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The 2010 fifth-round pick of the Bengals has never appeared in an NFL game. He was most recently waived last August. He’s a roster filler for the Chiefs.

The Bears’ backup defensive tackle suffered a knee injury in Week 8 against the Seahawks. Whether he has a chance to return this season has not yet been reported. The Bears also signed TE Stephen Carlson to the active roster and DL Earnest Brown to the practice squad.

Rice returned from a multi-game absence because of the hamstring injury last week and he’s been on the injury report with the knee issue for most of the year. It doesn’t sound like either injury will prevent him from playing in Week 9. The limited session was likely maintenance. Rice led the Chiefs with eight targets in his first game back on Sunday. He’s been the Chiefs’ only consistently productive pass-catcher when healthy. He will be in the WR1 mix when he takes on the Jets this week.

Kelce looked slightly hobbled by the ankle issue in the Chiefs’ Week 8 loss to the Broncos, but he played through it and never missed a meaningful number of snaps. A limited session today means he should be good to go for Sunday’s game against the Jets. Kelce’s numbers are down over the past month, but he’s still seeing enough work to be considered a low-end TE1, especially against a weak Jets defense.

This is a big deal. The Saints’ left tackle earned PFWA All-Rookie Team honors last year. He suffered what was reportedly a “severe” high-ankle sprain earlier this season and underwent surgery to correct the issue. He was initially expected to return sometime in December, but apparently his rehab went very well. Banks is not guaranteed to suit up in Week 9 against the Browns, but he should retake the field soon enough. Banks’ impending return will boost both the Saints’ pass game and run game. Banks was officially limited at Wednesday’s practice.

LaFleur could only say the team was taking things “week to week” when asked if Conner will play this year. It sounds like the veteran running back may ultimately miss the entire season. With Jeremiyah Love on IR, Tyler Allgeier will handle the bulk of the backfield touches versus Seattle.

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reports that Skattebo once again worked with trainers off to the side at today’s practice. He will be listed as a non-participant. With Tyrone Tracy (hamstring) on injured reserve, Devin Singletary is tentatively in line to start in Week 9 against the Eagles. He would likely be an RB3/FLEX if Skattebo cannot play.

St. Brown briefly left the Lions’ Week 8 win over the Vikings but managed to finish the game. A limited session today means the rib injury should be a non-issue by Sunday. The Lions should have no issues picking apart Miami’s atrocious defense this week. Per usual. St. Brown will be a high-end WR1.

The Cardinals’ offensive line has been slowed by injuries this season. Adams’ return is good news. It is unclear whether he will be able to play this week, but he will be back within 21 days at the very least.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Robinson will be limited at today’s practice. This gives him a chance to play in Week 9 against the Raiders. Wide receiver-needy fantasy managers can consider adding him, though his place in the target pecking order is uncertain with Mike Evans (Achilles) recovering.

Bosa could end up being listed with a knee issue after battling tendinitis earlier this year, but we do not yet have the official injury report. Bosa’s post-bye return to practice tentatively puts him on track to face the Raiders in Week 9.