NFL Player News

Boone (quad) is expected to be placed on IR, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Klis notes that the plan is for Boone to remain on the team's 53-man roster Tuesday, before landing on IR on Wednesday. In that context, Boone could be back in action as soon as Week 4. In the meantime, Royce Freeman is slated to handle the Broncos' No. 3 RB role behind Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams.

Clement was cut by the Giants on Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Early camp reports hinted at Clement pushing Devontae Booker for a backup role, but it seems instead the former Eagle was surpassed by rookie sixth-round pick Gary Brightwell. Clement can block, catch passes and play special teams; it's his lack of explosiveness as a runner that seems to be the issue.

The Eagles waived Huntley (ribs) on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Huntley injured his ribs during the Eagles' first preseason contest against the Steelers and has been listed as day-to-day since. The 23-year-old appeared in five games for the Eagles last year, recording five carries for 19 yards. His versatility as a return man could warrant him some attention on waivers, but he is likely to land on a practice squad somewhere.

Reynolds was let go by the Lions on Tuesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Reynolds was a feel-good storyline in Detroit given his impressive preseason production despite signing with the team the day before the exhibition opener. While his efforts ultimately weren't enough to convince the team to give him a roster spot, it wouldn't be a surprise if Reynolds were to get a chance on the practice squad.

Jones could be the Saints' No. 2 running back heading into the regular season, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.

Jones is at least the No. 3 running back behind Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray, especially after Devonta Freeman was released Tuesday. However, the 30-year-old Murray took limited snaps during training camp before being significantly outproduced by the 23-year-old Jones during the preseason. Even if Murray remains in the No. 2 role early on this season, it wouldn't be a surprise if Jones were to take it from him at some point down the road.

Patterson appears to have a spot on Washington's initial 53-man roster, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

The undrafted rookie out of Buffalo is one of three running backs left on the roster after Peyton Barber was released Tuesday morning, though it is possible Washington re-signs Barber after cutdown day (and thus avoids guaranteeing his salary). Even if Barber is brought back, the willingness to risk losing him suggests Washington is comfortable with Patterson in the No. 3 role. The rookie likely won't match Barber's contributions as a blocker or coverage man on special teams, but Patterson could get some touches on kick returns and would also offer a more explosive element if Washington ever needed to replace an injured Antonio Gibson or J.D. McKissic.

Williams was let go by Washington on Monday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Williams was considered a long shot to land on Washington's 53-man roster, as he was slotting fifth on the depth chart. The question now is whether the Football Team will keep three or four running backs on the roster. The sixth-year back suited up for five games with the team in 2020, registering just five yards on one carry.

Kansas City waived Thompson on Monday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Thompson failed to reach the 4.0 YPC mark in either of his two seasons with the Chiefs, across which span he logged a total of 26 regular-season appearances. With Jerick McKinnon and Darrel Williams (head) around to provide depth behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), and Derrick Gore having put together a solid preseason, Thompson's spot on the roster was rendered superfluous. The third-year pro will look for another opportunity elsewhere in the league.

The Ravens placed Dobbins (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

Dobbins sustained a season-ending ACL tear during Saturday's preseason game against Washington, so his shift to IR doesn't come as any sort of surprise. The transaction officially rules him out for the 2021 campaign. With Dobbins out of the picture this season, Gus Edwards appears slated to kick off Sept. 13's season opener against the Raiders as Baltimore's backfield leader, with Ty'Son Williams and Justice Hill (ankle) also available to share the workload. The Ravens may also still consider adding further running back depth.

Coach John Harbaugh confirmed that Williams will have a spot on the initial 53-man roster, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports. "You do the math, he's there," Harbaugh said Monday. "He'll be out there playing, and he's ready to go."

After making a push this summer to replace Justice Hill as the No. 3 running back, Williams may even enter Week 1 as the No. 2. The Ravens lost J.K. Dobbins to a torn ACL on Saturday, leaving Gus Edwards as the only back on the roster with more than 70 NFL carries. Williams is a 2020 UDFA who spent his rookie season on Baltimore's practice squad, and he'll likely be ticketed for single-digit carries if he does have a part in the game plan Week 1 at Las Vegas.