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Coach Mike McDaniel said Thursday that he expects Achane (shoulder) will return to practice "sooner rather than later," Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

The rookie has been a limited participant in a non-contact jersey this week, working his way back after suffering a shoulder injury Aug. 19 in Miami's second preseason game. With Jeff Wilson (abdomen) on IR and out for at least the first four games, the Dolphins have Achane, Salvon Ahmed (neck) and Chris Brooks as options to spell starting running back Raheem Mostert, who has played more than 11 games twice in eight seasons. Achane has a nice chance to earn snaps and touches once he gets his shoulder injury sorted out.

McIntosh (knee) is uncertain to be available for the Week 1 matchup against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official website reports.

The Seahawks selected McIntosh with the 237th overall pick in the seventh round of April's draft. Although he's been nursing a sprained left knee since early in camp, there was never much doubt about McIntosh earning a spot on the 53-man roster. More clarity on his status for Week 1 will be gained when Seattle releases its initial injury report next week. The rookie is expected to back up Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet and DeeJay Dallas to start the year.

Demercado has gone from undrafted free agent to a member of the Cardinals' active roster ahead of their Week 1 game in Washington, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Demercado beat out the likes of Stevie Scott, Corey Clement and Ty'Son Williams to earn the No. 3 running back role behind James Conner and Keaontay Ingram. The Cardinals foreshadowed this move when they played him as their third back behind Conner and Ingram in their second preseason game against Kansas City. The TCU product rushed 215 times for 1,102 yards and 10 touchdowns while securing 25 receptions for 159 yards and an additional score over his final two collegiate seasons.

Miller missed Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Coach Dennis Allen declined to say if the injury is a threat to the rookie's Week 1 availability, which takes on greater importance with Alvin Kamara suspended for the first three games of the season. Jamaal Williams is expected to start, with RB/WR Kirk Merritt and practice-squad addition Tony Jones being the other options besides Miller for backfield depth.

Foreman (chest/ribs) is practicing Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

This confirms that Foreman avoided a serious injury when he left Saturday's preseason matchup with Buffalo to have his chest/ribs evaluated. He didn't reenter the game but did stay on the sideline in uniform joking with teammates, so a quick return to practice isn't surprising. It's hard to project Foreman's role for Week 1 against Green Bay, as Khalil Herbert is the favorite to lead Chicago's backfield while Roschon Johnson and Travis Homer may also get some snaps. Foreman could get double-digit carries or might barely play at all.

Though Moss has yet to return to practice, James Boyd of The Athletic notes that the running back was spotted Thursday without a cast or brace on his right arm.

With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) on the reserve/PUP list and thus set to miss at least four games to begin the season, Moss' status gains import as Week 1 approaches. If he's able to practice soon, Moss -- who is bouncing back from a broken arm -- would be a candidate to absorb a portion of the Colts' rushing duties versus the Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 10. Also in the mix to help fill in for Taylor are Deon Jackson and rookie fifth-rounder Evan Hull.

The Dolphins look primed to lean on Mostert as the clear No. 1 backfield option Week 1 versus the Chargers with Jeff Wilson (abdomen) now on IR and De'Von Achane (shoulder) still not taking contact at practice, Mike Jones of the Athletic reports.

Mostert led Miami on the ground last season with 181 carries for 891 yards and three scores across 16 games, but he split time relatively evenly with Wilson when both were healthy and on the field. The two appeared primed for another timeshare to start the 2023 campaign, with Achane also mixing in when 100 percent, but Wilson's placement on IR leaves Mostert as a candidate for workhorse status to begin the year. Achane, a rookie third-round pick, could be the primary beneficiary of increased touches when healthy, but he was still in a red jersey at practice Wednesday and is considered week-to-week. Salvon Ahmed (neck) is the next best candidate to spell Mostert in Week 1's season opener against the Chargers, but he's currently day-to-day. UDFA Chris Brooks is the only other RB on the Dolphins' roster.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that he "wouldn't be surprised" if Wilson (abdomen), who the Dolphins placed on IR, is able to return this season, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Wilson will be eligible to return from IR after missing at least a requisite four games, but McDaniel's hesitancy to guarantee an expected return date could hint at a longer recovery for the veteran running back. He's dealing with two separate issues, per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, injuries to both his midsection and finger. Wilson's absence, however long it may ultimately be, paves the way for Raheem Mostert to achieve workhorse volume, unless the Dolphins opt to limit his touch totals to preserve his health. Salvon Ahmed (neck) is expected to resume practicing soon while De'Von Achane (shoulder) appears more up-in-the-air for Week 1, and Chris Brooks is the only other running back on the team's active roster.

Wilson is recovering from midsection and finger injuries, with coach Mike McDaniel saying Thursday that he "wouldn't be surprised" if the running back comes back from injured reserve later this season, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Wilson left practice early Aug. 9 and subsequently missed the rest of the preseason, leaving more reps for De'Von Achane (shoulder), Salvon Ahmed (neck) and Chris Brooks behind probable starter Raheem Mostert. Only Mostert and Brooks were healthy at the end of the preseason, but Achane and Ahmed could join them in the coming days/weeks, whereas Wilson needs more time to rest/heal. Wilson is ineligible through Week 4, making Oct. 8 against the Giants his earliest possible date for a 2023 debut.

Nichols (shoulder) reverted to the Packers' injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Nichols continues to manage a shoulder injury that sidelined him much of training camp. He's set to miss the entire 2023 season due to the timing of his placement on IR, unless he and Green Bay can agree on an injury settlement.