NFL Player News

The Steelers signed Nichols off their practice squad Saturday.

After multiple standard elevations already this season, Nichols now has a spot on the 53-man roster in a five-man backfield for the Steelers. Nichols has carried the ball two times for six yards on 11 offensive snaps across three appearances this season.

McNichols (quadriceps) is questionable for Monday night's game against the 49ers.

McNichols was a full practice participant this week but remains on injured reserve, though the Commanders could still choose to activate him ahead of Monday night's contest. With Jacory Croskey-Merritt (foot) out, the Commanders could use McNichols as depth alongside Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler.

Reaves (rib) doesn't carry an injury designation into Monday night's game against the 49ers.

Reaves was limited in practice all week but is good to go versus San Francisco. He's also dealt with a finger injury lately but has yet to miss a game this season. Reaves has recorded 34 tackles (20 solo) and a pair of pass breakups on 92.5 percent of the defensive snaps through five games.

Dallas has downgraded Overshown (hamstring) to out for Sunday night's game against the Packers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Overshown has been sidelined since going down in Week 1 against the Giants and will miss a fifth consecutive game. Jaishawn Barham and Dee Winters will continue to handle linebacker duties for the Cowboys.

The Saints elevated Tillman from the practice squad Saturday.

With Chris Olave (illness) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Tillman will provide emergency depth at wide receiver. He played one offensive snap in last Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

The Texans elevated Jordan from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

With David Montgomery (groin) out for Week 6, Jordan will provide depth behind Woody Marks out of Houston's backfield. Jordan was productive as a rookie last season, rushing 43 times for 193 yards (4.5 YPC) while catching all seven of his targets for 34 yards.

The Texans activated To'oTo'o (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The linebacker was designated for return earlier in the week after missing the minimum four games required on injured reserve. To'oTo'o logged 51 defensive snaps in Week 1 against the Bills, recording two tackles (one solo) before suffering his injury. He remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

The Panthers activated Wharton (neck) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday.

Wharton had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles. The 28-year-old has appeared in just nine of a possible 21 regular-season games since the beginning of last season. He logged 36 tackles (11 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a pass breakup across nine appearances last regular season.

The Panthers activated Etienne (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.

Etienne remains listed as questionable for Sunday's date with the Eagles, but he appears to be positioned to make his 2026 debut after missing the first four games of the season ahead of Carolina's Week 5 bye. With AJ Dillon (ankle) ruled out and Jonathon Brooks (abdomen) on injured reserve, Etienne would provide needed backfield depth behind Chuba Hubbard.

The Bears placed Odeyingbo (quadriceps) on injured reserve Saturday.

Odeyingbo had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, and he'll now be required to miss at least the next four contests. The 27-year-old is second on the team with 3.0 sacks this season. His placement on injured reserve coupled with Montez Sweat's PED suspension is a big hit to the Bears' pass rush.