NFL Player News

McNichols (hamstring) was released by the 49ers on Tuesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

No surprise here, as McNichols was sitting at No. 5 on the running back depth chart. The 27-year-old was looking to bring his career full circle, as San Francisco drafted him in 2017. Inbetween, the journeyman has had stints with the Colts, Jaguars and Titans. It is unclear if the 49ers plan on offering him a spot on their practice squad or if the 27-year-old will need to look for a new opportunity.

The Packers waived McCrary on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

McCrary and Patrick Taylor lost out on the No. 3 running back spot to rookie UDFA Emanuel Wilson. McCrary was picked up by the Packers on Aug. 7 after being let go by the Browns three days prior. He could look to return to Green Bay's practice squad once he clears waivers or look for opportunities elsewhere.

The Packers waived Taylor on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Taylor was the third running back to enter Saturday's preseason finale against the Seahawks and ultimately lost out on the No. 3 running back spot to rookie UDFA Emanuel Wilson. Taylor had limited opportunities in 2022, tallying just 10 carries for 31 yards in 14 games while operating behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. He'll look to land elsewhere -- likely on a practice squad -- once he clears waivers.

The Falcons waived Washington on Tuesday.

Washington signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in May. He rushed 30 times for 69 yards and a touchdown while adding 10 catches for 70 yards in three preseason games. He'll look for opportunities elsewhere once he clears waivers.

Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Williams (ankle) is slated to practice this week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Williams suffered a mild right ankle sprain during an Aug. 1 practice and proceeded to miss the entire preseason slate. After spending all month in recovery mode, though, his return to drills is imminent. While the Bengals entrust their backfield in Joe Mixon, Williams will be among the options for reps behind him along with Chris Evans (undisclosed) and 2023 fifth-round pick Chase Brown after the team waived undrafted rookies Jacob Saylors and Calvin Tyler on Tuesday.

The Falcons waived Igwebuike on Tuesday.

Given the injury to Cordarrelle Patterson (undisclosed) and Igwebuike's solid preseason -- especially in the first two games when he rushed for 131 yards on 27 carries -- it comes as a surprise that the Falcons would let him go along with rookie UDFA Carlos Washington. Igwebuike played in five games (mostly on special teams) with the Seahawks in 2022 and signed with Atlanta in July to compete for a backfield depth spot. He'll look for a new home once he clears waivers.

Brooks was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Brooks was the No. 5 running back on Philly's roster behind established rushers D'Andre Swift, Rashaad Penny, Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott, so this was always his likely destination. He spent almost the entire 2022 season on the Eagles' practice squad, which is again his likely landing spot going forward.

The Broncos released Washington on Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Washington signed with the Broncos in mid-August but was unable to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster. He appeared in 66 games with the Saints over the past five seasons, but he'll now attempt to find another opportunity ahead of the 2023 campaign.

Vaughn was included on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster following roster cuts Tuesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Behind Tony Pollard, Dallas' situation at running back has cleared up somewhat, with Vaughn and Rico Dowdle, plus fullback Hunter Luepke, making the team over Malik Davis. With Ronald Jones suspended for the first two games of the season, Vaughn -- a 2023 sixth-round pick -- will be among the options to spell Pollard in the early going. In two preseason games, the pint-sized Vaughn became a highlight-reel favorite and notched 13 carries for 64 yards and two touchdowns, while gathering in all four of his targets for five yards.

The Broncos waived Jones on Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Jones has seen some playing time with the Saints and Seahawks over the last three seasons. He signed a one-year deal with Denver in March but was unable to land a spot on the team's 53-man roster.