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Singletary is poised to receive a significant share of the backfield carries after the release of LeSean McCoy, which was reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

While the Bills made a point of suggesting McCoy was still "the guy" in Buffalo after drafting Singletary in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, that thought process quickly dissipated after the rookie put together an excellent training camp. The 21-year-old will likely still split time with Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon to start, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Singletary take on more of the backfield reps as the season progresses considering Gore's advanced age (36 years old) and Yeldon's pigeonholed role as the pass-catching threat out of the backfield.

Kerwynn Williams was released by the Saints on Friday, Charean Williams of CBS Sports reports.

Williams latched on with the Saints in camp this season, but he couldn't do enough to earn a roster spot. The journeyman will look to land another opportunity elsewhere prior to Week 1.

Rodgers was released by the Saints on Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Rodgers had been with the Saints for the last three-plus weeks but was unable to impress enough to make the final roster. Rodgers put in some decent work with the Buccaneers over the last three seasons but hasn't had much staying power in the league.

The Panthers cut Artis-Payne on Friday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

The 2015 fifth-round pick spent the past four years in Carolina, taking 118 carries for 491 yards and five touchdowns in 32 games. The Panthers' decision to cut Artis-Payne suggests rookie fifth-round pick Jordan Scarlett will enter Week 1 with the No. 2 spot on the depth chart at running back. It's also a good sign for Reggie Bonnafon and Elijah Holyfield.

Wilds was released by the 49ers on Friday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Wilds signed with the 49ers on two separate occasions in training camp but ultimately wasn't able to stick with the team. San Francisco remains comfortable regarding running back depth with Tevin Coleman, Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert all available candidates for the 53-man roster.

Bohanon was released by the Packers on Friday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Bohanon joined Green Bay while top fullback Danny Vitale was sidelined with a calf injury and never had a strong chance to make the 53-man roster. The veteran fullback offers upside as a blocker and special-teams asset.

Anderson's injury has been confirmed as a torn ACL in his right knee, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Anderson tore the same ligament last September at Oklahoma, marking his third season-ending injury in four collegiate campaigns. He managed just nine yards on 13 carries during the preseason, but he showed some aptitude in the passing game with five catches for 58 yards on six targets. Once viewed as a potential first-round pick, Anderson was selected in the sixth round and now will miss his entire rookie season.

Rawls was released by the Jaguars on Friday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Rawls missed time in training camp due to a hamstring injury and struggled to make an impact after retaking the field, totaling just eight carries for 24 yards and three catches for 19 yards in two preseason appearances. The 26-year-old running back flashed in 2015 when he broke out in Seattle, but he has not surpassed 500 scrimmage yards or 4.0 YPC in a season since. In Rawls' absence, Elijah Hood and Devante Mays (ankle) will face slightly better odds of making the initial 53-man roster.

The Titans cut Barnes on Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Barnes latched on with the Titans in late April and saw heavy usage during the preseason, but he ultimately didn't show well enough to earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster. The Kansas State product boasts impressive measurables and rushed for 1,355 yards and 12 touchdowns on 256 carries in his final collegiate season. He shouldn't have much difficulty earning a chance for a depth spot elsewhere in the league.

McKinnon (knee) is expected to be placed on injured reserve and may have to undergo surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

General manager John Lynch said Wednesday that McKinnon had suffered a setback during practice Tuesday, and it now looks like surgery may be on tap for the running back. His season is not officially over, as Rapoport reports that the 49ers are still open to McKinnon returning eventually, but the tailback is now slated to miss a significant amount of time. Tevin Coleman and Matt Breida are now the clear top options in San Francisco's backfield to open the season.