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The Colts granted Taylor (ankle) permission Monday to seek a trade, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Colts owner Jim Irsay previously indicated that Taylor would not be traded, but the star running back, who remains on the active/PUP list, looks like he could be on the move after all. With that in mind, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com suggests that the Colts are seeking a first-round draft pick -- or a package of picks that equates to a first-rounder -- in a potential deal for the 24-year-old.

Mitchell, who had been dealing with an adductor strain, returned to practice Monday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Though Mitchell was back in pads Monday, it's unclear if he'll suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers. In the absence of any injury setbacks, the 2021 sixth-rounder is slated to open the season in a complementary role working as star RB Christian McCaffrey's top backup.

Ibrahim (undisclosed) reverted to the Lions' injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Ibrahim went unclaimed off waivers. He's now facing a 2023 season on the sidelines unless he and the team can reach an injury settlement at some point down the road. The undrafted free agent was competing for a role providing depth at running back and was seemingly making a good impression.

Scott re-signed with the Cardinals on Monday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Scott was waived by Arizona last week, but he will now get a new opportunity with the squad. His most recent playing experience came with the Michigan Panthers in the USFL, where he accumulated 295 yards and one touchdown on 78 carries. The 23-year-old will now compete for a depth role at running back.

Hill signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Monday.

Hill most recently played with the St. Louis Battlehawks in the XFL, where he tallied 416 yards on 88 carries to go along with 204 yards and one touchdown on 24 receptions. Prior to that, he had stints with the Falcons, Titans and Browns. The journeyman will now attempt to carve a role out for himself with the 49ers.

Strong (concussion) is expected to rejoin the team this week after not traveling to Green Bay for Saturday's preseason contest, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

The report relays that Strong's recent absence from practice was due to him being in the NFL's concussion protocol, however it looks like the 2022 fourth-rounder will be back on the field in the coming days. While the Patriots' addition of Ezekiel Elliott (to work in tandem with Rhamondre Stevenson) impacts Strong's fantasy value in 2023, the 24-year-old's speed does give him a chance to earn a role in a backfield that also includes Kevin Harris, J.J. Taylor and Ty Montgomery, the latter of whom continues to miss time with a leg injury.

Ingram is the frontrunner for the No. 2 RB job after taking nine touches for 48 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to Kansas City, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports.

Ingram came back strong in the second week of the preseason after an abdominal injury kept him out for most of training camp and the first exhibition. It helps that the Cardinals don't have much else behind starter James Conner, otherwise relying on veteran special teamer Corey Clement, 2021 UDFA Ty'Son Williams and undrafted rookie Emari Demercado. Conner's injury history makes the RB2 role in Arizona all the more interesting, even after Ingram's rough rookie season with 31 touches for only 81 yards.

Hubbard (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

As did starter Miles Sanders, who missed the past week and a half with a groin injury. Hubbard made it back even faster, practicing only three days after he suffered an ankle injury in Friday's 21-19 preseason loss to the Giants. Sanders' absence allowed Hubbard to start the first two preseason games, in which he carried 12 times for 39 yards and caught his lone target for three yards. With those two locked in atop the depth chart, the real question in Carolina's backfield is how things play out behind them between Raheem Blackshear, Spencer Brown and Camerun Peoples.

Offensive coordinator Matt Canada said Monday that Harris is undoubtedly Pittsburgh's top running back, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.

Jaylen Warren ripped off a 62-yard TD in Saturday's exhibition against Buffalo, while Harris has three touches for only five yards through two preseason appearances. Canada confirmed that the light workload is merely about preserving Harris for the regular season, at which point he'll remain the lead rusher but figures to lose some snaps to Warren, particularly on passing downs. The Steelers OC told reporters that he still expects "Najee to be Najee" once the regular season begins, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com.

Sanders (groin) is practicing Monday in full pads, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Sanders hasn't practiced since Aug. 10 due to a lingering groin injury, so to see him back on the field Monday represents a significant step in the right direction. The Panthers still may opt for caution and hold Sanders out of Friday's preseason finale against the Lions, given his importance as a likely three-down option out of the backfield, depending on his immediate practice workload. Still, even if Sanders has to gradually ramp back up, this is cause for increased confidence that he's on track for Week 1's divisional matchup against the Falcons.