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The Dolphins waived Noel on Monday.

Noel signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in May, but he will no longer be with the team for training camp. He started in 11 games in his final collegiate season in Missouri and recorded 163 carries for 818 yards and three touchdowns. Assuming he clears waivers, Noel will look to join a team looking for backfield depth.

Broncos coach Sean Payton said Monday that Dobbins has made a swift transition into Denver's offense, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Payton noted the importance of Dobbins signing in June, rather than right on the eve of training camp. He had six weeks to get up to speed before camp and reportedly took most of the first-team reps during the first few practices (per Jon Heath of Broncos Wire). Dobbins and second-round pick RJ Harvey now figure to compete for the lead role, possibly battling into the season, while the likes of Audric Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie and Blake Watson are fighting to hang on to roster spots. Dobbins' experience and passing-down skills could keep him in a significant role even if Harvey impresses early on.

The Seahawks placed McIntosh (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

McIntosh was trying to defend his role from last year as the team's No. 3 running back, but his season will end before it started due to an ACL tear in the opening days of training camp. Damien Martinez and George Holani are now the favorites for the No. 3 job behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.