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Foreman is listed as a second-stringer on Chicago's initial preseason depth chart, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Signed to a one-year contract this offseason, the 27-year-old seems to be Khalil Herbert's main competition for carries, while rookie Roschon Johnson and fellow free-agent addition Travis Homer are more likely to see playing time on passing downs. A committee of some sort is still the probable outcome, with 235-pound Foreman a candidate to handle goal-line and short-yardage carries even if Herbert (listed as the starter on the initial depth chart) is the lead ball carrier.

Jerome Ford suffered a hamstring injury during Monday's practice, per Zack Jackson of The Athletics, which puts Felton in a position to get more reps at running back.

There was no immediate word on a prognosis for Ford, but any extended downtime will benefit Felton's chances of sticking with the team. Felton, who had a hopeful showcase during the Hall of Fame Game, continues to compete for both return jobs and the No. 3 running back role.

James Cook has been seeing most of the reps in training camp with the starters, while it appears that Harris and Latavius Murray are battling for positioning behind him, Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com reports.

This falls in line with observations made by beat writer Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic last week, that Cook is looking like the clear-cut starter. On a brighter note for Harris, his roster spot is a lock, especially after Nyheim Hines was lost for the season due to a knee injury. Murray is 33 years old while Harris is just 26 and not far removed from a 15-TD season in 2021, so there's still something to see with the latter. We could see a situation where Harris becomes the goal-line back, given his nose for the end zone plus the potential inclination for the team to keep star QB Josh Allen and Cook in one piece the whole season.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Monday that he expects both Pacheco (hand/shoulder) and wideout Kadarius Toney (knee) to be available for the Sept. 7 regular-season opener against the Lions, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports. "Organizationally, we feel pretty good those guys will be ready to play, barring no setbacks,'' Veach said.

Pacheco, who underwent offseason surgeries on his hand and shoulder, has been a limited practice participant during training camp and hasn't be cleared for contact to date. Once he's fully up to speed, Pacheco will likely work as the Chiefs' lead back, but holdovers Jerick McKinnon and Clyde Edwards-Helaire also are candidates to mix into the backfield rotation.

McCrary has signed with Green Bay, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

McCrary bounced around several practice squads during his rookie campaign in 2022. He subsequently signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns following the season, but he was ultimatey waived Aug. 4. After clearing waivers, he has found a new opportuinty in Green Bay.

Ford left practice early Monday due to a hamstring injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegramreports.

Ford is currently expected to hold down the No. 2 running back role behind starter Nick Chubb. However, his injury could derail those plans if he has to miss any kind of extended time. Selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Ford mainly worked as a return man last season, but with the departures of Kareem Hunt and D'Ernest Johnson, the 23-year-old is in line for a significant increase in opportunities in 2023. Ford now will focus on making a return to the field as soon as possible.

Head coach Jonathan Gannon said he hopes Ingram (abdomen) will be back at practice "pretty soon," Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.

Ingram has been rehabbing on a side field to start training camp, but it sounds like his abdominal issue is minor. If available, Ingram figures to operate as the Cardinals' No. 1 running back during the preseason, as it's unlikely veteran James Conner sees many snaps until the regular season. Ingram is competing for the top backup spot with Corey Clement, Ty'Son Williams, Marlon Mack and Emari Demercado.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Jones (groin/suspension) will miss some time at practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Jones, who was recently suspended two games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances, will also now miss time in training camp due to a groin injury. If Jones' health concern impacts his availability for preseason action, beginning with Saturday's upcoming match against the Jaguars, it could give Malik Davis an easier path to securing the No. 2 role behind Tony Pollard.

Special teams coordinator Dave Toub announced this past Saturday that Prince will be Kansas City's starting kick returner in Sunday's preseason opener against the Saints, Ed Easton Jr. of USA Today reports.

Prince's ability to contribute on special teams should help bolster the undrafted rookie's chances of making Kansas City's 53-man roster, and he'll have a chance to showcase his skills in the return game Sunday. The running back out of Tulsa has received some reps with Patrick Mahomes and the first-team offense in practice, and Prince will likely get some opportunities on offense against New Orleans as well.

Vaughn has impressed the coaching staff so far in camp both as a runner and a receiver, Saad Yousef of The Athletic reports.

While the diminutive running back's pass-catching skills were apparent in college, it wasn't clear how the rest of his game might translate to the NFL. Through early padded practices, Vaughn has shown an ability to use his 5-foot-6 stature to his advantage by hiding behind blockers before exploding into space. The big test will be how he's able to hold up in pass protection, but if he shows he isn't a total liability, the 2023 sixth-round pick could carve out a consistent role in the offense behind lead back Tony Pollard. Malik Davis, Rico Dowdle and Ronald Jones (suspension) are the other options for backup RB snaps in Dallas.