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Drummond was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Drummond has once again been elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Patriots. Drummond played six offensive snaps during the Week 8 loss to the Dolphins. The elevation provides additional receiving depth to a corps that has been banged up. Both Drake London and Darnell Mooney are clear of injury designation following Friday's practice, but Drummond's presence will still provide additional safety at the wide receiver position.

Thomas (forearm) was not activated from injured reserve and has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

With Thomas' 21-day practice window opened earlier this week, his status for Sunday's game was in question. The team reported on X that he will not play this week and will remain on injured reserve. The 2020 fifth-rounder is in the final stages of his recovery from a broken forearm sustained in late September, and he will now look to return to the active roster for Week 10.

Carter is an option to be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game at Dallas, but coach Jonathan Gannon announced Saturday that Bam Knight will be the starting running back, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

The Cardinals have had a revolving door in the backfield this season due to a series of injuries, namely to James Conner (foot, out for the season) and Trey Benson (knee, currently on IR). Emari Demercado (ankle) is set to play for the first time since Week 6, but he's the only other RB on the active roster ahead of Week 9 action. Carter is the obvious name to be elevated Monday afternoon, but even if he suits up and mixes in with Knight and Demercado, his returns (2.8 yards per carry) this season have left much to be desired.

Jones (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Jones has been working through a lingering knee issue since early October. His practice reps were limited Thursday and Friday, but he's avoided an injury tag for Week 9 after practicing without restrictions Saturday. Jones recorded seven catches (on 10 targets) for 146 yards over the two games prior to the Cardinals' Week 8 bye. Jacoby Brissett was the starter in those two games, and the veteran quarterback will draw the start against Dallas while Kyler Murray -- who is listed as questionable for Week 9 due to a foot sprain -- will serve as the backup if active.

Demercado (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Demercado was limited by an ankle issue in the first two practices of the week but he will avoid an injury tag for Week 9 after logging a full practice Saturday. Per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site on Saturday, head coach Jonathan Gannon said that Bam Knight will be the first running back to handle carries Monday but reiterated that he'll lean more heavily on whoever out of Knight, Demercado or Michael Carter is most effective as the game progresses.

Murray (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Murray was limited in practice all week while recovering from a foot sprain. That led to head coach Jonathan Gannon announcing Jacoby Brissett as the starter for Monday night's game, though Murray could have a role as the backup if he's cleared to play. If Murray is inactive for Week 9, Kedon Slovis would be in line to serve as Brissett's backup for a third consecutive game.

The Chargers placed Haskins (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

Haskins was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans due to a hamstring injury that he sustained during the Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Colts. The injury is severe enough for the fourth-year pro to warrant a stint on injured reserve, which will force him to miss at least the next four games, making Week 14 against the Eagles on Monday, Dec. 8 the earliest he can be activated from IR. Kimani Vidal will be the Chargers' clear RB1 moving forward, with Haskins joining fellow running backs Omarion Hampton (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles) on injured reserve. The Chargers elevated Jaret Patterson and Amar Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster to provide backfield depth behind Vidal for Week 9.

The Rams elevated Rivers to their active roster Saturday.

The Fresno State product was also elevated for the Rams' Week 7 win over the Jaguars, failing to record an offensive stat across 10 total snaps (nine on special teams, one on offense). Now back with the active roster, he's likely to contribute on special teams in Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

The Titans elevated Proche to their active roster Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site report.

Proche's elevation provides Tennessee with much-needed depth at wide receiver, as Calvin Ridley (hamstring) and Bryce Oliver (knee) are both dealing with injuries ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Chargers. Proche, an SMU product, is likely to contribute both offensively and on special teams Sunday.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters Saturday that Beebe (ankle) is on track to return for Monday night's matchup against the Cardinals, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

The Kansas State product appears set to return in Week 9 after missing the Cowboys' last six games due to an ankle injury. However, he must still be activated to Dallas' active roster in order to suit up Monday night. If active as expected, Beebe will likely operate as the Cowboys' top center.