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Ogbongbemiga (knee) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.

The Oklahoma State product has yet to play this season due to a knee injury, and he'll remain on the injured reserve list for another week. While Ogbongbemiga is sidelined in Week 9, expect Noah Sewell and D'Marco Jackson to operate as the Bears' top reserve linebackers.

The Bears elevated Brown to their active roster Saturday.

The UCLA product's elevation provides the Bears with much-needed depth at running back, as D'Andre Swift (groin) and Roschon Johnson (back) are both dealing with injuries. Expect Brown to play a depth role in Chicago's backfield while also contributing on special teams in the Week 9 matchup against the Bengals.

Lewis (groin) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

Lewis was originally listed as questionable after ending the Colts' week of practice with consecutive full sessions. The 30-year-old from Ohio State has appeared in seven games this season, recording seven total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defended. While he's sidelined in Week 9, expect JT Tuimoloau to operate as the Colts' top reserve edge rusher.

The Colts elevated Treadwell to their active roster Saturday.

The Ole Miss product is now in line to join the Colts' active roster for the second time in the last three weeks. In the Week 7 matchup against the Chargers, Treadwell played 12 special-teams snaps and didn't record an offensive stat. Now back with the active roster, he's likely to play a similar role in the Week 9 matchup against the Steelers.

The Colts signed Mitchell off their practice squad Saturday.

The Northwestern product has appeared in five games with the Browns and Colts this season, recording three total tackles over 103 total snaps (97 on defense, six on special teams). Now that Mitchell is back with Indianapolis' active roster, he's expected to play a depth role in the secondary in the Week 9 matchup against the Steelers.

Jones (hamstring) was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday and will play in Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

The Texas A&M product was a full practice participant throughout the week and now appears set to return Sunday after missing the Colts' last seven games due to a hamstring injury. With Jones back to full health, he's likely to operate as one of Indianapolis' top boundary corners in Week 9.

Harrison (knee) was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.

The Ohio State product missed the Steelers' last six games after sustaining a knee injury in the Week 1 win over the Jets. He was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Colts, but it now appears he's ready to return. With Cole Holcomb (illness) set to miss the Week 9 contest, Harrison is likely to play an expanded role in the Steelers' linebacker corps.

Clark (illness) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.

The veteran safety from Virginia Tech was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's contest after coming down with an illness. However, it now appears he won't be able to suit up in Week 9. While Clark misses his second game of the season Sunday, expect Kyle Dugger and Juan Thornhill to operate as the Steelers' top safeties.

Holcomb (illness) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.

The 29-year-old from North Carolina was unable to practice both Thursday and Friday due to an illness, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up Sunday. While Holcomb misses his first game of the season in Week 9, expect Malik Harrison to play an expanded role in Pittsburgh's inside linebacker corps.

Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Saturday that Knight will be the "first one out there" at running back against the Cowboys on Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Knight will get the first backfield touches for Monday's game, though Gannon relayed that the Cardinals will go whichever running back in Knight, Emari Demercado and Michael Carter is most effective. Knight was the Cardinals' lead back for the two games prior to the Week 8 bye and posted 25 carries for 91 yards (3.6 YPC) and a touchdown while adding four catches (on six targets) for 27 yards over that span. Week 9 might be Knight's last opportunity for an expanded role on offense if Trey Benson (knee) has recovered enough to be activated off injured reserve for Week 10.