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Texans | Joe Mixon still sidelined Fri Jul 26, 07:25 PM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, July 26.
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Browns | Nick Chubb continues to progress Fri Jul 26, 04:31 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) was seen running full-speed sprints and also conducted light agility work - such as cutting through cones - on Friday, July 26.
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Lions | Double duty for Jahmyr Gibbs Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs took part in wide receiver drills during practice Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: This is actually good news for David Montgomery, because if Gibbs is deployed more often as a receiver, Montgomery will get more snaps in the backfield. Both Lions backs are worth taking at their ADPs in what could be the best offense in the league. |
Saints | Kendre Miller, Justin Herron sit out Thu Jul 25, 08:41 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) and OT Justin Herron (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, July 25.
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Broncos | Blake Watson may return soon Thu Jul 25, 07:38 PM
Denver Broncos RB Blake Watson (leg) should be cleared to practice in the near future, according to head coach Sean Payton.
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Falcons | Robert Burns on PUP list Thu Jul 25, 05:03 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Robert Burns (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, July 25.
Link to story Saints | Hamstring issue for Kendre Miller Thu Jul 25, 03:07 PM
Updating an earlier report, New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) dropped out of practice on Wednesday, July 24, due to a hamstring issue, per head coach Dennis Allen, who said afterwards that it was 'hard to make the team when you're in the training room all the time.'
| Footballguys view: Miller missed nine games last season because of hamstring and ankle issues. Based on Allen's comment, the second-year man can't afford to miss much time this summer. The more he misses, the more difficult it'll be to catch Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams, and even Jordan Mims, who spent last season on the Saints practice squad after playing with Jake Haener at Fresno State in college. Miller is supposed to be competing with Williams, but pre-practice team walkthroughs suggest Mims is Miller's actual competition. NewOrleans. Football's Nick Underhill observed that Mims was working ahead of Miller with the second-string offense. According to USA Today's Darrion Gray, we shouldn't look too deeply into this given how early it is in camp, but it also shouldn't be ignored. We'll continue to monitor. |
Titans | Dillon Johnson waived Thu Jul 25, 12:50 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Dillon Johnson was waived Thursday, July 25.
Link to story Broncos | Audric Estime a full go Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Estime looks like The Hulk out there on the football field. He's a powerful runner with a faster 10-yard split than fellow Broncos rookie Troy Franklin (wide receiver from Oregon). Estime is a staff favorite, and he'll push Javonte Williams for the starting job. |
Broncos | Javonte Williams dropped weight Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams has slimmed down to his college playing weight of 220 pounds to begin training camp, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'He looks trim and I thought he looked sharp today,' Payton said.
| Footballguys view: Things change pretty quickly around here. Williams did not look good with bad weight in the spring. He's clearly trimmed up, and he has put together two good days to begin training camp. Williams is competing with rookie RB Audric Estime for the starting job. |
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49ers | Cody Schrader could make team Wed Jul 24, 08:47 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Cody Schrader may have the chance to earn a roster spot depending on how long RB Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) is sidelined, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.
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Vikings | Trenton Cannon worked out Wed Jul 24, 06:32 PM
Free-agent RB Trenton Cannon (Titans) worked out for the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, July 24, according to a source. Cannon is also receiving interest from other teams.
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Steelers | Three players start camp on injury lists Wed Jul 24, 06:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Dean Lowry (undisclosed) and LB Cole Holcomb (knee) were placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, July 24. RB Cordarrelle Patterson (hamstring) has been placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
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49ers | Isaac Guerendo leaves practice Wed Jul 24, 06:15 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) left practice early Wednesday, July 24, because of a hamstring injury, according to ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.
Link to story Vikings | DeWayne McBride off NFI list Wed Jul 24, 05:52 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB DeWayne McBride (undisclosed) passed his physical Wednesday, July 24, and has been activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
Link to story Texans | No Joe Mixon on the field Wed Jul 24, 04:08 PM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: The team is going to ease Mixon into action. He's expecting a heavy workload per seemingly dozens of offseason reports. Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said Mixon "will be fine" despite missing a few days of practice. |
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Chargers | Gus Edwards to be eased into practice Wed Jul 24, 03:11 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Gus Edwards (undisclosed) is recovering from offseason surgery and will not be a full participant in practice right away, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. Edwards is a seasoned veteran who can take on defenders between the tackles regularly. We'll see Edwards and JK Dobbins lead the way on the ground for the Chargers this season. We also like taking a late-round flier on rookie RB Kimani Vidal as he could thrive with a larger opportunity. |
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Saints | Kendre Miller banged-up Wed Jul 24, 02:45 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (undisclosed) left practice early on Wednesday, July 24, with an undisclosed injury.
Link to story Browns | Browns work out RB Wed Jul 24, 02:40 PM
Free-agent RB Spencer Z. Brown (Panthers) worked out for the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, July 24, per source.
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Patriots | No concern for Antonio Gibson Wed Jul 24, 01:01 PM
New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson (undisclosed) being placed on the active/non-football injury list isn't a concern for head coach Jerod Mayo, he said on Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Gibson has plenty of experience, so when he gets out there he should be good to go. He'll serve as the primary backup to starting RB Rhamondre Stevenson, and Gibson may not be in line to do much as Stevenson doesn't need to come off the field. |
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Jaguars | Keilan Robinson has toe issue Wed Jul 24, 12:57 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Keilan Robinson (toe) is dealing with a sprained toe and will be limited in practice on Wednesday, July 24, head coach Doug Pederson said.
Link to story Browns | Several Browns placed on injury lists Wed Jul 24, 12:50 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee), OT Jack Conklin (knee), OT Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee), DT Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) and S D'Anthony Bell (shin) were placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, July 24. In addition, CB Greg Newsome (hamstring) and RB Nyheim Hines (knee) was placed on the active/non-football injury list.
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Titans | Tyjae Spears, Tony Pollard both considered starters? Wed Jul 24, 11:38 AM
Tennessee Titans RBs Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard are 'both starting players to me,' according to head coach Brian Callahan.'The fun part for me is: How are we going to deploy those guys? Maybe they both play at the same time, maybe one gets hot and you let him run, maybe we just rotate back and forth. I don't know what that's going to look like yet. But they are both going to play quite a bit of football for us, and I don't view either one of them as a starter or a back-up. They are both starting players to me,' Callahan said.
| Footballguys view: That is frustrating for Fantasy GMs out there. Both are low-end RB2 options in 2024, but there is upside to do more if one gets banged up. Currently, Pollard ranks as our no.26 fantasy back in PPR formats while Spears is no.29. |
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Panthers | No timetable for two players Wed Jul 24, 11:38 AM
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) and LB D.J. Wonnum (quadriceps) do not have timetables for their return, according to general manager Dan Morgan.
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Texans | Joe Mixon remains sidelined Tue Jul 23, 06:46 PM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Tuesday, July 23.
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Saints | Alvin Kamara on track to practice Wednesday Tue Jul 23, 06:32 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara is expected to participate in practice Wednesday, July 23, despite his contract situation, according to head coach Dennis Allen.
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Patriots | Antonio Gibson not ready to practice Tue Jul 23, 05:38 PM
New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Tuesday, July 23.
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Dolphins | Two players cleared to practice Tue Jul 23, 05:16 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Salvon Ahmed (undisclosed) and S Mark Perry (undisclosed) passed their physicals Tuesday, July 23, and have been activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
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Saints | Alvin Kamara in camp Tue Jul 23, 02:37 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara reported for the start of training camp despite his frustration over his contract situation, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Kamara didn't attend the voluntary portions of the Saints offseason. He also skipped the final day of the team's mandatory minicamp. But Kamara still got a look at new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's scheme. Kubiak came to the Saints from the 49ers, so it's only natural to think he'll try to mimic some of what San Francisco does with Christian McCaffrey. Kamara might not be able to deliver CMC-like totals, but even being in the ballpark would serve the Saints -- and fantasy managers -- well this season. Kamara is RB13 on the Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings. That's well ahead of his RB16 Average Draft Position but still shy of the RB12 finish last year, when he missed the first three games due to suspension. |
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Packers | AJ Dillon in great shape Tue Jul 23, 12:18 PM
Green Bay Packers RB AJ Dillon is easily in the best shape of his professional career, in the opinion of head coach Matt LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: "This is the best I've seen him, hands down," LaFleur said of Dillon Tuesday morning before Day 2 of training camp practice. "I think he would tell you the same. I think it's just a testament to the work that he's put in. He came back in great shape." Free agent acquisition Josh Jacobs, a year removed from being the league's leading rusher, is expected to be the lead back. That said, even when Aaron Jones was lead back, LaFleur used a secondary back to lessen his load. Jacobs has shown he can carry a big load, but having two big backs may allow LaFleur to wear some defenses down using a heavy dose of runs. Rookie MarShawn Lloyd, who will miss some time with a hip injury, will also compete for a role behind Jacobs. |
Chiefs | Deneric Prince runs with first-team Tue Jul 23, 11:41 AM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Deneric Prince ran with the first-team offense after RB Isiah Pacheco Tuesday, July 23.
| Footballguys view: Prince joined the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft. While getting turns with the first team is a positive, remember the Chiefs re-signed Clyde Edwards-Helaire this offseason. Edwards-Helaire was removed from the non-football injury list Sunday and is slated to continue to serve as a backup to Isiah Pacheco in 2024. |
Packers | MarShawn Lloyd out a couple of days Tue Jul 23, 11:27 AM
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd (hip) will only miss a couple of days, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
| Footballguys view: As previously noted, Lloyd hopes to push AJ Dillon for the RB2 role behind Josh Jacobs. The rookie has much to prove, so a quick return will serve him well. |
Ravens | Derrick Henry trying to buck trend Tue Jul 23, 10:28 AM
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry is attempting to become just the fourth running back in the past decade to rush for 1,000 yards in the NFL at the age of 30 or older, joining retired RBs Adrian Peterson and Frank Gore, and current Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert.
| Footballguys view: Baltimore signed Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal in free agency. He is coming off a season in which he recorded 68.6 rushing yards per game and 4.2 yards per carry, both of which were his lowest since 2018. But that was in Tennessee. The Titans had issues at quarterback and on the offensive line. In Baltimore, Henry will line up in the same backfield as quarterback Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, and run behind a much better offensive line. Optimism for the veteran is growing as he's moved to RB8 in current Average Draft Position. |
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Broncos | Blake Watson injury update Tue Jul 23, 01:43 AM
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos RB Blake Watson (leg) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list because of muscle tweak in his leg, but he is expected to be fine.
| Footballguys view: Denver Post beat writer Parker Gabriel told us last week that the Broncos backfield competition is wide open this summer. Watson, an undrafted free agent, has three-down ability, but he'll need to shine this summer to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. |
Steelers | Two players try out Mon Jul 22, 06:32 PM
Free-agent RB Tory Carter (Titans) and DE Marquiss Spencer (Jets) recently worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Patriots | Several players worked out Mon Jul 22, 06:23 PM
Free-agent OG Jack Anderson (Jaguars), RB Gary Brightwell (Giants), RB Demetric Felton (Bengals), DT Jaleel Johnson (Titans) and OG Mike Panasiuk (Panthers) recently worked out for the New England Patriots.
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Vikings | Two players not ready to practice Mon Jul 22, 04:45 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB NaJee Thompson (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, July 22. The team also placed RB DeWayne McBride (undisclosed) on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
Link to story Packers | MarShawn Lloyd nursing hip injury Mon Jul 22, 01:11 PM
Green Bay Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd (hip) is dealing with a hip injury, according to sources Monday, July 22.
| Footballguys view: Opening training camp with an issue could slow Lloyd's efforts to push AJ Dillon for backup work behind Josh Jacobs. It will also keep him from working on the ball security issues that led to 10 fumbles on 325 career touches in college. We'll monitor and update as needed. |
Texans | Joe Mixon absent Mon Jul 22, 12:54 PM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (undisclosed) has been absent from two training camp practices, but head coach DeMeco Ryans said he is doing fine, according to sources Monday, July 22.
| Footballguys view: "Joe may miss a little time, but he'll be fine," Ryans said. "Joe's one of the toughest competitors we have. He'll be fine -- no issues there." Ryans did not disclose what's keeping Mixon off the field. We'll continue to monitor this, but the low level of concern combined with the talk of a heavy workload coming for Mixon signal a minor issue. |
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Texans | Cam Akers signing with Texans Mon Jul 22, 11:58 AM
Free-agent RB Cam Akers (Vikings) is signing with the Houston Texans, per source on Sunday, July 21. The terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Texans worked out Akers, Deon Jackson, and Ke'Shawn Vaughn Sunday before signing Akers late in the day. Akers, coming off a torn left Achilles tendon suffered in Week 9 as a member of the Vikings, will battle for a roster spot behind 2021 Pro Bowler Joe Mixon, whom the Texans traded for in March and gave a three-year, $27 million contract extension, and Dameon Pierce. |
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Broncos | Audric Estime ready for camp Mon Jul 22, 11:49 AM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime (knee) was not placed on the active/physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp.
| Footballguys view: As reported in a previous item, Denver Post staffer Troy Renk wrote over the weekend that Estime'is making the team' and could push for the starting job with a strong showing in training camp. We'll be monitoring this backfield in coming days. |
Chiefs | Clyde Edwards-Helaire cleared Mon Jul 22, 11:49 AM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (undisclosed) was removed from the active/non-football injury list on Sunday, July 21.
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs re-signed Edwards-Helaire this offseason. The 2020 first-round pick had 441 carries for 1,845 yards and 12 touchdowns over his first four seasons in Kansas City. He'll continue to serve as a backup to Isiah Pacheco in 2024. |
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Texans | Texans worked out Ke'Shawn Vaughn Sun Jul 21, 07:56 PM
Free-agent RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn (Patriots) worked out for the Houston Texans on Sunday, July 21, per source.
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Texans | Cam Akers works out for Houston Sun Jul 21, 02:33 PM
Free-agent RB Cam Akers (Vikings) worked out for the Houston Texans, according to sources Sunday, July 21.
| Footballguys view: Here's another veteran back working out for the Texans. They worked out Deon Jackson on Friday, and now Akers gets a look. Clearly, the team is looking for veteran depth at the position. Starting RB Joe Mixon is expecting a heavy workload, so he may be limited during camp and the preseason. |
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Broncos | Audric Estime the No. 1 back? Sun Jul 21, 12:23 AM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime 'is making the team' and could push for the starting job with a strong showing in training camp, according to Troy Renck of The Denver Post.
| Footballguys view: The fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame could prove to be a huge value for the Broncos. He's a powerful player, and Estime is a favorite of the coaching staff. Estime runs for daylight, and if you happen to get in his way then he will clobber you. He won't break off long runs, but his first 10 yards are fast and he is an efficient runner who wastes little motion. The plan could be Estime on running downs and Jaleel McLaughlin (the best back this offseason per our own Cecil Lammey) on passing downs. |
Broncos | Javonte Williams on the bubble? Sun Jul 21, 12:23 AM
Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams could be competing with RB Samaje Perine for the final running back spot on the roster, in the opinion of Troy Renck of The Denver Post.
| Footballguys view: Williams looked fantastic as a rookie back in 2021. Since then, he's shredded his knee in 2022 and didn't look the same last year in 2023. His 3.6 yards per carry in 2023 was not good, and Williams did not average over 4.0 yards a carry in any game after Week 7. He looked better in the offseason, per multiple camp reports, but Williams still does not appear to have the burst he did before the injury. We'll see if he can impress when the pads come on. |
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Texans | Five players held out of practice Saturday Sat Jul 20, 11:28 AM
Houston Texans OT Laremy Tunsil (knee), TE Andrew Beck (calf), LBs Christian Harris (undisclosed) and Del'Shawn Phillips (undisclosed) and CB D'Angelo Ross (undisclosed) were held out of practice Saturday, July 20.
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Packers | Rookie RB Lloyd should have 'early impact' Sat Jul 20, 10:06 AM
Green Bay Packers RB Marshawn Lloyd won't be a starter but 'should have an early impact,' according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: The Packers may have selected the best back in this draft class when they added Lloyd in the third round. He's fast, can gash defenses as a runner or receiver, and he's an efficient runner who wastes little motion. Lloyd needs to show better ball security than he did at USC before the Packers trust him with more than a few touches as a backup behind veteran starter Josh Jacobs. |
Ravens | No timetable for Keaton Mitchell Sat Jul 20, 10:06 AM
Baltimore Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) does not have a timetable for his return, but the team is hoping that he will be able to play at some point during the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: Derrick Henry and Justice Hill are the top two backs on the depth chart in Baltimore. Behind them, Mitchell will compete with guys like rookie RB Rasheen Ali (who we love) for the third spot. With this knee injury...and no timetable for a return...it looks like Ali could cinch up that spot in training camp. |
Texans | Joe Mixon expects a lot of work Sat Jul 20, 10:06 AM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon said he expects to receive a heavy workload this season with the Texans.
| Footballguys view: It's pretty much a consistent drumbeat of the offseason. Yes, Mixon is set to carry a large workload for the Texans. We may not see much of the veteran in the preseason because they'll work him into the ground during the regular season. Behind Mixon, Dameon Pierce should be the primary backup. From a fantasy perspective, Mixon is an RB2 with upside for Fantasy GMs. |
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