New Orleans released Akers on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Akers was a solid contributor in 2024, rushing 104 times for 444 yards (4.3 YPC) and two scores across 17 regular-season games split between the Vikings and Texans. He also demonstrated impressive red-zone versatility, securing 14 of 18 targets for 68 yards and three additional touchdowns. The veteran running back couldn't carve out a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster behind Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and Devin Neal, but Akers figures to draw interest around the league from teams in need of reliable backfield depth.

The Dolphins cut Shampklin on Monday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Shampklin signed with the Dolphins earlier this month but was mere backfield depth, as Miami navigated injuries to De'Von Achane (calf) and Jaylen Wright (leg) to close out the preseason. Shampklin rushed six times for 46 yards and caught two passes for 18 yards during the preseason.

Ogunbowale is expected to earn a roster spot in the initial 53-man roster projection compiled by DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com.

This is not shocking news, as Ogunbowale has organizational history on his side. He's filled a third-down role for the last three seasons in Houston and served on special teams. He's even been used as an emergency kicker. There could be an early-season bump in activity if Joe Mixon (ankle) opens the regular season on the reserve/non-football injury list.

Brooks is one of five running backs projected to make the initial 53-man roster, per DJ Bein-Aime of ESPN.com.

There's a big caveat to Brooks grabbing one of those spots; it may depend on whether the Texans have Joe Mixon (ankle) open the season on the reserve/non-football injury list. Brooks has experience on special teams and at fullback, so that versatility could win him a spot outright, but the most likely path involves Mixon being unavailable for Week 1.

Jordan had 13 carries for 55 yards in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions.

All of Jordan's work came during the second half of the preseason finale, which indicates the Texans are unlikely to grant him a spot on the initial 53-man roster. There may be an available spot if Joe Mixon (ankle) opens the regular season on the reserve/non-football injury list, but that opening could go to British Brooks, who brings versatility on special teams and an ability to play fullback.

Williams rushed eight times for 28 yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the Buccaneers' 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night. He also returned three kickoffs for 108 yards.

Williams put forth a solid case in his final bid for a spot on the 53-man roster, particularly with his work as a returner. The LSU product's ability to contribute on special teams could give him some leverage in the coaching staff's eyes, but come the regular season, Williams will find touches from scrimmage hard to come by as long as the top trio of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White (groin) and Sean Tucker is healthy.

Spears (ankle) remained in a walking boot at practice Friday, Nick Suss of The Tennessean reports.

Spears suffered a right high-ankle sprain in the Titans' preseason opener against the Buccaneers on Aug. 9, and he hasn't returned to practice yet. The running back has not been placed on the active/PUP list, so there's a belief that he will be able to return to action somewhere near the beginning of the regular season, but he appears unlikely to be ready to go for the team's opener Sunday, Sept. 7 in Denver. If Spears is unavailable against the Broncos, Julius Chestnut seems to be the top candidate to operate as the No. 2 option in the backfield behind starter Tony Pollard.

Knight racked up 83 yards and a touchdown on five carries and had one kick return for 27 yards during Saturday's 20-10 preseason win against the Raiders.

In a game in which the Cardinals' top two running backs James Conner and Trey Benson didn't suit up, Knight was the second RB with a touch behind Michael Carter and logged rushes in each of the first three quarters, culminating in a 67-yard TD in which he outran the Raiders defense near the end of the third quarter. It'll be Knight's final impression ahead of roster cuts Tuesday, but considering DeeJay Dallas is all but locked in as a return specialist, Knight may lose out in the numbers game due to Carter's and Emari Demercado's experience with Arizona's system.

The Jets waived Toafili on Sunday.

Toafili was facing an uphill battle to make the team's final roster after he signed with them as an undrafted free agent in July. He carried the ball 109 times for 456 yards and three touchdowns last season at Florida State and could be a candidate to land on the Jets' practice squad.

Jefferson rushed the ball eight times for 41 yards in Friday's 23-13 preseason win over the Vikings. He added one reception on one target for 11 yards.

Jefferson was the final Titans' back to enter Friday's game, though he did mix in with Jordan Mims throughout the second half. Jefferson was the more efficient back of the duo, with much of his yardage coming on a 29-yard attempt that he immediately followed up with an 11-yard reception. His usage suggests he has a limited chance to make the roster heading into the regular season, though Jefferson did conclude the preseason impressively.