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Mafah rushed 12 times for 46 yards in Friday's 27-24 preseason loss to the Saints.

Mafah was the Cowboys' busiest running back in the preseason finale, while none of Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue or Malik Davis were called into action. Mafah seemingly finds himself fourth on the depth chart behind those three aforementioned teammates, which could leave the 2025 seventh-round pick on the outside looking in if Dallas takes the traditional approach and keeps three running backs on the 53-man roster.

Brooks rushed six times for 22 yards, brought in his only target for minus-6 yards, returned one kickoff for 37 yards and lost a fumble in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.

The 2025 sixth-round pick got the start for the Bengals and touched the ball on Cincinnati's first two plays from scrimmage, netting seven yards on his first carry. Brooks subsequently fumbled the opening second-half kickoff to give the Eagles the ball at the Bengals' 43-yard line and set up a Philadelphia field goal. The relatively unremarkable night put a cap on a modest preseason for Brooks, who rushed 13 times for 49 yards, posted a 4-22-0 receiving line and ran back two kickoffs for 66 yards over three exhibitions. Brooks' biggest competitor for a depth running back/returner role, Gary Brightwell, also coughed up the ball once Friday, so it could be a proverbial coin flip between the two in terms of final cuts.

Tracy (neck) is dealing with a stinger, but it is not believed to be a major injury, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Tracy left Friday's preseason victory over the Jets with the injury, but head coach John Harbaugh indicated afterward it is not a serious setback. Tracy had four carries for 37 yards and a touchdown prior to his exit, which is the showing he needed in what is now a crowded Giants running back room.

Harris rushed 11 times for 39 yards and added a 20-yard reception on his lone target in Friday's 23-6 preseason win over the Jets.

Harris was the first running back to record a touch for the Giants in Friday's preseason finale, which Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary sat out. Fellow RB Tyrone Tracy (neck) left the game in the second quarter and didn't return, though Tracy managed to clear concussion protocol. The Giants may opt to keep all four of Skattebo, Singletary, Harris and Tracy on their roster once they cut down to 53 players for the regular season.

Tucker rushed five times for 15 yards and secured his only target for minus-1 yard in the Buccaneers' 19-0 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Friday.

Tucker closed out a relatively non-descript preseason with Friday's showing, although it began in promising fashion courtesy of an eight-yard run on Tampa Bay's first play from scrimmage. Tucker almost certainly has the No. 3 running back job sewn up, but he may have an uphill battle for consistent week-to-week touches as long as Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell are healthy in front of him.

Etienne (ankle) is being evaluated to diagnose the extent of his injury, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Etienne rushed one time for two yards in Friday's preseason finale against the Texans. The running back is set to be the starting kick and punt returner for the Panthers, as well as the primary depth behind the split backfield of Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) and Jonathon Brooks. If Etienne's injury requires him to miss the Week 1 game against the Bears, AJ Dillon will likely be the No. 3 running back, while Jimmy Horn and David Moore could return kicks and punts.

Robinson rushed five times for 14 yards and a touchdown, caught his only target for nine yards and lost a fumble in Friday's 17-12 preseason win over the Dolphins.

Robinson played the first quarter with most of Atlanta's starters as the Falcons held Bijan Robinson out of the exhibition slate. Brian Robinson, an offseason acquisition, capped the opening drive with a three-yard touchdown run but lost a fumble two drives later, matching Tua Tagovailoa's fumble on the possession in between. Come Week 1 against the Steelers, Brian is expected to work as Bijan's top backup in an all-Robinson 1-2 punch.

Trayanum (neck) has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday night's preseason finale against the Giants.

Trayanum suffered a possibly significant neck injury in the third quarter and is on his way to the hospital. The running back remains conscious and in control of his extremities. The undrafted free agent out of Toledo signed with the Jets in early May and is competing for a depth role.

Tracy (neck) cleared concussion protocol but will not return to Friday's preseason game against the Jets, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

Tracy sustained an apparent neck injury during an eight-yard run in the second quarter. The good news for the third-year running back is that he was not diagnosed with a concussion, and he'll finish his night with four carries for 37 yards and a touchdown. How Tracy's neck reacts over the coming days will determine what his practice participation will look like leading up to Week 1 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Stevenson didn't play in a preseason loss to the Browns on Thursday.

The Patriots rested their projected regular-season starters Thursday, so Stevenson's absence was par for the course. He didn't see any game action during the preseason slate but appears back to full health after dealing with a minor undisclosed injury in late July. Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, who is dealing with an ankle injury but is expected to be ready for Week 1, are slated to share backfield duties for New England during the upcoming campaign.