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Rawls (ankle) is anticipated to return to practice Tuesday, USA Today's Liz Mathews reports.

Rawls has been plagued by an ankle injury lately, preventing him from playing in Seattle's past two preseason games. Although he could return to practice Tuesday, it's unlikely Rawls will be ready, or risked, for Thursday's exhibition finale. Instead, his focus should be on preparing to play Week 1. With Eddie Lacy and C.J. Prosise (groin) around, though, it remains to be seen how the Seahawks divvy up their backfield touches.

Zenner (undisclosed) isn't practicing Monday, Justin Rogers of the Detroit News reports.

The Lions have been mum on the nature of Zenner's injury thus far, and it's possible that won't change. His continued absence will only give Dwayne Washington more chances to shine.

Jones is being shopped on the trade market, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

Jones' fall from Washington's starter at this time last year has been well documented, and the presence of Rob Kelley, Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine makes him expendable. It remains to be seen whether the Redskins would cut Jones if they're unable to find a trade partner, but it appears as though the team is ready to move on from him.

Morris (shoulder) played just four special teams snaps during Saturday's preseason contest.

Morris has witnessed a decline in usage during the preseason, which hints that his time in New York may be coming to an end. Morris has been supplanted by rookie Elijah McGuire, and unless he's able to acquire a bigger special teams role before the regular season, he may become expendable rather quickly.

Green rushed five times for eight yards and failed to haul in his only target during Saturday's preseason loss to the Chargers.

The undrafted free agent out of TCU was active for just two games last year and only played on special teams. Green also hasn't made an impact during the offseason, and he's been leapfrogged on the depth chart by rookie Justin Davis. Green is likely to make the team out of training camp because Lance Dunbar (knee) is expected to start the season on the PUP list. However, Green is a long shot to make a fantasy impact.

Foreman (leg) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Saints.

Foreman made quite the impression through Houston's first two exhibition tilts, rushing 16 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and catching four passes for 72 yards. After that strong start, though, he suffered a leg injury that prevented him from practicing last Thursday and playing over the weekend. At the moment, it's unclear how long Foreman is anticipated to be sidelined. With Alfred Blue (ankle) also injured, Tyler Ervin is currently the Texans' second option behind Lamar Miller at tailback, but Foreman certainly flashed the potential to push for that job once healthy.

Anderson rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown on nine carries and added seven yards on two catches in Saturday's preseason win over the Packers.

It wasn't all smooth sailing for Anderson, as four of his carries went for no gain or a loss, but he was able to put the team on the board with a 16-yard run off tackle for a score late in the first quarter. The Broncos offense will likely go as Anderson does this season, and it will be refreshing for him to return to an offense similar to that which he broke into the league with in 2014. That said, Denver is deep at the position with youngsters De'Angelo Henderson and Devontae Booker (wrist), plus veterans such as Jamaal Charles. Anderson should put up nice numbers, but he won't have a stranglehold on the position.

Hightower did not see the field in Sunday's preseason loss to the Vikings.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan has been alternating starts with his backup running backs this preseason, so expect Hightower to receive a heavy workload in Thursday's exhibition finale against the Chargers. The 31-year-old projects to be in the mix as one of Carlos Hyde's primary backups once the games begin to count.

Mostert rushed four times for 26 yards and a touchdown Sunday, but he did the majority of his damage on two receptions for 104 yards and another score in a preseason win over Minnesota.

Mostert's big night puts him in a strong position to win one of the 49ers' final roster spots heading into the season. The 25-year-old has now surpassed the century mark in both rushing (115 yards) and receiving (104 yards) -- albeit against backup defenders -- through two preseason contests. If Mostert makes the cut, he would sit low on the running back depth chart and make the majority of his contributions on special teams.

McKinnon notched a 108-yard kickoff return touchdown, rushed seven times for 27 yards and secured all four of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 32-31 preseason win over the 49ers.

McKinnon made a statement of significant proportions in Sunday's contest, showcasing his diverse skill set and game-breaking speed. The fourth-year Georgia Southern product had turned in a modest showing in his preseason debut against the Seahawks last Friday, and he'd also suffered through a down rushing season overall in 2016 while averaging just 3.4 yards per carry. Therefore, his breakout effort against the Niners was reminiscent of some of the fireworks that McKinnon often created as a complementary, change-of-pace option in his first two seasons. McKinnon figures to slot back into that role alongside Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray in 2017, likely seeing his most extensive work in the passing game and as a kick returner.