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The Titans placed Haskins (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Haskins had been dealing with an undisclosed injury, but now that he's on IR, Tyjae Spears profiles as the Titans' top backup behind lead back Derrick Henry to start the coming season. Also in the team's depth mix are Julius Chestnut and Jacques Patrick, but it's possible that further moves could be made to fortify Tennessee's backfield ahead of Week 1.

The Buccaneers released Laird on Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Laird was the fifth running back on Tampa Bay's depth chart, rendering this move relatively unsurprising. While he was unable to secure a role on the 53-man roster, it is still possible for him to get an opportunity on the team's practice squad. If that does not come to fruition, the 28-year-old will look for a fresh start elsewhere. He primarily played a depth running back role in Miami during his first three seasons.

Smith was waived by the Vikings on Monday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Smith signed with Minnesota on Aug. 3 after leading the XFL in rushing this past season. However, the Baylor product wasn't able to push his way up the team's positional depth chart enough to make the 53-man roster. He'll now work to find another opportunity.

Ward (knee) was waived by the Titans with an injury designation Monday, Nick Suss of the Nashville Tennessean reports.

Ward suffered the injury during a preseason contest Aug. 12 against the Bears and was unable to practice with the team after. Assuming he can clear waivers, the 25-year-old will revert to IR upon doing so.

The Jets are waiving Knight on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Knight stuck with the team as an undrafted rookie last year and eventually made four starts, but he tumbled down the depth chart this offseason behind Breece Hall (knee), Dalvin Cook and Michael Carter. The Jets seemingly plan to keep fifth-round rookie Israel Abanikanda as their No. 4 RB.

Pittsburgh waived Hagans on Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Hagans finds himself among a slew of roster cuts by the Steelers on Monday. The undrafted rookie out of Virginia State will get a chance to search for a depth opportunity on a practice squad elsewhere in the league if Pittsburgh doesn't ring him for a return.

The Commanders are slated to waive Patterson on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Patterson made a case for a spot on Washington's final roster when he turned eight carries into 51 yards in the team's preseason finale, but he nonetheless will be subject to waivers before searching for an opportunity elsewhere. However, Patterson could have earned himself a call back via the practice squad.

Tampa Bay is slated to waive Brown on Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Brown won't stick on the Buccaneers' 53-man roster despite performing well during preseason action, but he could be a candidate to pop back up on the practice squad. The undrafted rookie out of Shepherd logged four carries 13 yards and secured his only target for a 24-yard gain in Tampa Bay's preseason finale.

Knight rushed seven times for 22 yards and caught his lone target for eight yards in Saturday's 32-24 preseason win over the Giants.

Knight led all of the Jets' running backs in touches in the team's preseason finale. He's likely to end up on the outside looking in when the Jets announce their 53-man roster Tuesday, with Breece Hall (knee), Dalvin Cook (shoulder), Michael Carter and rookie fifth-round pick Israel Abanikanda (thigh) all expected to make the team. Knight should end up on the Jets' practice squad if he isn't claimed by another team, but he could be elevated for the regular-season opener against the Bills if injuries are still permeating the running back room come Monday, Sept. 11.

Singletary rushed seven times for 22 yards and caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's preseason finale against New Orleans.

Dameon Pierce started and looked good in his final exhibition appearance, eventually giving way to Singletary and then Mike Boone (7-51-1) in the second half. The latter performed better Sunday -- albeit against backup defenders -- and figures to be involved more as a pass catcher, while Singletary may be used more as a true backup replacement in the event Pierce struggles or gets injured. All three backs figure to see action in some form early on, but only Pierce should generate fantasy value as the lead back heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 10.