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  • Evan Hull RB | NO

    Steelers' Evan Hull: Limited work in preseason opener

    Hull rushed six times for seven yards while securing one of three targets for six yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over Jacksonville.

    Hull spent most of the past two seasons on the Colts' practice squad but signed a reserve/future contract with Pittsburgh in January. He didn't make much of an impact in Saturday's preseason opener, and it seems most likely that he's simply competing for a spot on the Steelers' practice squad ahead of the regular season.

  • Tony Pollard RB | TEN

    Titans' Tony Pollard: Finds end zone in preseason start

    Pollard rushed the ball four times for nine yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

    Pollard played two offensive drives with the starting offense and out-carried Tyjae Spears (ankle) 4-2. The primary goal of the drives appeared to be to get Cameron Ward reps, which limited Pollard's opportunities. However, Pollard still punched in a one-yard touchdown, the Titans' only score of the game. Spears suffered an ankle injury during the contest, which could affect Pollard's workload in the regular season.

  • Tyjae Spears RB | TEN

    Titans' Tyjae Spears: Leaves stadium on crutches

    Spears (ankle) boarded the Titans' team bus on crutches and in a walking boot after Saturday's loss to Tampa Bay, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

    Spears needed a cart to get to the locker room after suffering a right leg injury in the first half of Saturday's preseason opener. After the game, head coach Brian Callahan said Spears likely has an ankle injury but will need further evaluation, per Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com, and Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports that the running back's initial diagnosis is a high-ankle sprain. If Spears has an injury that carries over into the regular season, Julius Chestnut and/or Kalel Mullings could be asked to step into a bigger role. In addition, Tony Pollard would likely need to shoulder a bigger-than-planned workload -- there had been some talk during the offseason and preseason that the pair could work in a more even split compared to last year.

  • Breece Hall RB | NYJ

    Jets' Breece Hall: Three carries in preseason opener

    Hall rushed three times for nine yards and wasn't targeted during the Jets' 30-10 preseason win over the Packers on Saturday night.

    The fourth-year pro had a chance to share a backfield with new quarterback Justin Fields for the first time in a game setting, and Hall took a pair of handoffs from the latter on the Jets' first two plays from scrimmage. Hall would net five yards on those carries and log one more touch on a first down in the red zone during the same possession, but Braelon Allen also saw action during the drive. Hall's night was done after that third rush attempt, but he could be due for more work in New York's second preseason contest next Saturday night against the Giants.

  • Kaleb Johnson RB | PIT

    Steelers' Kaleb Johnson: Little production in pro debut

    Johnson rushed the ball eight times for 20 yards in Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars. He recorded one reception on two targets for six yards.

    Jaylen Warren was rested for the game, giving Johnson the chance to work as Pittsburgh's lead back early into the third quarter. Johnson found running room hard to come by -- his longest gain on the ground went for seven yards -- but he was able to pick up tough yardage on a few occasions. His work both in pass protection and as a pass catcher remains in question, but it was a decent pro debut for Johnson.

  • Blake Corum RB | LAR

    Rams' Blake Corum: Two TDs in preseason opener

    Corum rushed nine times for 32 yards and two touchdowns while catching one of two targets for four yards in Saturday's 31-21 preseason win over the Cowboys.

    Corum got the start with the Rams resting their first stringers, and the 2024 third-round draft pick made the most of his opportunity. He capped the Rams' first two drives with touchdown runs of two and four yards. Rookie fourth-round draft pick Jarquez Hunter, who is competing with Corum for the second spot on the depth chart behind Kyren Williams, had 41 yards on 11 carries. Corum appears to be running slightly ahead of Hunter heading into the Rams' second preseason game against the Chargers next Saturday.

  • Travis Etienne RB | JAC

    Jaguars' Travis Etienne: Serves as lead back

    Etienne rushed the ball twice for six yards in Saturday's 31-25 preseason loss to the Steelers. He added one reception on one target for 10 yards.

    Etienne was on the field for the Jaguars' first offensive drive along with the starting unit, their only drive of the contest. He played all 11 snaps, while neither Tank Bigsby nor Bhayshul Tuten saw the field. This usage won't necessarily carry forward to the regular season, but it certainly suggests that Etienne remains the Jaguars' primary running back.

  • Ronnie Rivers RB | LAR

    Rams' Ronnie Rivers: Done for the day

    Rivers (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

    Rivers suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Los Angeles in 2024, though he rushed only 22 times for 99 yards in that span. The 2022 UDFA is competing for a reserve role in the Rams' backfield behind starter Kyren Williams, and he'll work to get back on the field in time to face the Chargers in preseason action on Saturday, Aug. 16.

  • Jordan Mason RB | MIN

    Vikings' Jordan Mason: Looks good in limited duty

    Mason rushed for 20 yards on four carries and failed to catch his only target in Saturday's 20-10 preseason win over the Texans.

    Getting the start with Aaron Jones held out of the lineup Minnesota's exhibition opener, Mason saw a heavy workload on the team's first drive and then checked out of the contest. Mason was very productive last season with the 49ers in Kyle Shanahan's RB-friendly scheme, but it's not yet clear how big a role he'll have with the Vikings behind Jones, who is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he amassed 1,546 scrimmage yards and played all 17 regular-season games.

  • Tyjae Spears RB | TEN

    Titans' Tyjae Spears: Carted off with leg injury

    Spears suffered a lower right leg injury in Saturday's preseason game against Tampa Bay, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

    Spears was hurt in the first half and had to be carted to the locker room. He clearly won't return to the contest, though the severity of the issue likely won't be ascertained until the running back is further assessed. This could end up being a tough blow for Spears, who is on the depth chart as Tennessee's No. 2 running back but has been discussed as a potential 1B option in a more even backfield split this year.

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