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Williams is active for Monday's game against the Raiders.

Williams will make his debut with the Cowboys and is expected to be a "full go" during Monday night's contest, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. The Cowboys acquired Williams from the Jets in early November, and the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle will work alongside Kenny Clark, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Dante Fowler and others on the defensive line. Williams accumulated 32 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles in eight regular-season games as a member of the Jets.

Howard (knee/ankle) was estimated to be a limited practice participant Monday.

Howard missed the Texans' Week 10 win over the Jaguars with a concussion. He returned for Week 11 but he is now battling a pair of injuries ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Bills. It doesn't appear that he is in serious jeopardy of missing the contest, but his practice participation will be worth monitoring.

Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Zabel is considered "day-to-day" due to a knee injury he sustained during Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

"Really fortunate. [Zabel] avoided a significant injury, which is really positive," Macdonald added during Monday's press conference. Zabel suffered a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, and his practice participation over the coming days will shed light on his chances of playing against the Titans in Week 12. If Zabel is unable to play, then Christian Haynes will be the top candidate to start at left guard.

Harris (undisclosed) was placed on the Patriots' practice squad injured-reserve list Monday.

The Patriots made a series of moves to alter their practice squad Monday, and Harris will now be sidelined for at least the next four games. He has been active for three contests this season while participating exclusively on special teams.

Houston listed Anderson (ankle) as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated report.

Anderson played a key role during the Texans' 16-13 win over the Titans on Sunday, when he strip-sacked Cam Ward and recovered the fumble he caused early in the fourth quarter, leading to a 43-yard field goal from Matthew Wright four plays later. Anderson appears to have tweaked his ankle during Sunday's game, and his practice participation over the next two days will indicate his chances of suiting up against the Bills on Thursday.

Saunders signed with the Jets on Monday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.

Saunders spent the first half of the season with the Jaguars but was waived Thursday. He went unclaimed and then opted to join the Jets, who could use help along the defensive line after trading away Quinnen Williams.

The Texans listed Al-Shaair (knee/illness) as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Al-Shaair managed a knee issue during Week 11 prep and played every single snap during Sunday's 16-13 win over the Titans, when he logged six tackles (one solo). He also appears to be under the weather in addition to working through his knee injury, so his practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing against Buffalo on Thursday. Al-Shaair has accumulated 65 tackles (30 solo), six pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through 10 regular-season games.

The Texans listed Pitre (concussion) as a limited practice participant on Monday's estimated report.

Pitre has missed the Texans' last two games while in the league's concussion protocol. Even if he were to log a full practice over the next two days, he would have to pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist in order to be cleared to play against the Bills on Thursday. Myles Bryant will continue to operate in an expanded role in the Texans' secondary if Pitre is not cleared to play Week 12.

Bachman (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Bachman will be sidelined for the second time this season, though this time its as a healthy scratch rather than due to injury. He has mostly served on special teams, but his absence means the Raiders will go with four active wide receivers in Tre Tucker, Tyler Lockett, Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton. Bachman's next opportunity to play is Sunday against Cleveland.

White (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against Dallas.

White will be a healthy scratch for a fifth consecutive game as the Raiders roll with a three-man backfield of Ashton Jeanty, Raheem Mostert and Dylan Laube for Week 11. White's next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Browns, though he's unlikely to be active for that contest unless Jeanty, Mostert or Laube were to miss time.