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Boone (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

The Panthers signed Boone off the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday after he played 24 snaps (five on offense, 19 on special teams) and turned four carries into seven yards in Week 1 against the Saints. The 29-year-old will not suit up against the Chargers, however, and the Panthers will go with Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders and Raheem Blackshear as the three active running backs for Sunday's contest. Boone's next chance at playing will be Week 3 against the Raiders on Sept. 22.

Laube (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens.

Laube will be a healthy scratch for the second week in a row to kick off the 2024 campaign. The rookie sixth-round selection remains behind Zamir White, Alexander Mattison and Ameer Abdullah on the team's positional depth chart and may need any injury to occur to make his NFL debut.

Vidal (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Vidal -- who was also inactive last week -- could find himself in the Chargers' backfield mix in time, but for now the 2024 sixth-rounder is off the weekly lineup radar. Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins and Hassan Haskins are slated to handle the Chargers' RB duties in Week 2.

Hasty (knee) is active for Sunday's contest versus Seattle.

Hasty was questionable heading into the weekend after being limited in practice both Thursday and Friday due to a knee issue. However, he's been cleared to play Sunday against the Seahawks. Hasty worked exclusively on special teams Week 1 against Cincinnati and may be relegated to the same role Week 2.

Charbonnet is expected to serve as the Seahawks' lead back for Sunday's game against the Patriots with Kenneth Walker (oblique) inactive for the contest, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

The Seahawks also have Kenny McIntosh and practice-squad call-up George Holani on hand as backfield depth, but those two players have combined for 17 career NFL snaps (all on special teams). With that in mind, Charbonnet could be primed to take on a true three-down role, after playing just one-third of the offensive snaps behind Walker while finishing with 10 touches (eight carries, two receptions) for 41 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in this past Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos. Charbonnet may struggle to match Walker from an efficiency standpoint, but a clear path to 15-plus touches makes the former a viable lineup option in just about any fantasy format this week.

Haskins (toe) is active Sunday against the Panthers.

Haskins picked up a toe injury at some point in the last week but is now well enough to take the field in Week 2. The Michigan product played no role in the Chargers offense last Sunday, playing just 19 snaps on special teams. He'll likely be in a similar role this Sunday, barring any injuries.

Blackshear (personal) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Blackshear missed practice Thursday and Friday due to a personal matter but will suit up Sunday. He operated exclusively on special teams in Week 1, posting 204 kick-return yards on eight tries.

Walker (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Walker was unable to practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday due to the oblique injury, which prompted the Seahawks to list him as doubtful heading into game day. With Walker now officially ruled out, Zach Charbonnet is expected to move into a leading role out of the backfield, leaving Kenny McIntosh and practice-squad call-up George Holani to fill depth roles behind him. Walker will turn his focus to shaking off the oblique injury with the hope of returning to action next Sunday versus Miami.

Lloyd (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday versus the Colts, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Lloyd's pro debut was delayed due to the hamstring injury that he suffered in the Packers' preseason opener back on Aug. 10. However, after being listed as limited on four straight practice reports dating back to Week 1 prep, the rookie third-rounder has been cleared for the first game action of his career. Green Bay's backfield is powered by offseason signing Josh Jacobs, but Lloyd and Emanuel Wilson are on hand for any reps that don't go to the sixth-year pro, which may be at least a handful for both if the offense is more ground-based with Malik Willis and not Jordan Love (knee) under center.

Badie was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Badie may get a chance to suit up Sunday against the Steelers, although his elevation does not guarantee it. Last Sunday against the Seahawks, Denver dressed three running backs with Blake Watson being a healthy scratch. However, due to Audric Estime (ankle) landing on injured reserve, it was expected Watson would make his NFL debut in Week 2. It's not clear yet if Badie's elevation is a sign of a change in plans or if the Broncos will roll with four active players in the backfield.