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Newton (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Newton was a limited practice participant in all three Week 8 sessions, but he's not quite ready to be activated from injured reserve. He opened the regular season on the Commanders' IR after undergoing surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle in August, and his next chance to play is Week 9 against the Rams on Sunday, Nov. 8.

The Cardinals elevated Yeboah from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Yeboah joined the Cardinals' practice squad Oct. 6, and he'll be available to make his 2026 regular-season debut against the Cowboys on Sunday. The Ole Miss product last saw regular-season action in 2024 with the Jets, when he logged five catches (on eight targets) for 47 yards and a touchdown across nine games.

The Eagles elevated Mitchell from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

It's the second consecutive week in which Mitchell has been elevated to the Eagles' 53-man roster. He was the RB3 against the Cowboys in Week 7, and he'll reprise that depth role behind Saquon Barkley and Dameon Pierce for Sunday's game against the Commanders. Mitchell turned three carries into 11 yards and added three catches on four targets for 23 yards during Philadelphia's 38-21 loss to Dallas.

Bowman (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Bowman was initially tagged as questionable after stringing together consecutive limited practices Thursday and Friday. However, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery from a hamstring injury to play Sunday, so he'll end up being sidelined for a second consecutive game. Sydney Brown figures to see an uptick in defensive snaps in the absence of Bowman, whose next chance to play is Week 9 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Deablo (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Deablo was initially tagged as questionable after ending Week 8 prep with consecutive limited practices. He'll end up missing a second straight game due to a forearm injury, and his next chance to suit up is Week 9 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 8. Harold Perkins is the top candidate to start alongside Kendal Daniels at inside linebacker in Deablo's absence.

Collins (hip) has been ruled out for Sundays' game against the Buccaneers and will remain on injured reserve, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Collins isn't quite ready to make his 2026 regular-season debut despite logging a trio of full practices during Week 8 prep. He's been working through a hip injury since training camp, but his ability to practice without restrictions indicates that he's close to being cleared to play. Collins' next chance to play is Week 9 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 8.

The Falcons elevated Herbert from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Herbert will serve as the Falcons' RB2 behind Bijan Robinson for a second consecutive week due to the absence of Brian Robinson (illness). Herbert turned three touches into 28 yards against the 49ers in Week 7 and figures to see a similar workload Sunday against the Buccaneers, whose defense is second-best in the NFL in fantasy points allowed per game to opposing running backs.

The Patriots signed Larison off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

The addition of Larison to the 53-man roster gives the Patriots more depth in the backfield, and he could see some offensive snaps against the Dolphins on Sunday due to the absence of TreVeyon Henderson (illness). Larison figures to operate as the RB3 behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner.

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

James missed the Chargers' three games prior to the Week 7 bye due to a hamstring injury. He suffered a setback in his recovery during Week 8 prep, which will require a stint on IR for the veteran safety. James is required to be sidelined for at least four games, so the earliest he can return is Week 12 against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 29. Tony Jefferson will continue to operate in an elevated role in the secondary in James' absence.

The Dolphins elevated Gonzalez from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Gonzalez has been promoted to the 53-man roster for a second consecutive week and will once again serve as the Dolphins' kicker. He made all four of his extra-point tries in Week 7 against the Jets but did not attempt a field goal in that context.