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Warren is part of the Steelers' 53-man roster ahead of the 2022 season, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Warren made a strong impression during training camp and preseason play after joining the team as an undrafted free agent. The Oklahoma State product rushed 16 times for 48 yards while securing seven of eight targets for 54 yards and a touchdown during the preseason and ultimately beat out Anthony McFarland for a depth role in the backfield. Najee Harris is cemented as Pittsburgh's clear lead back and saw plenty of work last season, but Warren has a legitimate shot at carving out a role as the team's No. 2 running back, with Benny Snell as his competition.

Bawden (undisclosed) was placed on the Jets' injured reserve Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of NJ.com reports.

It's unclear what injury Bawden is dealing with, but he will be forced to miss the entirety of the regular season unless he can negotiate an injury settlement with the team. The 26-year-old fullback recorded one catch for 20 yards over nine games with the team in 2021, though he primarily played on special teams (164 of his 220 total snaps) over that span.

Coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday that Walker's status for Week 1 against the Broncos is in question due to his ongoing recovery from a hernia procedure, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Meanwhile, Rashaad Penny returned to the team Tuesday after a brief bout with COVID-19, per Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle. Carroll's comments effectively were a non-update on Walker, who has been sidelined since mid-August due to the aforementioned surgery. With no set timeline announced, the rookie second-rounder appears to be in limbo until he gains medical clearance.

Coach Pete Carroll said Penny returned to team facilities Tuesday from his bout with COVID-19, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Penny tested positive for COVID-19 last Thursday, ensuring that he wouldn't see any game action during the preseason. He sat out the exhibition opener due to a minor groin injury before being a healthy scratch for preseason Week 2. Penny's ability to stay healthy has been an issue throughout his career, but his impressive end to the 2021 campaign (671 yards and six TDs on the ground over the final five games) has him in good standing ahead of a Week 1 matchup with the Broncos. Helping his cause further is the fact rookie second-round pick Kenneth Walker's status for the opener is in question due to his recovery from hernia surgery, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN.com.

The Packers waived Taylor on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Taylor appeared in nine games for Green Bay last year, but the Packers will role with Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon as their only two healthy running backs ahead of the regular season. Over three preseason games, Taylor rushed 18 times for 71 yards while tallying three receptions for 17 yards.

Kansas City waived Ealy on Tuesday.

Ealy joined the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in May and spent time at running back and wide receiver during training camp. However, he didn't record any touches during the preseason and was unable to make Kansas City's 53-man roster.

The Chargers waived Brown on Tuesday.

Brown joined the Chargers as an undrafted free agent at the beginning of May, and rushed nine times for 16 yards while catching six passes for 28 yards during the preseason. It's possible that the West Virginia product winds up on a practice squad this year.

Las Vegas waived Walter on Tuesday.

No surprise here, as Walter was considered a long shot to make it through final roster cuts, as he was competing against a plethora of running backs. The journeyman has also spent time with the Jets, 49ers and Giants over the previous three seasons and will now have to look for another landing spot.

Williams has a spot on Washington's initial 53-man roster and could have a role early in the season if fellow running back Brian Robinson (lower body) isn't available, Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Coach Ron Rivera said Williams is "very similar in style" to Robinson, who is uncertain for the early part of the season after he was the victim of an armed robbery attempt over the weekend. The Commanders also have Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic, but Williams might be the one they trust to grind out yards between the tackles and play in short-yardage situations.

The Lions waived Igwebuike on Tuesday.

Earning his keep on special teams, Igwebuike appeared in every game for the Lions last year and rushed 18 times for 118 yards and a touchdown while securing seven of 10 targets for 60 yards. It is not immediately clear who Detroit plans to have at kick returner in his place.