NFL Player News

Wright (foot) was placed on injured reserve by the Ravens on Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

The running back suffered a hairline fracture to his foot during the team's final preseason game last Saturday and is expected to undergo surgery, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Wright had been a strong contender for Baltimore's third running back spot behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill, but his placement on season-ending IR puts Rasheen Ali (concussion) in a position to handle that role early on.

Kelly was released by the Ravens on Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

The running back signed with the Ravens during training camp after spending most of 2023 on the Browns' practice squad. The 2018 sixth-round pick has not carried the ball in a regular-season game since 2021.

The Cowboys waived Davis on Tuesday.

Davis appeared in three regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2023 while spending most of the season on the practice squad. He entered training camp battling Deuce Vaughn and Royce Freeman for a backup running back role behind Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott. Davis didn't get a lot of opportunities across his three preseason outings, finishing with 18 carries for 60 yards while adding three catches on seven targets for 18 yards. Assuming he clears waivers, Davis could look to remain in Dallas on the practice squad or explore his opportunities elsewhere.

Williams is expected to operate as the Rams' punt returner to open the 2024 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Williams is coming off of a rather productive second professional season, registering 1,144 yards and 12 touchdowns on 228 carries while also adding 32 catches for 206 yards and three more scores over 12 contests in 2023. In regards to him operating as a punt returner in 2024, head coach Sean McVay believes that having the ball in the running back's hands more often is a good thing, saying that "it's another opportunity for him to get touches and impact the game." Williams is competing with rookie Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers for touches out of the backfield with Los Angeles this season, though Williams currently is the clear-cut No. 1 option for the team.

McFarland was released by the Dolphins on Tuesday.

Despite signing with the Dolphins just over a week ago, McFarland found himself on the outside of the 53-man roster Tuesday during final cuts. The running back was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he appeared in 17 games over his four seasons with Pittsburgh. McFarland had an uphill battle for securing a roster spot within the Dolphins crowded running back room, and he'll now look for another opportunity elsewhere in 2024.

Jones was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

The running back carried the ball 13 times for 37 yards during the preseason. Jones, who went undrafted, spent five college seasons at Stanford and USC, and ran for 2,337 yards and 24 touchdowns.

The Ravens placed Mitchell (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Mitchell is working his way back from a torn left ACL, and while his placement on the reserve/PUP list only officially rules him out for the first four games of the season, the second-year pro may not be to ready to retake the field until November. In any case, Derrick Henry is positioned to work as the clear No. 1 backfield option for Baltimore, while Justice Hill remains in town to handle pass-catching work. Rookie fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali (concussion) could work as the No. 3 man as long as Mitchell remains sidelined.

Las Vegas waived McCormick on Tuesday, per the team's official site.

McCormick led the Raiders with 60 yards during the preseason slate, but he needed 17 carries to get to that total. The 23-year-old also caught five of six passes for 18 yards. McCormick spent 2022 on IR and was on Las Vegas' practice squad all of last season. He could end up back on the team's practice squad to begin 2024 if he clears waivers.

Jordan (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Texans on Tuesday.

Across his four preseason outings with the Texans, Jordan had 21 carries for 55 yards and added five catches on six targets for 49 yards. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, he'll revert to Houston's injured reserve and be forced to sit for the entire 2024 season unless an injury settlement is reached.

Bawden was released by the Texans on Tuesday.

Bawden joined the Texans on Aug. 20 after being let go by the Jets in late July. He was competing against Andrew Beck for a fullback spot on the Texans' 53-man roster, but neither player made the cut. Bawden will look to bring his blocking ability elsewhere.