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Etienne and Tank Bigsby have handled the bulk of the reps alongside starting QB Trevor Lawrence in training camp, relative to the rest of the Jaguars' running back corps, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

In the process, Shipley suggests that the team's backfield roles are starting to be defined, with Bigsby setting the tone as an effective downhill rusher, while Etienne has been the best and most-used back in the passing game. Down the road, 2025 draftees Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen could push for playing time, but thus far, the sort of Bigsby/Etienne timeshare that was in play last season has continued during the Jaguars' ongoing training camp.

White said during Thursday's training camp practice that he's dropped down to roughly 212 pounds and has improved his quickness, conditioning and stamina heading into Year 4, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

White enters 2025 seemingly positioned for a complementary backfield role that will primarily make use of his passing-down skills, while 2024 breakout Bucky Irving dominates carries. As a pure runner, White has at times looked indecisive between the tackles, though last year was actually the most efficient of his career on the ground, with 144 carries for 613 yards (4.3 YPC) and three scores across 16 regular-season appearances. The 2022 third-round pick has only missed one regular-season game in his career to date, and he'd likely inherit a huge role if the 195-pound Irving were to miss any time, though there's also a lingering possibility that Sean Tucker (who averaged 6.2 YPC on just 50 rushes last year) pushes for more touches.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that Lloyd (groin) is not dealing with a long-term injury "but I wouldn't anticipate him this week" at practice, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Lloyd suffered what's been described as a non-contact groin injury during Monday's practice, and while it appears he'll be sidelined until at least next week, it's a positive development to hear that the 2024 third-round pick has at least avoided a long-term issue. As a rookie, Lloyd was limited to one regular-season appearance due to a combination of hip, hamstring and ankle injuries, as well as appendicitis. As long as he can get healthy and then remain on the field, Lloyd will face a real opportunity in training camp to secure the No. 2 role behind workhorse Josh Jacobs, with Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks as his competition.

The Buccaneers signed Wright on Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Wright will provide Tampa Bay extra depth at running back, as both Josh Williams and D.J. Williams are reportedly dealing with injuries. Wright spent the entirety of last season on Baltimore's injured reserve with a hairline fracture in his foot and will now compete for a spot on the Buccaneers' final roster throughout the remainder of the summer.

Abdullah (foot) tried out with the 49ers on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Abdullah has seemingly recovered from the foot injury he suffered last December and is now trying to catch on with a new team. The 32-year-old spent the 2024 season with the Raiders, where he carried the ball 66 times for 311 yards and two touchdowns in addition to hauling in 40 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns across 16 games played.

Blue got "his first good burn" with the first-team offense at Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Blue displayed elite speed and pass-catching ability with the second unit to earn a shot with Dak Prescott and the first-team offense Wednesday, and the rookie didn't disappoint. Offensive coordinator Klayton Adams raved about Blue after Wednesday's session, saying, "When the ball is in his hands, exciting things happen. He is, in my opinion, blossoming." The 2025 fifth-round pick is competing with veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders for snaps in Dallas' backfield, and it sounds like Blue might be emerging as the frontrunner. The Dallas running back room is wide open headed into the preseason, and Blue is dripping with upside as a talented runner in what should be a high-scoring offense. He checks a lot of the boxes fantasy players look for in a late-round dart throw.

Mitchell has looked like one of the most explosive players on the field early on at the Ravens' training camp, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Banner reports.

Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Mitchell would be "fighting for touches" as Baltimore's RB3 behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill, but if Mitchell is able to get back to the form he showed as a rookie, then there's a chance he will push Hill for playing time and touches. Mitchell was electric with the ball in his hands as a 2023 rookie, posting a 47-396-2 rushing line during the regular season and averaging an otherworldly 8.4 yards per carry. If Henry ever goes down with an injury, Mitchell would be a must-add in fantasy football. He's worth a late-round pick in best-ball formats.

Ford (undisclosed) took part in team drills during Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Ford resumed practicing Monday in what head coach Kevin Stefanski described as a "limited capacity," but he now appears to be fully recovered from the undisclosed injury he dealt with for roughly one week. After accepting a pay cut to remain with Cleveland earlier this offseason, Ford now finds himself facing significant backfield opportunities, as rookie second-round pick Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned amid legal issues. In the meantime, Ford and rookie fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson figure to split the majority of first-team snaps, with veteran Pierre Strong and UDFA Ahmani Marshall also battling for reps.

Shipley and AJ Dillon are the top candidates for backup roles in Philadelphia's backfield, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

The stylistic difference is drastic, with Dillon a 247-pound bruiser who has 597 career carries in the regular season. Shipley, a fourth-round pick last year, is listed at 209 pounds, and he took just 30 carries in 16 games during his initial NFL regular season. The report notes that Shipley should have a roster spot and a role on special teams even if Dillon earns the No. 2 RB role this summer. The two might ultimately be part of a committee in the event of a Saquon Barkley injury.

Cincinnati released Moss (neck) on Wednesday.

Moss, who sustained a serious season-ending neck injury in 2024, was present for OTAs but then opened training camp on the active/non-football injury list. The move will open up roster space for Trey Hendrickson, who is expected to report to camp Wednesday, to be reinstated from the reserve/did not report list. Moss's release also makes logistical sense for the Bengals' backfield, which figures to heavily feature Chase Brown while rotating Samaje Perine in for change-of-pace reps, with rookie sixth-round pick Tahj Brooks in the No. 3 role. Moss, for his part, isn't far removed from his breakout 2023 campaign with Indianapolis and should be able to resurface as a contributor elsewhere in the league, as long as he's able to get fully healthy.