NFL Player News

Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Ford (hamstring) is week-to-week, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Ford, who suffered a hamstring injury at practice Monday, won't be available for Friday's preseason game against the Commanders and will be considered week-to-week after that. Once healthy, Ford looks like the lead candidate for the No. 2 backfield role behind Nick Chubb, but that could change if he's forced to miss a substantial amount of first-team reps. Demetric Felton, John Kelly and Hassan Hall will all get increased opportunities to compete as long as Ford is sidelined.

Wilson (undisclosed) departed Wednesday's practice early with an injury, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

The nature of Wilson's injury isn't known, but even if he's just tending to a minor issue, it could affect his availability for Friday's preseason game against the Falcons. The veteran looks primed to handle a sizable role in Miami's backfield alongside Raheem Mostert and rookie Devon Achane, so it will be worthwhile to monitor his status closely.

Harris missed Wednesday's practice due to knee soreness, Nick Wojton of USA Today reports.

Harris logged some time on a stationary bike off to the side during practice, but he hasn't yet returned to the field since injuring his knee earlier this week. He may have avoided a serious issue, but Buffalo's coaching staff could still opt for caution and hold the veteran running back out of Saturday's preseason game against the Colts. Harris joined the Bills on a one-year contract this offseason and is expected to work toward the top of the backfield depth chart when healthy.

Harris isn't practicing Wednesday due to a knee issue that he appeared to suffer Monday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Per Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo, Harris, who wasn't in uniform for the session, was spotted sporting a protective sleeve on his right leg. If Harris doesn't return to practice in short order, he'll be a candidate to sit out Saturday's preseason opener against the Colts.

Ozigbo signed a contract with the Lions on Wednesday.

Ozigbo last played with the Broncos in 2022 and appeared in four contests, mostly working on special teams. He'll now work to earn a role in Detroit's backfield.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that he expects Dobbins (undisclosed) to be back at practice "very soon," Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

For a second time in as many weeks, Harbaugh said "the ball is in [Dobbins'] court," essentially confirming that the running back's absence is related to his contract even though he's technically on the PUP list with an unspecified injury. The 24-year-old is in the final year of his rookie deal and presumably wants an extension, but his continued absence from practice this summer leaves Gus Edwards, Justice Hill and Melvin Gordon as the veteran options in Baltimore's backfield.

Vaughn is listed as the No. 3 running back on the Buccaneers' first depth chart of 2023, the team's official site reports.

The fourth-year pro began camp as the No. 2 back, but Chase Edmonds fills that slotting in the first iteration of the depth chart. However, Vaughn is better suited to be an early-down option behind starter Rachaad White, while Edmonds is a versatile, change-of-pace back that can also split out wide. Vaughn also has a longer tenure with the team, although he and Edmonds are both learning new coordinator Dave Canales' offense from scratch.

Edmonds is listed as the No. 2 running back on the first iteration of the Buccaneers' preseason depth chart, the team's official site reports.

Edmonds may ultimately serve in more of a change-of-pace role behind top back Rachaad White and even potentially split out wide at times, while Ke'Shawn Vaughn could be the primary candidate to spell White on early downs. With that in mind, it's worth noting Edmonds has logged under 100 carries in four of his first five NFL seasons.

Mack departed Tuesday's practice due to a left leg injury, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Mack sustained the injury during 7-on-7 drills when he appeared to lose his footing. Tuesday's session marked his third since joining the Cardinals last Friday. With Keaontay Ingram also tending to an abdominal injury, Corey Clement, Ty'Son Williams and Emari Demercado are the team's healthy running backs behind starter James Conner.

Hines had ACL reconstruction surgery Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Hines' surgery was inevitable after he suffered the injury in a jet ski accident in July. Although he has not officially been placed on injured reserve as of yet, that will likely be his next destination, as he has already been declared out for the 2023 campaign. He'll now work toward getting healthy to make a return in 2024.