NFL Player News

Ali (undisclosed) was cleared to participate in Monday's training camp practice, Sam Cohn of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Ali has been held out of each of the Ravens' first two preseason games while tending to an undisclosed injury. His return to the practice field Monday is a positive sign in his recovery and puts the 2024 fifth-rounder on track to play against the Commanders in Friday's preseason finale. Ali is slated to serve as Baltimore's primary returner on kickoffs while serving as the RB3 behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill.

Pierce (hamstring) participated in Monday's training camp practice, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Pierce has been held out of practice the last two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to on-field work, putting him on track to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Bengals. Pierce, Will Shipley and Carson Steele are battling for a depth spot in the Eagles' backfield, with Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby currently listed as the top running backs on the depth chart.

Benson (knee) was waived/injured by the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Benson has been in and out of practice throughout training camp due to lingering issues with his surgically repaired left knee that kept him sidelined after Week 4 last season. Arizona made two notable additions to its backfield this offseason in 2026 third overall pick Jeremiyah Love (ankle) and free-agent addition Tyler Allgeier and still retains long-time starter James Conner (foot). Assuming Benson clears waivers Tuesday, he'll revert to injured reserve.

Estime (ankle) participated in practice Monday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Estime had missed some time due to an ankle injury, but the running back's return to Monday's walkthrough session will enable him to re-enter the depth equation in a New Orleans backfield that's dealing with several injuries. In seven regular-season games with the Saints last season, Estime carried 46 times for 198 yards and one touchdown, adding 12 catches for 102 yards.

Jeanty (ankle) didn't participant in practice Monday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

The Raiders experienced a scare when Jeanty went down during Sunday's session and couldn't put any pressure on his right leg as he left the field. Later Sunday evening, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Jeanty suffered a sprained ankle that wasn't considered to be a long-term concern, but the second-year running back predictably will require some time on the sideline. Rookie fourth-rounder Mike Washington likely will take on most of the first-team reps during Jeanty's absence.

Coach Mike LaFleur said Monday that Love is progressing in his recovery from a high-ankle sprain but will remain sidelined this week, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Love emerged from preseason Week 1 with an ankle injury that eventually was revealed to be severe enough to require a multi-week absence. While LaFleur relayed last Thursday that Love won't need surgery, the rookie third overall pick won't play again during exhibition season, meaning his next chance for game action is Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Chargers. If Love isn't able to go in the season opener, Tyler Allgeier likely will be Arizona's lead runner in that contest.

Chandler suffered a knee injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Rams that is feared to be serious, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

The report notes that Chandler is still being evaluated, but the expectation is that he will miss some time. The running back had been competing for a depth role in the Saints' banged-up backfield, and since he sustained his injury, the team added Zamir White via a trade with the 49ers.

Johnson (lower leg) didn't practice Monday, Ryan Miller of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports.

Per the report, Johnson, who hasn't practiced since Aug. 8, was on the field before Saturday's preseason game against the Browns wearing a sleeve on his right leg. At this stage, he doesn't seem likely to suit up for the Bills' exhibition finale, but when he is able able to return to the field, Johnson will have a chance to re-enter the equation in a Buffalo backfield led by James Cook that also includes Ray Davis.

Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Croskey-Merritt (lower body) will work on the side with the Commanders' training staff this week, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Per Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C., Croskey-Merritt pulled up at the end of a catch and run at Thursday's practice, which kept him sidelined for Saturday's preseason game in Detroit. Quinn relayed to Keim that Croskey-Merritt is tending to a lower-body injury and likely will return to practice next week. Meanwhile, fellow RB Rachaad White (hamstring) will be back on the practice field Monday as a limited participant.

Coach Dan Quinn said White (hamstring) will participate in individual drills at Monday's practice, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

White has been sidelined since last Wednesday due to a hamstring injury and didn't suit up for Saturday's preseason game at Detroit. Now that he's back in the mix at practice, he can continue staking a claim to a Commanders backfield that currently is without top incumbent Jacory Croskey-Merritt (lower body).