Oakland Raiders DL Justin Ellis (foot) could return to practice as early as next week. Ellis hasn’t played since being injured in Week 1 and is currently on the team’s Reserve/Injured list.

Green Bay Packers RB Jamaal Williams is likely to get ‘most’ of the third-down work, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel’s Tom Silverstein, who indicated RB Aaron Jones should receive the majority of the early-down touches.

Green Bay Packers WR Trevor Davis (hamstring) is likely to be one of the players designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel’s Tom Silverstein, who believes Davis will take over as the team’s primary return man. Davis is not eligible to be activated until the team’s game on Sunday, Nov. 11, against the Miami Dolphins.

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed free-agent TE Tyrone Swoopes to the practice squad Tuesday, Oct. 30. OG J.J. Dielman was released in a corresponding move.

Washington Redskins LB Cassanova McKinzy and DB Jason Thompson were released on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent QB Kyle Allen to the practice squad on Tuesday, Oct. 30. In a corresponding move, FS Dezmen Southward was released.

New York Giants CB Michael Jordan was released Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Philadelphia Eagles DT Bruce Hector was released on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed LB Hayes Pullard on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Cleveland Browns LB Brady Sheldon was released from the practice squad on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Free-agent LB Xavier Woodson-Luster was signed in a corresponding move.