NFL Player News
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Cam Skattebo RB | NYG
Giants' Cam Skattebo: Sits out preseason opener
Skattebo (hamstring) didn't play in New York's preseason win against Buffalo on Saturday.
It's no surprise that Skattebo didn't suit up, as he's been dealing with a hamstring issue for over a week. An MRI on Skattebo's hamstring early in the week showed promising results, so the hope is still that the rookie fourth-round pick will be able to see preseason action at some point. Tyrone Tracy is essentially a lock to be New York's starting running back to open the campaign, and while veteran Devin Singletary is listed as the No. 2 RB on the team's initial depth chart, per Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site, Skattebo could end up challenging Singletary for touches if he's able to get back to health and continue turning heads as he was prior to the injury.
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Travis Homer RB | CHI
Bears' Travis Homer: Exits game with calf injury
Homer is questionable to return to Sunday's preseason game against Miami due to a calf injury, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Homer appeared to tweak his calf late in the second quarter, and given that it's the preseason, the Bears likely will play it conservatively and keep the 2019 sixth-rounder sidelined for the rest of the game. Homer is competing against Kyle Monangai and Ian Wheeler for the RB3 job behind D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson (foot).
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Jeff Wilson RB | MIA
49ers' Jeff Wilson: Reuniting with Niners
The 49ers signed Wilson to a contract Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Wilson will join a Niners backfield depleted with injuries to Isaac Guerrendo (shoulder), Jordan James (finger) and Ameer Abdullah (ribs). Wilson started his NFL career with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2018 before being traded to the Dolphins in November 2022. He appeared in nine regular-season games for Miami in 2024 and posted 16 carries for 57 yards and three catches on as many targets for 19 yards. Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders will be Wilson's first opportunity to audition for a spot on San Francisco's 53-man roster.
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Dante Miller RB | NYG
Giants' Dante Miller: Strengthens push for roster spot
Miller received team recognition as the Giants' offensive player of the game following Saturday's preseason win over the Bills, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports. The running back finished the contest with 10 carries for 22 yards and seven receptions on seven targets for 80 yards.
New York's running game was mostly stifled in the matchup, so though Miller logged only 22 yards on the ground, that was second-most on the team behind Jaxson Dart's 24 yards. Where Miller really shined, though, was in the passing game -- he led New York in both receptions and receiving yards while constantly picking up extra yards after catches. Miller also got the bulk of work out of the backfield for the team, logging 41 offensive snaps, while No. 1 RB Tyrone Tracy got just five and backup Devin Singletary notched 12. It's worth noting that rookie Cam Skattebo (hamstring) didn't suit up, but he's almost certainly ahead of Miller on the depth chart as well. That said, Miller is a viable contender for No. 4 RB duties, especially with Eric Gray (undisclosed) still on the PUP list and far from a lock to make the final roster.
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Lan Larison RB | NE
Patriots' Lan Larison: Placed on injured reserve
The Patriots placed Larison (foot) on injured reserve Sunday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Larison suffered the injury during his two-yard touchdown run at the 3:25 mark in the fourth quarter of Friday's preseason win over the Commanders. He was seen in a walking boot after the game and was diagnosed with a foot injury that is severe enough for him to require season-ending surgery, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. The Patriots signed running back Deneric Prince to the roster in a corresponding move.
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Deneric Prince RB | NE
Patriots' Deneric Prince: Lands in New England
The Patriots signed Prince to a contract Sunday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Prince's addition to the Patriots' roster adds depth to the backfield after Lan Larison (leg) was placed on injured reserve. Prince spent the entire 2024 season on the Dolphins' practice squad and last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Chiefs, when he played 15 snaps on special teams across two games.
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Deon Jackson RB | DET
Lions' Deon Jackson: Catches on with Detroit
The Lions signed Jackson to a contract Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Jackson recently played in the UFL with the DC Defenders and posted 441 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 83 carries while adding seven catches for 39 yards. He last saw NFL regular-season action in 2023, when he appeared in four games between the Colts (two), Browns and Giants (one game each), and logged 14 carries for 16 yards. Jackson's addition solidifies the Lions' backfield depth while Sione Vaki (leg) is sidelined.
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Rachaad White RB | TB
Buccaneers' Rachaad White: Diagnosed with groin injury
Head coach Todd Bowles said Sunday that White was diagnosed with a groin injury and will undergo further tests to determine its severity, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
White injured his groin during the Buccaneers' 29-7 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday. An extended absence would open the door for Sean Tucker to fill in as the Bucs' RB2 behind Bucky Irving. White's practice participation over the coming week could determine his availability for Tampa Bay's next preseason game against Pittsburgh this coming Saturday.
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Audric Estime RB | NO
Broncos' Audric Estime: Handles eight carries in win
Estime rushed eight times for 21 yards and caught his lone target for 20 yards in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers.
Estime recorded the most carries of any Broncos running back, but his first rushing attempt did not come until the start of the third quarter. The second-year back has fallen down the depth chart heading into the 2025 season, and finds himself in a crowded running back room with J.K. Dobbins, rookie RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie and Blake Watson. With added competition for playing time, the possibility remains that Estime could be the odd man out at the end of the preseason. According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, Badie's work on special teams and his patience in the run game could be the reason Estime will face an uphill battle to make the team. The Notre Dame product will have his next opportunity to earn a spot on the roster when the Broncos host the Cardinals in Denver's second preseason game next Saturday night.
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Donovan Edwards RB | MIA
Jets' Donovan Edwards: Posts 63 yards in preseason opener
Edwards rushed nine times for 42 yards and caught his only target for 21 yards in Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers.
Edwards didn't log a touch until halfway through the third quarter but played well once he got into the game. The rookie running back is a contender to land on the Jets' practice squad after signing with the team in April as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan, but he's unlikely to earn a roster spot over Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis (ankle) or Kene Nwangwu (calf), the last two of whom got banged up Saturday with injuries that are expected to be minor.