22 yards and wasn't targeted during the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Irving saw just over half (17) of backfield mate Rachaad White's (groin) 33 snaps from scrimmage, but the latter missed a handful of plays in the first half due to his injury. Irving already seems to be locked into a reliable complementary role at minimum, and there's certainly a possibility his participation expands during a Week 3 home matchup against the Broncos if White is limited in any way.

Bigsby (shoulder) returned to Sunday's loss against Cleveland but didn't play any offensive snaps.

Bigsby suffered a shoulder injury during the second quarter on a kickoff return, and he was able to return to the contest during the second half. The 2023 third-round pick didn't play any offensive snaps in the game, as D'Ernest Johnson carried five times for 26 yards behind starting running back Travis Etienne. Bigsby had a promising season opener with 12 carries for 73 yards, but his involvement Week 2 left a lot to be desired. Even though he returned to the field, the shoulder injury may have affected Bigsby's role versus the Browns, so he still should be considered Jacksonville's No. 2 running back for now.