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Johnson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Johnson joined the Patriots' practice squad Wednesday and was elevated for Week 9 against the Falcons to provide backfield depth in the absence of Rhamondre Stevenson (toe). However, Johnson saw the field for only five snaps on special teams as TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings served as the clear one-two punch out of the Patriots' backfield. Johnson could be elevated for the Patriots' Week 10 clash against the Buccaneers this Sunday if Stevenson is not cleared to play.

Brooks had a carry for one yard in Sunday's loss to the Bears, which marked his first rush and even his first offensive snap since Week 3's blowout loss to the Vikings.

This only happened due to Samaje Perine's high-ankle sprain early in the loss to the Bears. Brooks has mostly been an afterthought in his rookie season, but Perine is week-to-week, so Brooks might factor in against Pittsburgh in Week 11.

Wilson (ribs) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Wilson appeared to sustain the injury early in the fourth quarter, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Monday's game. Cody Simon should see additional work at linebacker for as long as Wilson is out of the game.

Rivers reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Rivers was elevated to the Rams' active roster for the second time this season and suited up after Jarquez Hunter (coach's decision) was made inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints. Rivers played just five snaps on special teams without showing up on the box score otherwise while the Rams stuck with their two-man backfield of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. Rivers is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad one more time by the Rams this season.

Bell is questionable to return on Monday's Week 9 matchup against the Cardinals due to cramps.

Bell left the field early in the fourth quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. If he's unable to get back to action, C.J. Goodwin, Caelen Carson or Zion Childress could see some snaps on defense.

Patterson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Patterson was elevated for Sunday's Week 9 win over Tennessee and worked as Los Angeles' No. 2 running back (behind Kimani Vidal), logging 18 of 65 offensive snaps. Patterson ended up out-producing Vidal despite the relatively small snap share, tallying 44 yards on nine carries (to Vidal's 30 yards on 12 rushes). Patterson's presence became a necessity with all of Omarion Hampton (ankle), Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and Najee Harris (Achilles) on IR. Vidal currently is the only healthy running back on the Chargers' 53-man roster, so it would be surprising if Patterson isn't elevated again (or signed to the active roster) ahead of Sunday's Week 10 matchup against Pittsburgh.

Johnson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

With Hassan Haskins (hamstring) placed on injured reserve Saturday, Johnson and fellow practice squad running back Jaret Patterson were both elevated to the active roster for the Chargers' Week 9 win over the Titans to provide backfield depth behind Kimani Vidal. It was Patterson (nine carries for 44 yards) who ended up serving in a complementary role to Vidal (12 carries for 30 yards), while Johnson saw the field for just three snaps on special teams without showing up on the box score otherwise. With Haskins, Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles) all on injured reserve, Johnson and Patterson could both be called up from the practice squad and suit up for the Chargers' Week 10 clash against Steelers this Sunday.

Melton (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's matchup against Dallas.

Melton was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter and was officially ruled out late in the third period. During his time in the game, he logged four tackles (three solo). Melton will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up in Sunday's Week 10 battle against Seattle.

The Chiefs reverted Edwards-Helaire to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Edwards-Helaire saw his first action of the season Sunday against Buffalo and logged two offensive snaps, carrying twice for five yards in the second quarter. That made him a distant third in Kansas City's running back pecking order behind Kareem Hunt (47 offensive snaps) and Brashard Smith (12). The team's No. 1 tailback, Isiah Pacheco (knee), was unable to suit up Sunday, and with Pacheco expected to return in Week 11 following the team's Week 10 bye, Edwards-Helaire may have to wait a while before being elevated again.

Jones reverted to the Jaguars' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Jones joined the Jaguars' practice squad in early October after being let go by the Vikings in late September. He made his debut for Jacksonville during Sunday's 30-29 win over Las Vegas, when he played 30 snaps (15 each on offense and special teams) and caught his lone target for 15 yards late in the fourth quarter. The Jaguars are dealing with multiple injuries to their wide-receiver corps, including Brian Thomas (ankle), Dyami Brown (concussion), Tim Patrick (groin) and Travis Hunter (IR, knee). As such, Jones could be elevated for the Jaguars' Week 10 AFC South tilt against the Texans.