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Robinson (Achilles) will not begin training camp on the PUP list, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

Coach Doug Pederson said Robinson's ability to avoid the PUP list to open camp "says a lot." Still, Pederson said the plan remains to "be cautious with [Robinson] and make sure he's ready when he's ready," an indication that the team won't rush the running back in his recovery. With 2021 first-round pick Travis Etienne in the fold and eager to make an impression on the NFL field, the Jaguars have the luxury of being able to take a cautious approach toward Robinson's recovery from a torn Achilles that he suffered in late December. It remains to be seen when Robinson will receive clearance to resume practicing in full, but all signs indicate his recovery process has been positive thus far. Sidestepping the PUP list to begin training camp offers reason for encouragement about Robinson's chances of being available Week 1, or at least much earlier than expected.

Davis-Price has an opportunity to secure the primary backup role to Elijah Mitchell in training camp, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Mitchell had a breakout rookie campaign in 2021, so there's no controversy as to who will head the 49ers backfield this season. However, the change-of-pace/backup role is up for grabs, and Davis-Price is in prime position to prove his meddle and claim the job if he can outperform veteran Jeff Wilson and San Francisco's third-round pick from a year ago, Trey Sermon. From a fantasy perspective, Davis-Price shouldn't project to be an impact player Week 1 if Mitchell stays healthy this preseason, but the former possesses the north-south physical running style to produce rushing stats and touchdown potential should he be called upon to start this season.

Perine (undisclosed) was placed on the Bengals' active/PUP list Saturday.

Perine can be removed from this list and practice at any point before the regular season, but he will need to first receive a corresponding medical clearance. The running back's addition to this list comes as somewhat of a surprise after he went through voluntary OTAs without any reported injuries. Perine played 16 games as the Bengals' secondary running back behind Joe Mixon last season, recording 442 scrimmage yards and two scores on 82 total touches, but he likely will have to compete with fellow backup Chris Evans to maintain this spot heading into the regular season.

The Rams will place Williams (foot) on the active/PUP list to open training camp, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.

Williams is in the midst of his recovery from a broken foot suffered in early June during L.A.'s offseason program. At the time, coach Sean McVay told Cameron DeSilva of USA Today that the rookie fifth-round pick would be sidelined until the early portion of training camp, which starts for the Rams on Saturday. Williams is eligible to practice and take part in preseason action at any point, so once he's healthy he'll vie for slotting behind the team's top running backs Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson.

Taylor (undisclosed) has been placed on the PUP list ahead of training camp, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

The same applies to fellow running back Kylin Hill, who is bouncing back from a torn ACL that he suffered last October. Both players can come off the PUP list at any time during training camp, and once they do, the duo will slot in behind Green Bay's top backfield options Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon.

Edwards (knee) has been placed on the active/PUP list by the Ravens, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

Also landing on the list is fellow running back J.K. Dobbins, who, like Edwards, is working his way back from a torn ACL that he suffered prior to the start of the 2021 regular season. Either of the players can come off the PUP list at any time during training camp, though neither has a concrete timetable for a return to practice. When healthy, Dobbins profiles as the Ravens' top backfield option, with Edwards next in line for carries, and in that context the status of the duo will need to be closely monitored ahead of Week 1. Also in the team's backfield mix are Mike Davis, Tyler Badie and Justice Hill (Achilles).

Dobbins (knee) has been placed on the active/PUP list by the Ravens, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

The same applies to fellow running back Gus Edwards, who, like Dobbins, is bouncing back from a torn ACL that he suffered prior to the start of the 2021 regular season. Both players can come off the PUP list at any time during training camp, though neither has a concrete timetable for a return to practice. While there's been some speculation that Dobbins is no lock to be ready for Week 1 action, the 2020 second-rounder -- who profiles as the Ravens' top backfield option when healthy -- recently declared he's sure he'll be ready to play by that time.

Jacobs (undisclosed) participated in Thursday's training camp practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

The Raiders won't practice in pads until next week, but Jacobs' participation in Thursday's drills demonstrate that he's past the undisclosed issue that caused him to miss time during the team's OTAs. As the coming season approaches, the 2019 first-rounder heads a running back corps that also includes Kenyan Drake, Brandon Bolden and rookie fourth-rounder Zamir White. With the Raiders having declined Jacobs' fifth-year contract option, the 24-year-old approaches the coming campaign in a contract year with much to prove. If he can stay healthy, look for Jacobs to continue to handle a key early-down role for Las Vegas, with Drake mixing in and both Bolden and White also candidates to earn touches. Though Reed and Vic Tafur both suggest that White has the potential to start down the road, it remains to be seen how heavily he'll be used as a rookie. Regardless of how the Raiders' carries end up being distributed, however, the team's backfield will be working within the framework of an offense that's been fortified by the addition of elite wideout Davante Adams.

As he approaches his third NFL campaign, Edwards-Helaire believes that he'll improve from getting in a full offseason of work for the first time in his pro career, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. "This offseason, it was pretty much getting back to the basics, being able to have a full offseason," Edwards-Helaire noted. "That was one of the things Coach (Andy) Reid and I talked about. He said, 'This is really your first real offseason in the NFL.' Really, health was the biggest thing."

As a rookie in 2020, Edwards-Helaire's first NFL offseason was mostly virtual due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, while the running back dealt with gallbladder surgery last offseason. At this stage, he indicated that he feels great heading into training camp, as he looks to move past the injuries (to his left knee and left collarbone) that slowed him down in 2021. Looking ahead, the 23-year-old is projected to lead a backfield that also includes Ronald Jones, Jerick McKinnon, Derrick Gore and Isiah Pacheco. However, Taylor does suggest that with a strong effort this summer, Jones could challenge Edwards-Helaire for the starting job in a Kansas City offense that will be operating without playmaking wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was traded to Miami in March.

Drake (ankle) has received medical clearance to begin training camp, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Drake will retake the practice field for the first time since undergoing December ankle surgery, and subsequently missing June minicamp. The 28-year-old veteran will look to compete to reprise his complementary role alongside top option Josh Jacobs (undisclosed) during the 2022 campaign, though rookie fourth-rounder Zamir White and Brandon Bolden could offer competition for touches.