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Gore played nine offensive snaps and four special-teams snaps in the Bills' 41-31 win over the Lions on Thursday.

Gore did not appear in the box score, but the running back was a frequent pass blocker for Josh Allen in the Bills' offense. The practice-squad elevation also participated in kickoff and punt coverage as he filled the No. 3 running back in Ty Johnson's (hamstring) absence.

The Bears placed Johnson (undisclosed) on the practice-squad injured reserve Friday.

Johnson appears to have suffered an injury and will now be sidelined for at least four games while he manages the injury. The Bears signed Keidron Smith to the practice squad in a corresponding move, but the defensive back will likely be cut once Johnson is healthy and able to return to the roster.

Dortch reverted to the Bills' practice squad Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Dortch played a total of 12 snaps (four on offense, eight on special teams) and was the Bills' primary returner on special teams in Thursday's 41-31 win over the Lions, logging 36 yards on three punt returns and turning two kickoffs into 51 yards. It's the second consecutive game in which Dortch has been elevated to the active roster, and he's eligible to be elevated only once more for the rest of the regular season before having to be signed to the active roster in order to suit up again for the Bills in 2026.

Rousseau logged three solo tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Thursday night's 41-31 win over the Lions.

Rousseau helped the Bills open the new Highmark Stadium in style, sacking Jared Goff twice and hitting him four times en route to the team's first regular-season win in the building. Rousseau's 4.0 sacks through two games in defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's 3-4 defense already match half of the veteran linebacker's top single-season sack tally (8.0 in 2022 and 2024).

The Saints placed Wood (calf) on injured reserve Friday.

Wood's calf injury is set to keep him away from the field for at least four weeks, which essentially mirrors the minimum amount of time he'd be required to miss while on IR. The Saints will likely utilize new practice-squad addition Scott Daly as the interim long snapper beginning with an elevation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

The Saints signed Donaldson from the practice squad to the active roster Friday.

Donaldson will join a Saints backfield that is led by Travis Etienne, with Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller providing depth at the position. Kamara didn't play in the Saints' Week 1 overtime loss to the Lions, with Donaldson being elevated from the practice squad and logging two carries for four yards and one catch for minus-2 yards. Kamara is available for Sunday's game against the Ravens, so Donaldson figures to see most of his playing time on special teams rather than on offense.

Bradford (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Bradford was limited in the Seahawks' first two practices of the week before sitting out Friday's session altogether. If Bradford is indeed inactive on game day, Christian Haynes is set to start at right guard.

Seumalo (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Seumalo drew the questionable tag after logging back-to-back limited practices to end Week 2 prep. Hayden Conner would likely start at left guard if Seumalo is unable to play. The Cardinals could be without both of their starting guards in Seumalo and Isaiah Adams (knee) against the defending Super Bowl champions.

Pipkins (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Pipkins missed every practice of Week 2 prep due to the knee injury. Pipkins' absence Sunday will leave the Chargers' offensive line a bit thinner on depth against a talented Raiders front seven.

Van Lanen (knee) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Van Lanen was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday with a nagging knee issue, but he managed a full session Friday, so it looks like he'll be available in Week 2. He should make another start at right tackle Sunday.