NFL Player News

Niemann (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Niemann has been exclusively a special-teams contributor this season, logging 115 snaps for the Packers unit before suffering a pectoral injury in last Sunday's win over the Steelers. Niemann's move to the injured reserve makes room for linebacker Kristian Welch to be signed to the active roster. Welch will likely take over Niemann's special-teams snaps for the foreseeable future.

Patterson was elevated from the Chargers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Patterson will be elevated to the active roster for the second straight week as the Chargers have an injury-riddled running back room. He had 11 rushing attempts in a blowout win over the Vikings in Week 8 and could be the primary change-of-pace back to Kimani Vidal in Week 9.

Johnson was elevated from the Chargers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Johnson has spent the entire regular season with the Chargers' practice squad, and Sunday will mark his first chance to be active on game day. He could have a small offensive role, as Kimani Vidal will be the only healthy running back that is currently signed to the active roster for a Week 9 matchup against the Titans.

Combs was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Combs, a rookie undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest, earned his first NFL opportunity in Week 7 against the Rams. He played 17 special teams snaps for the Jaguars and looks to have been elevated for similar usage in Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Johnson was elevated from the Patriots' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) ruled out for Sunday's contest with the Falcons, Johnson gets the elevation. He will likely share backup work with Terrell Jennings behind TreVeyon Henderson, who is slated to be the Patriots' lead back.

White was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The undrafted free agent out of UNLV could see his first NFL opportunity Sunday night, replacing the injured Dareke Young and Jake Bobo in a substantial special teams capacity, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

White was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

White has played five offensive snaps and six special teams snaps to this point in 2025, and he will look to continue to accumulate playing time during the Seahawks' Week 9 matchup with the Commanders. The 26-year-old wide receiver was elevated to fill in on special teams for the injured Dareke Young and Jake Bobo, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Burks was elevated from the Commanders' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Burks joined the Commanders' practice squad in mid-October after a lengthy recovery from a collarbone injury. With Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) ruled out, Burks has the chance to be active for the first time since Week 6 of the 2024 campaign.

Saubert (calf) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Saubert was unable to practice all week due to his calf injury, and his movement to injured reserve gives Nick Kallerup at least four weeks of opportunity for more offensive snaps at tight end behind AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo. According to Boyle, a main reason for the move to injured reserve is making space on the active roster for additions such as safety Jerrick Reed II.

Vannett was elevated from the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Vannett has bounced on and off the Vikings' active roster but has spent the last few weeks on their practice squad. With Josh Oliver (foot) out, Vannett will serve as depth among the tight end corps.