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Once the Browns ruled out Dillon Gabriel for Sunday's game against the Raiders, it was assumed that they would elevate Bailey Zappe from the practice squad to serve as their No. 2 quarterback.

That roster move became official on Saturday. Zappe has been summoned to back up Shedeur Sanders in the rookie's first NFL start.

Zappe started one game for the Browns last season and returned to the practice squad after failing to make the Chiefs this summer. Zappe also made eight starts for the Patriots in 2022 and 2023.

Zappe is 208-of-335 for 2,223 yards, 12 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 14 career games.

Former first-round pick Kaiir Elam needs a new place to play.

Elam's stay with the Cowboys came to an end on Saturday when they waived the cornerback to make room on the roster for running back Malik Davis. Elam was acquired in a trade with the Bills this offseason.

Elam appeared in 10 games and made seven starts for the Cowboys. He had 29 tackles and one pass defensed during his time in Dallas.

Davis was signed off of the team's practice squad. He has appeared in four games for the Cowboys, including the last three contests. He has seven carries for 26 yards on the season.

The Steelers made a couple of changes to their injury designations on Saturday.

Defensive end Cam Heyward and cornerback Darius Slay were listed as questionable to play on Friday, but the team announced that they no longer have any kind of designation. That leaves both players on track to play against the Bears.

Heyward missed practiced on Wednesday and Thursday with an ankle injury, but returned to practice Friday. Slay has been making his way back from a concussion.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (left wrist) remains questionable to play. Edge rusher Alex Highsmith (pectoral) is listed as doubtful and not expected to play against Chicago.