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The Steelers elevated Nichols from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Nichols has played in one NFL regular-season game, logging six special-teams snaps in the Steelers' Week 9 game against the Colts in 2025. The running back has been elevated to provide additional depth as Jaylen Warren (shoulder) is questionable to suit up and Rico Dowdle (toe) is already ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest with the Bengals.

The Steelers signed Homer from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Homer was elevated for the Steelers' Week 2 loss to the Patriots, playing two offensive snaps and 10 special teams snaps in the game while logging two rushes for 16 yards. The running back could be the primary option for the Steelers in the Week 3 contest against the Bengals. Jaylen Warren (shoulder) is listed as questionable and Rico Dowdle (toe) has been ruled out, meaning at worst Homer will be the No. 2 option.

The Chargers elevated Herbert from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills.

Herbert is set to be the No. 3 tight end behind Oronde Gadsden and Hayden Rucci in Sunday's contest due to the absence of Charlie Kolar (forearm) and David Njoku (lower leg). The tight end is set to suit up alongside his brother and quarterback Justin Herbert. The duo could combine for the first brother-to-brother completion in NFL regular-season history while quarterback legend Tom Brady is on the call.

The Chargers signed Uiagalelei from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

With backup quarterback Trey Lance (groin) still nursing a lingering injury, Uiagalelei is set to be the backup quarterback to Justin Herbert for Sunday's game against the Bills. The quarterback is set to suit up for his first game of the 2026 regular season, though he will likely not see any snaps unless Herbert is forced to exit the contest due to injury.

The Raiders elevated White from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

The Raiders have elected to utilize White's last practice squad elevation, allowing the team to carry the wide receiver into game day for each of the first three weeks of the regular season. White caught two touchdowns on two targets for a total of 24 yards in the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Chargers, leaving a strong impression in his seven offensive snaps. The 27-year-old also provides strong value on special teams, making it likely White will be first in line for a 53-man roster spot if one were to open up.

Coleman (ankle) is being placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Coleman has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and was unable to practice all week. He'll now go on IR and will be required to miss at least four games, meaning the earliest he can return is Week 7 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25. With Coleman sidelined, Tyler Badie could see an uptick in offensive snaps as the third option in the Broncos' backfield behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey.

The Saints elevated Moreno-Cropper from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Moreno-Cropper is set for his first taste of regular-season action in 2026. The wide receiver is being elevated alongside Kevin Austin to supplement a Saints wide receiver corps now without Barion Brown (hamstring). With Week 3 marking Austin's third practice squad elevation, the Saints will be unable to utilize him in the future without signing him to the active roster. This predicament means Moreno-Cropper may be the go-to wide receiver elevation for Week 4 and Week 5 if the team likes his game-day performance in Week 3.

The Saints elevated Austin from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Austin has been elevated for a third consecutive week, meaning the Saints have elected to exhaust the wide receiver's final practice squad elevation just three weeks into the 2026 regular season. Austin has logged 10 offensive snaps and five special-teams snaps over his two contests, catching his only target for seven yards.

Greenard (pectoral) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Bears.

Greenard was a full participant in Saturday's practice, marking the first time the linebacker has achieved that level of participation since sustaining his pectoral injury. Despite practicing in full, Greenard remains questionable to suit up for Monday's contest as the team makes certain the 29-year-old is ready for the challenge.

The Bengals placed Iosivas (thumb) on injured reserve Saturday.

Iosivas is having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his thumb, necessitating his move to injured reserve. As such, he will not be allowed to play for at least the next four games, so the earliest Iosivas can return is Week 8 against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 1. Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will continue to serve as the Bengals' top pass catchers, but in Iosivas absence, there are more offensive snaps available for rookie fourth-rounder Colbie Young, Dohnte Meyers and Ke'Shawn Williams.