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The Chiefs could have called him up for just this week but chose to sign him to the active roster instead. With Isiah Pacheco officially on injured reserve, Ingram appears to be in the mix for some reps on offense alongside Carson Steele and Samaje Perine. Kareem Hunt is also waiting in the wings as he gets up to speed on the Chiefs’ practice squad. Simply put, this is one of the messiest backfields in the league right now. Steele looks like the best bet for rushing work while Perine’s role through the air should grow sans Pacheco.

Greenard is reportedly considered day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury in Week 4. A DNP would put him on the wrong side of questionable for Week 5. Safety Marcus Epps was also absent from practice. He suffered a groin injury in practice last week and did not suit up on Sunday. He will likely miss this week’s contest as wel.

Pittman has been playing through a foot injury this season and was seen participating in team stretches earlier today. Although the scooter use is alarming, this is likely just load management. Pittman is a boom-bust FLEX against the Colts this weekend.

The Eagles will drop their official injury report later today, but this can be chalked up as a DNP for Barkley. He was already considered week-to-week after suffering a hamstring injury on Sunday, so today’s DNP doesn’t come as a surprise. He is a long-shot to play in Week 5. With Tank Bigsby on IR, Will Shipley will lead the backfield versus Jacksonville. He profiles as a low-end RB3.

O’Connell also said that RT Brian O’Neill (undisclosed) will be limited. The Vikings recently placed LG Donovan Jackson (knee) on injured reserve. The offensive line is very banged up at the moment.

Baun entered the league’s concussion protocol last week and was unable to practice at all. His return means he is making progress through the protocol and should be able to play in Week 5. On the other hand, fellow lineback Jihaad Campbell is not expected to practice with an unknown injury. It’s still a net positive injury report for Philly, but far from ideal.

It’s Goedert’s first practice since going down with a knee injury in Week 2. Even a limited session today puts him on track to suit up for Philly’s Week 5 game against the Jags. With DeVonta Smith (hamstring) unlikely to play, Goedert could be in line for a large role right away. He will be on the TE1/2 border for Week 5 if he is cleared for action.

According to O’Connell, Addison has “a little hamstring soreness,” though it is “considered minor.” Keep an eye on this. Hamstring injuries can quickly become problematic at the wide receiver position. If active and practicing fully by the end of the week, Addison will be a WR3/FLEX against the Saints.

This is a good sign. Jefferson is tentatively on track to play in Week 5 against the Saints. Ideally, he will upgrade to full participation tomorrow, though. O’Connell told reporters last week that his No. 1 wide receiver had made “great progress” in his rehab program. That indeed appears to be the case. He will be a WR1 if active.

Allen suffered a groin injury in practice last week and was unable to play in Week 4 against the Commanders. His early-week return puts him on track to play in Week 5 against the Steelers, but he can likely only be viewed as a touchdown-dependent FLEX at this time.

Brooks suffered the ankle injury in Week 4. He went down in the first half and did not return. Brooks underwent testing on his ankle after the game, though the exact nature of his injury has yet to be reported. He does appear to be on the wrong side of questionable for Week 5. If he can’t go, MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson will split the backfield. Johnson led the team in carries last week but also gave up a goal line fumble. We expect Lloyd to get the start versus Chicago on Sunday.