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Hubbard appears likely to operate in a committee with third-year pro Jonathon Brooks in the Panthers' backfield this season, Ben Cooper of Roundtable Sports reports.

Hubbard slotted in behind Rico Dowdle at running back with Carolina in 2025, notching just 511 rushing yards and one touchdown, the latter of which was a career low, over 134 carries in 15 regular-season contests. With Dowdle heading to Pittsburgh via free agency this offseason, Hubbard seemed likely to return to being the Panthers' RB1 in 2026, but he may not run away with the job. Jonathon Brooks is entering his third season in the league, but he has missed all but three contests during his first two campaigns while recovering from a pair of ACL injuries. Brooks was selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and Hubbard is expected to split reps with the 23-year-old this season, likely ceding the majority of snaps to the youngster in clear passing situations. Hubbard has the more proven track record, but he'll have to prove that his disappointing 2025 campaign was just an anomaly, or he'll likely have a limited ceiling from a fantasy perspective again this season.

Price (lower body) participated in Wednesday's walkthrough, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Price sat out last Friday's practice due to lower-body soreness but progressed to running on a side field Tuesday before Wednesday's development. The Seahawks posted their first unofficial depth chart of training camp this week, and Price was listed as the No. 2 RB behind George Holani and ahead of Emanuel Wilson. Price's status as a 2026 first-round pick indicates he'll be a part of game plans from the start of his NFL career, but he also seems likely to be in some sort of timeshare with Holani and even Wilson. First, though, Price will focus on getting healthy.

Johnson was listed as the No. 3 RB on the Chiefs' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's preseason opener, Pete Grathoff of the Kansas City Star reports.

While preseason depth charts can often be taken with a grain of salt, slotting behind starter Kenneth Walker does remain up for grabs, with Emari Demercado (listed second) and Brashard Smith (listed fourth) also in the mix. With that in mind, GM Brett Veach noted that "Smith, who was here last year...adds value as a dynamic speed element and his return game as a punt kick returner," while "Demercado is a veteran guy that has always been good in the pass protection game, and he's a reliable receiver." In reference to Johnson, who the team took in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Veach said, "He has more of a total skillset. He's just young. So I think once he figures out how to consistently throw his hat and hands in there on a consistent basis, I think we all know what he can do running the ball, and he's a really good route runner, too." With all that in mind, it's plausible that Demercado opens the season in a change-of-pace role, with Johnson perhaps next in line for early-down work if Walker misses time, while Smith provides both backfield depth and special-teams utility.

The 49ers signed White on Wednesday.

San Francisco worked out White on Monday, and the team liked what it saw enough to offer him a one-year deal. The club is already dealing with a number of injuries in its backfield, including to veteran starter Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed) and 2025 fifth-rounder Jordan James (ribs).

New England waived Montgomery (undisclosed) with an injury designation Wednesday.

In a corresponding transaction, the Patriots signed running back Hassan Haskins. If Montgomery is not claimed by another club during the current waiver period, he'll revert to New England's injured reserve list and be bound to spend the entire 2026 season there.

New England signed Haskins on Wednesday.

In a corresponding transaction, the Patriots waived running back Myles Montgomery (undisclosed) with an injury designation. Haskins suited up in 12 games with the Chargers in 2025, handling 17 total carries for 47 yards and catching all four of his total targets for 13 yards. He also handled some kick return duties.

Blue is listed as the No. 2 RB behind Javonte Williams on the Cowboys' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's preseason opener, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Per Watkins, both Blue and Phil Mafah -- who is listed third by the team -- have looked good at training camp thus far, while Malik Davis slots in behind the aforementioned top three. While noting the unofficial nature of the team's current backfield listing, Blue is still a player to monitor on the fantasy radar should he indeed head into the regular season as Williams' top understudy.

Dobbins, who was forced out of Monday's practice with a soft-tissue injury, was present for Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Dobbins went through individual drills during Tuesday's session, and his continued presence on the field a day later is a good sign ahead of Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons. That said, we'd be surprised to see the running back get any reps in that contest given his recent injury, and if he ends up being held out, his next chance to see game action will occur Aug. 21 against Green Bay.

Minnesota waived Mims on Wednesday.

In a corresponding transaction, the Vikings signed running back Jermar Jefferson. Mims' stint in Minnesota ended up lasting just a little more than two weeks, and he'll now become a free agent again unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

The Vikings signed Jefferson on Wednesday.

In a corresponding transaction, Minnesota waived running back Jordan Mims. Jefferson suited up for just two games last season with Arizona, playing a total of six snaps, all of which came on special teams.