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Nichols was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Nichols has been on the Steelers' practice squad all season. If he is active for game day and enters Sunday's game against the Colts, it will mark his first regular-season snaps as a pro. Per Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nichols will line up for a special teams role, if active.

Sermon was elevated from the Steelers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Sermon will be on the active roster for the third time this season and for the first time since Week 4. Both Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell are healthy, meaning Sermon will serve in a special teams role, per Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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

A setback with Love's lingering hamstring injury has landed him a stint on the injured reserve. According to Boyle, Love was placed on injured reserve to make room on the roster for safety elevation Jerrick Reed II. With Love missing an extended period, Ty Okada will need to continue to play a key role in the Seahawks' secondary for the foreseeable future.

Ouzts was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The rookie fifth-round fullback was a full participant in practice all week and is set to make his return for the Week 9 Sunday night matchup against the Commanders. Ouzts played 60 offensive snaps through the first three weeks of the season before succumbing to an ankle injury that landed him a spot on injured reserve. His return to the lineup makes for a positive addition to the Seahawks' run game.

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.