NFL Player News
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Jerome Ford RB | CLE
Browns' Jerome Ford: Returning to practice
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Ford (undisclosed) is returning to practice in a "limited capacity" this week, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ford missed the first handful of practices with an injury that still hasn't been specified. Fellow running back Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned amid legal problems, leaving fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson and veteran Pierre Strong as the immediate competition for first-team snaps. Ford figures to jump in atop the depth chart soon enough.
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MarShawn Lloyd RB | GB
Packers' MarShawn Lloyd: Limps off field
Lloyd limped off the field at practice Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Per Demovsky, Lloyd stayed out on the field but didn't continue to practice, instead watching from behind the huddle without a helmet. Injuries and appendicitis limited him to one appearance during his rookie season, while Emanuel Wilson took 103 carries for 502 yards and four TDs in the regular season as Green Bay's No. 2 RB. Assuming Monday's injury isn't serious, Lloyd is set to compete with Wilson, Chris Brooks and others for backup roles behind returning workhorse Josh Jacobs.
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Javonte Williams RB | DAL
Cowboys' Javonte Williams: Competing for starting role
Williams and Miles Sanders seem to be competing for a starting job, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News.
It's no surprise the veteran free-agent signings are getting most of the first-team snaps during the first week of training camp, but it may not be long before rookie fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue makes a push. There's also no guarantee a starting job comes with a lot of touches, as head coach Brian Schottenheimer has hinted at using a rotation during the regular season. If nothing else, Williams' reputation as a good pass blocker should get him on the field some in the event Sanders and/or Blue ends up earning more touches.
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Jaydon Blue RB | DAL
Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: Looking good so far
Blue is having a strong first week of training camp, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Sunday that he's been impressed by Blue's speed, his "dynamic playmaking ability" and "the professionalism he's shown at this camp," per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site. The last part of the quote may be a veiled reference to when former Cowboys assistant coach Glenn Smith using the term "borderline lazy" to describe Blue in mid-July. That minor controversy aside, everything seems to be going well for Blue at his initial NFL training camp, although early reports still point to veterans Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams getting most of the first-team snaps.
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Bhayshul Tuten RB | JAC
Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten: Dealing with hamstring injury
Tuten is dealing with a hamstring injury but isn't expected to miss extended time, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.
The rookie fourth-round pick is hoping to push Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby for a role in Liam Coen's new-look Jacksonville offense. Coen doesn't consider the hamstring injury to be a major setback, but this could nonetheless hurt Tuten's chances of earning Week 1 playing time if he ends up missing more than a few days.
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Deuce Vaughn RB | DEN
Cowboys' Deuce Vaughn: Expected to return soon
Vaughn (hamstring) is expected to return to practice this week, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Vaughn has been sidelined at practice with a hamstring injury, but he may be nearing a return to action. The running back is expected to operate as a depth option behind Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders this season, likely making his greatest impact on special teams.
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Amar Johnson RB | LAC
Packers' Amar Johnson: Activated off NFI list
The Packers activated Johnson (hamstring) off the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Johnson made his return to practice Sunday after having missed the start of training camp due to a hamstring injury. The rookie undrafted free agent should now have ample opportunity to compete for a spot as one of Green Bay's backup running backs, as the team currently lacks proven talent at the position behind Josh Jacobs.
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Kenny McIntosh RB | SEA
Seahawks' Kenny McIntosh: May have torn ACL
McIntosh (knee) likely tore an ACL during practice Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Further testing needs to be done to confirm McIntosh's diagnosis, but the initial expectation is that the third-year RB suffered a major knee injury. If he did indeed tear an ACL, McIntosh would almost certainly need to miss the entire 2025 campaign. That would be a blow both to Seattle's running-back corps -- McIntosh was slated to be the team's No. 3 RB -- and to its special-teams unit, as he was expected to work as a kick returner as well. If McIntosh is unable to play this year, seventh-round rookie Damien Martinez could be asked to take on the third-RB role behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet, while Steven Sims could handle lead kick-return duties.
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J.J. Taylor RB | HOU
Texans' J.J. Taylor: Passes physical
The Texans activated Taylor (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Saturday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
Taylor passed his physical Saturday and is now able to return to practice. With Joe Mixon set to miss extended time with a foot injury, Taylor should have a chance to catch on with the team as a backup running back.
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Kenny McIntosh RB | SEA
Seahawks' Kenny McIntosh: Suffers leg injury
McIntosh suffered a leg injury during Seattle's practice Saturday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
McIntosh had to be helped off the field after suffering a leg injury during a special-teams drill. The 25-year-old was unable to put any weight on his left leg following the injury. Should he be forced to miss extended time, Steven Sims could take over his role as the team's primary kick returner.