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Jets | Chip Trayanum taken to hospital Fri Aug 28, 09:45 PM
New York Jets RB Chip Trayanum (neck) will not return to the preseason game against the New York Giants after exiting the game and being transported to the hospital with a neck injury.
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Giants | Tyrone Tracy Jr. won't return Friday Fri Aug 28, 09:35 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (neck) cleared concussion protocol but will not return to the preseason game against the New York Jets Friday, Aug. 28.
Link to story Giants | Tyrone Tracy Jr. heads to locker room Fri Aug 28, 09:15 PM
New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (neck) went to the locker room and was having his neck examined by trainers during the preseason game against the New York Jets Friday, Aug. 28.
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49ers | Patrick Taylor cut from IR Fri Aug 28, 06:02 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Patrick Taylor (groin) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 28, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh waives five players Fri Aug 28, 05:49 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jaheim Bell, WR Jakobie Keeney-James, WR Cornell Powell, RB Alex Tecza and WR Isaiah Winstead were waived Friday, Aug. 28.
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Dolphins | Malik Willis, De'Von Achane will not play Fri Aug 28, 05:35 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Malik Willis and RB De'Von Achane are among the starter that will not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 28, according to sources.
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49ers | Kaelon Black rushes for 28 yards Fri Aug 28, 05:27 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black rushed four times for 28 yards during the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 27.
| Footballguys view: Black has done everything he could when he was healthy this summer to prove that he is a capable backup to Christian McCaffrey. He's the back to target late if you want to hedge McCaffrey's recent injury history. |
Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. keeps rolling Fri Aug 28, 05:27 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. rushed eight times for 49 yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
| Footballguys view: The possibility of Washington forcing a running back by committee in Las Vegas is upon us even though Ashton Jeanty could play in Week 1. Washington is a good bench stash to see what happens as he has earned his playing time with outstanding play in the preseason that showed off patience, vision, and footwork to go with his size and speed. |
Chiefs | Kenneth Walker III impressing as receiver Fri Aug 28, 05:27 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III has impressed head coach Andy Reid with his route-running ability and his ability to separate from linebackers in man-to-man coverage.
| Footballguys view: Walker did have an injury scare when he had swelling related to his cleat, but he is still a high ceiling second round pick with the possibility of being the rare power back who is also featured in the passing game. He just needs to stay healthy, which was a problem most years when he was in Seattle. |
Jaguars | LeQuint Allen expected to avoid IR Fri Aug 28, 05:27 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB LeQuint Allen (undisclosed) is sidelined because of a soft tissue injury, but there is no indication that he will need to start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list.
| Footballguys view: Whatever added upside there will be for Bhayshul Tuten or Chris Rodriguez (it's not clear if either or both would help replace Allen early in the season) will be short-lived. |
Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson on track for opener Fri Aug 28, 05:27 PM
New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is expected to be ready for Week 1 despite suffering an ankle injury earlier this week, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Rhamondre Stevenson should be going well ahead of Henderson, who hasn't moved up from the place he ended the season at on the depth chart. This injury scare isn't a big reason why, but it is a reminder. |
Raiders | Mike Washington should have solid role Fri Aug 28, 04:15 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. is expected to be used quite a bit on offense this season after showing he can handle an extended workload during the preseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden.
Link to story Raiders | Ashton Jeanty is 'still on the mend' Fri Aug 28, 01:52 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is 'still on the mend,' according to head coach Klint Kubiak.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty could be back for Week 1, but he is not a sure thing. His ADP needs to drop well into the second round to consider him now that the injury seal is broken and backup Mike Washington Jr. looks like he's good enough to force his way into a larger share of the workload than expected. |
Broncos | Jonah Coleman could get 'plenty of work' Fri Aug 28, 01:08 PM
Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman could see 'plenty of work' in 2026, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold.
| Footballguys view: Coleman should be a priority running back bench pick. He has JK Dobbins injury upside, and he has done enough to get into the running back rotation from day one. His emergence is making Dobbins and Harvey easier to skip going ahead of the rookie. |
Giants | Najee Harris expected to play in preseason finale Fri Aug 28, 01:04 PM
New York Giants RB Najee Harris is expected to play in the team's final preseason game on Friday, Aug. 28. He has not played since tearing his Achilles in Week 3 of the 2025 season.
| Footballguys view: Harris needs to prove that he is game shape, so this isn't necessarily a sign that he is on the margins of the depth chart. On the other hand, if he looks good, Harris could force a committee with Cam Skattebo right away, given his experience and durability. |
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Rams | Dean Connors racks up 93 yards Fri Aug 28, 01:51 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Dean Connors ran for 69 yards on 18 carries against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 27. Connors added three catches for 24 yards and a score.
Link to story 49ers | Fifty-five yards for Jordan James Fri Aug 28, 01:29 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Jordan James gained 35 yards on eight carries and also had a 20-yard reception versus the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to story 49ers | Khalil Herbert rushes for 39 yards Fri Aug 28, 01:23 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Khalil Herbert carried the ball eight times for 39 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 27. He also caught two passes for four yards.
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Bills | Frank Gore Jr. busy in win over Pittsburgh Fri Aug 28, 12:31 AM
Buffalo Bills RB Frank Gore Jr. carried the ball 10 times for 27 yards and a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Aug. 27. He also caught five passes for 45 yards.
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Packers | Josh Jacobs not being released Fri Aug 28, 12:08 AM
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs will not be released by the team following two misdemeanor charges being filed against him on Thursday, Aug. 27, per ESPN's Rob Demovsky.
| Footballguys view: This is at least the absence of the worst news for Jacobs fantasy stock, but it's not reassuring. He is practicing after missing time this summer because of a groin injury. MarShawn Lloyd has stayed healthy and looked like more than a backup and the offensive line is a work in progress, so Jacobs is still a questionable pick in the fourth round. |
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Saints | Devin Neal could be IR candidate Thu Aug 27, 04:49 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Devin Neal (hamstring) could start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list after recently suffering a hamstring injury, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell.
| Footballguys view: Neal is a talented reserve back, but injuries have prevented him from playing up to his potential. He needs to get healthy, stay healthy, and show why the team has him as a developmental back behind guys like Travis Etienne and Alvin Kamara. |
49ers | Isaac Guerendo may stay on PUP list Thu Aug 27, 04:34 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo (pectoral) is a candidate to start the regular season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.
| Footballguys view: It makes sense for a player who has missed all of training camp with a pectoral injury. The PUP list would require Guerendo to miss the first four weeks of the regular season. After that, the team could open up a practice window for him to see if he can be activated or put on season-ending Injured Reserve. |
Seahawks | Zach Charbonnet could avoid PUP list Thu Aug 27, 04:30 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) may be able to avoid the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list if the team believes he will be able to play in a game before Week 5, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Brady Henderson.
| Footballguys view: Any player on the PUP list must miss the first four weeks of the regular season. It sounds like Charbonnet might be ready to get on the field before then. Now, whether or not he's 100 percent healthy at the time is a different story. The Seahawks open the season with Jadarian Price and George Holani as their top backs. |
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Packers | Josh Jacobs formally charged Thu Aug 27, 03:35 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs has been formally charged with two misdemeanors related to his May arrest. The NFL has been monitoring all developments in the matter, which remains under review, according to Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: The NFL could end up suspending Jacobs once their investigation is concluded. That means Fantasy GMs need to consider Marshawn Lloyd late in drafts. Jacobs has a current ADP of RB16 (5.01) in 12-team PPR leagues. Lloyd is a talented back who has flashed during training camp and the preseason. If he stays healthy (a problem so far in Lloyd's pro career), he could be the lead back for the Packers if/when Jacobs has to miss time. |
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Rams | Tutu Atwell traded back to LAR Thu Aug 27, 02:51 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Tutu Atwell was traded to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Aug. 27, in exchange for RB Jarquez Hunter.
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Lions | Isiah Pacheco uncertain for Week 1 Thu Aug 27, 01:15 PM
Detroit Lions RB Isiah Pacheco (back, MCL sprain) is uncertain for Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
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Jaguars | Work to do for Bhayshul Tuten? Thu Aug 27, 09:51 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten needs to pay faster and trust his reads, according to head coach Liam Coen. 'We've just got to continue to work on his tracks, reading his keys, and just go play,' Coen said. 'Not overthinking where the ball maybe should go or could go, and just stick your foot in the ground and get north because when he does that, and he gets his shoulders square and downhill, it can be impressive.'
| Footballguys view: Coen has previously said the team would use an RBBC approach this season with Tuten and RB Chris Rodriguez. Tuten is going off the board at RB28 (6.05) and Rodriguez at RB46 (13.09) in 12-team PPR formats. A second-year back, Tuten has incredible upside as a ball-carrier because of his home-run speed. It sounds like Coen believes the young back has some important things to work on in order to get the most out of his potential. |
Chargers | Keaton Mitchell missing time Wed Aug 26, 06:29 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) has missed some practices recently because he suffered a small setback, according to offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
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Giants | Injury settlement for Dante Miller Wed Aug 26, 05:12 PM
New York Giants RB Dante Miller (groin) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 26, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Seahawks | Justin Jones returns to SEA Wed Aug 26, 05:05 PM
Free-agent RB Justin J. Jones (Seahawks) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, Aug. 25. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson undergoes tests Wed Aug 26, 04:40 PM
New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) was scheduled to undergo some tests on the ankle injury he suffered during practice Monday, Aug. 25, according to a source. He did not have any issues walking after the injury.
| Footballguys view: Henderson slipped on the field making a cut in practice and removed himself from the drill. We'll see if these tests reveal anything serious about Henderson's ankle injury. Rhamondre Stevenson and Henderson are set to be in a 50/50 RBBC this season. |
Chiefs | Ankle issue for Kenneth Walker Wed Aug 26, 04:09 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle) is dealing with a swollen ankle, according to head coach Andy Reid.
| Footballguys view: Reid said Walker's shoe caused some swelling around Walker's ankle, but the veteran coach expects his new starting running back to be fine. With Patrick Mahomes coming back from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season, the Chiefs might lean on Walker at the start of the regular season. Walker has a current ADP of RB9 (2.07) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Dolphins | Miami adding Coleman Bennett Wed Aug 26, 01:15 PM
Free-agent RB Coleman Bennett (Bears) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins Wednesday, Aug. 26. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Cardinals | James Conner uncertain for opener Wed Aug 26, 01:05 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner's (foot) availability for Week 1 is uncertain at this point, according to head coach Mike LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: LaFleur said there is no timetable to get Conner out there for 11-on-11 work. That means his Week 1 availability is certainly in question. Conner is coming back from the ankle injury that cut his 2025 season short in Week 3 last year. With a revised contract, the Cardinals can look at Conner (when healthy) as veteran insurance behind Tyler Allgeier and rookie Jeremiyah Love. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson to start final preseason game on Saturday Wed Aug 26, 11:37 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will start the Colts' final preseason game against the Detroit Lions, according to HC Shane Steichen on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Steichen said the starters will play, except QB Daniel Jones and RB Jonathan Taylor. The starters will likely play just a series or two.
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Colts | Time running out on DJ Giddens Wed Aug 26, 12:53 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) will be the 'odd man out' when it comes to the 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Stephen Holder, who notes that Giddens has been slowed by injuries during the preseason and does not offer the same versatility as rookie RB Seth McGowan.
Link to story Colts | Seth McGowan poised to back up Jonathan Taylor Wed Aug 26, 12:41 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB Seth McGowan looks to be in line to be the No. 2 back for the Colts and 'offer some real relief' to RB Jonathan Taylor, in the opinion of ESPN's Stephen Holder.
Link to story Steelers | Kaleb Johnson on the way out? Wed Aug 26, 12:11 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson is not projected to make the team's 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Brooke Pryor, who writes that Johnson was 'buried' in the running back depth chart in camp and 'struggled to stand out.'
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Browns | Raheim Sanders poised to be RB3 Tue Aug 25, 11:50 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Raheim Sanders has an edge over RB Ahmani Marshall for the No. 3 running back spot, in the opinion of ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi, who writes that Sanders has run the ball effectively and is adept in pass protection.
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Ravens | Rasheen Ali an IR candidate? Tue Aug 25, 11:10 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB Rasheen Ali (undisclosed) could begin the season on the Reserve/Injured list, in the opinion of ESPN's Jamison Hensley, who notes that Ali has missed considerable time with an undisclosed injury.
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Buccaneers | Deshawn McKnight placed on injured reserve Tue Aug 25, 06:52 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Deshawn McKnight (hamstring) was placed on the reserve/injured list, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The Buccaneers also waived RB Kadarius Calloway (undisclosed) with an injury settlement.
Link to story Saints | Two Saints placed on injured reserve Tue Aug 25, 06:16 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Ty Chandler and TE Moliki Matavao were placed on the reserve/injured list on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Link to story Cardinals | Trey Benson reverts back to injured reserve Tue Aug 25, 05:27 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) was not claimed on waivers and reverts back to the Cardinals' reserve/injured list, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Link to story Browns | Quinshon Judkins returns to team activities today Tue Aug 25, 05:20 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) returned to team activity today after missing two practices last week and being limited to individual work yesterday, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Link to story Saints | Ty Chandler expected to miss 2026 season Tue Aug 25, 04:28 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Ty Chandler (knee) is expected to miss the 2026 NFL season, according to Saints HC Kellen Moore on Tuesday, Aug, 25.
| Footballguys view: Chandler was not expected to play a large role for the Saints this season, but he was making a case for the 53-man roster before his injury. Chandler returned the opening kick of the Saints' first preseason game for 86 yards to set up a touchdown, and had flashed explosive running ability while working with the second- and third-team offenses during camp. They'll be looking for another return man now. |
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Lions | Kareem Hunt visits Detroit Tue Aug 25, 02:41 PM
Free agent RB Kareem Hunt (Chiefs) visited the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Aug. 24.
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Colts | DJ Giddens back at practice Tue Aug 25, 11:25 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 25.
| Footballguys view: Giddens has been sidelined since early this month. That said, it seems he's returning more quickly than initially expected, and the opener against Baltimore is still weeks away. Giddens ran for 96 yards on 26 carries in nine games as a rookie last year. Rookie Seth McGowan may have locked down the RB2 role behind Jonathan Taylor in Giddens' absence. We'll see if that changes between now and Week 1. |
Raiders | More on Ashton Jeanty Tue Aug 25, 10:02 AM
Updating previous reports, Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty's (ankle) injury is believed to be an ankle sprain that is more low than high. There is a chance he's unavailable for Week 1.
| Footballguys view: While Jeanty playing Week 1 against the Dolphins seems overly optimistic at this point, the outlook is clearly improving. Jeanty will certainly sit out Thursday's preseason finale versus the 49ers, and, as CBSSports.com suggests, his status for the start of the regular season will be determined by his ability to get back on the practice field over the next two weeks. It's safe to say we'll all be tracking that closely. Meanwhile, rookie Mike Washington would be in line to serve as the Raiders' feature back if Jeanty ends up sitting out Week 1. |
Jets | Breece Hall on track for Week 1 Tue Aug 25, 01:07 AM
New York Jets RB Breece Hall (groin) should be available for the Week 1 game, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
| Footballguys view: Hall was spotted on the sideline working with team trainers during Monday's workout which included Hall running at what seemed like something close to full speed. There is no reason for Hall to get back out there against the Giants in the exhibition finale, but such a positive update is a great sign. Going as RB16 in Round 3, Hall offers a ton of upside. |
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Panthers | Chuba Hubbard should be ready for opener Tue Aug 25, 01:05 AM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) should be ready for the start of the regular season, according to head coach Dave Canales.
| Footballguys view: All offseason long, the expectation has been that Carolina will have Jonathon Brooks and Hubbard in a timeshare, at least to start the season. Canales confirmed that will indeed be the case, with one back starting a series and the other coming in on third downs. While we're set for a 50-50 split to start the season, we've already seen Canales lean more toward one back if someone is playing better, as we saw with Hubbard and Rico Dowdle last season. So, don't be surprised if one or the other seizes more control of the backfield as the season progresses. |
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