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Upstart Broncos running back C.J. Anderson, who had been competing nicely for a roster spot, was carted from the practice field on Thursday. According to DenverBroncos.com contributor Andrew Mason, Anderson was unable to put any weight on his right leg as he was helped onto the cart. 

Green Bay Packers " data-canon="Green Bay Packers" data-type="SPORTS_OBJECT_TEAM" id="shortcode0"> running backs <player idref= (knee) and <player idref= Eddie Lacy (hamstring) were limited to individual drills Tuesday. They're part of a crowded backfield competition that includes rookie Johnathan Franklin.

Cardinals rookie running back Andre Ellington, who had been out with a concussion, resumed practicing Tuesday, reports the Arizona Republic.

Browns running back Trent Richardson will play a couple series Thursday against the Lions, Cleveland coach Rob Chudzinski said. Richardson sat out the preseason opener with a shin injury.

Dolphins running back Lamar Miller "is a first- and second-down back," the Sun-Sentinel says. "Daniel Thomas is the third-down back. He’s a better pass blocker, receiver, and short-yardage runner."

The paper dismisses Miller's stated goal of 1,500 rushing yards, saying Miller won't get the 300-plus carries needed to approach that number.

"Miller has the speed and moves to be an effective back in the NFL, but so do about 30 or 40 other guys. Miller has to prove he’s an effective ball carrier," the report said. "The best way to judge Miller is to look at his yards per carry, and if he’s around 4.3, and he stays healthy, it’s been a fairly productive year."

Cardinals running back Ryan Williams underwent a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right knee about 10 days ago, reports the Arizona Republic. Williams tore his patellar tendon nearly two years ago and is still having trouble with the knee.

Williams is doubtful  to play Saturday against the Cowboys, the report said.

Fantasy players might wish it were otherwise, but the clear indication from Broncos practices is that running backs" data-canon="Ronnie Hillman" data-type="SPORTS_OBJECT_PLAYER" id="shortcode0"><player idref= and Montee Ball will "share the workload in a variety of down-and-distance situations," reports ESPN. com. "And Knowshon Moreno and Jacob Hester figure to at least be in the third-down mix as well at times."

When Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles went down with a foot injury in practice Monday, rookie Knile Davis took his place with the first team. Davis has already moved past veteran Shaun Draughn and second-year running back Cyrus Gray to No. 2 on the depth chart, reports ESPN.

"He went down. I had to get in, step in and play my role," Davis said. "[Coach Andy Reid's] whole goal was to build a team where if one man went down the next man would step up."

Reid said that the reps that Davis got with the first-team offense were invaluable.

"It was good work for Knile today, if you want to take a positive from it," Reid said. "It gives another guy an opportunity to practice. That's how I look at it. It allowed Knile, our young running back, to get good work with the ones."

The Cardinals have welcomed running back Rashard Mendenhall back to full practice and will get rookie Andre Ellington back in action soon as he makes his way back from a concussion. But third-year back Ryan Williams remains day-to-day with knee issues according to the official team website. 

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce missed only one practice with the left knee injury he suffered in Baltimore's preseason opener. Pierce practiced Monday and should play in the second preseason game against the Falcons.