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Blackshear rushed once for two yards and caught both of his targets for four yards in Saturday's 27-0 preseason loss to the Jets. He also returned two kickoffs for 37 yards and one punt for 10 yards.

Blackshear is currently competing with Spencer Brown for Carolina's third-string running back job. Although Brown led the team with eight rushes for 34 yards compared to Blackshear's minimal offensive output, the latter's value on special teams could work to his advantage in making the 53-man roster.

Brown rushed eight times for 34 yards in Saturday's 27-0 preseason loss to the Jets. He also caught all three of his targets for four yards.

Brown entered the game after Chuba Hubbard started in place of Miles Sanders, who was sidelined with a groin injury. While Sanders could feature in a three-down role this season, Hubbard is slated to be Carolina's second-stringer, likely leaving Brown to compete with Raheem Blackshear for third on the depth chart, albeit without the added special-teams value Blackshear has. Despite gaining just six yards on his three offensive touches Saturday, Blackshear returned two kickoffs for 37 yards and one punt for 10 more.

Coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that he expects Taylor (ankle) back at training camp this week, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

Taylor has been on the active/PUP list to begin training camp and was away from the Colts' facility recently while seeking treatment on his surgically repaired ankle. Although he's expected back at camp soon, he still has an outstanding trade request and has said that he'll only practice when he's 100 percent healthy. Steichen also said Sunday that he doesn't know exactly which day Taylor will rejoin the team.

Prince rushed four times for 14 yards in Sunday's 26-24 preseason loss to the Saints.

Prince entered at tailback after Clyde Edwards-Helaire played Kansas City's first two drives, totaling 22 yards on five touches. After Prince was sidelined, La'Mical Perine handled most of the Chiefs' rushing duties, gaining 24 yards on six carries. With Isiah Pacheco (hand/shoulder), Jerick McKinnon and Edwards-Helaire in tow, Prince's best path to the 53-man roster might be on special teams, but Sunday he gained only 36 yards on his two kickoff returns.

Edwards-Helaire rushed three times for seven yards and caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 26-24 preseason loss to the Saints.

Edwards-Helaire started at tailback with Isiah Pacheco (hand/shoulder) sitting out Kansas City's exhibition opener. The 2020 first-round pick garnered all of his touches on Kansas City's first two drives before Deneric Prince got the call, and the rookie UDFA rushed four times for 14 yards. With Jerick McKinnon also on the roster, the defending Super Bowl champs boast a strong stable of running backs heading into the upcoming campaign.

Kamara (suspension) rushed three times for 14 yards and caught both of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 26-24 preseason win over the Chiefs.

Kamara racked up five touches as New Orleans' starting offense went 80 yards in 12 plays and scored a touchdown on new quarterback Derek Carr's first drive. The star tailback then handed over backfield duties to Jamaal Williams, who finished with nine carries for 28 yards. Behind Williams, rookie third-rounder Kendre Miller suffered a sprained knee while Kirk Merritt (hamstring) was unavailable, leaving the team with even less depth as it prepares for Kamara's three-game suspension to begin the regular season.

Miller suffered a knee sprain during Sunday's preseason opener against the Chiefs and will undergo imaging to determine the severity, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Per Triplett, Miller was able to walk to the locker room with no noticeable limb after being evaluated in the blue medical tent on the sidelines. However, it appears the rookie running back may still be shut down for a bit. With Alvin Kamara slated to miss the first three regular-season games due to a suspension, the Saints were already heading into 2023 shorthanded at running back, so Miller potentially missing extended time could force their hand.

Goodson was spotted with his right arm in a sling during Sunday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Goodson left Friday's preseason opener with a shoulder injury, and it appears he'll miss some time. With Lew Nichols (shoulder) also sidelined, Patrick Taylor has a clear path at winning the No. 3 spot behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon, though the Packers kept only two running backs on their Week 1 roster last year.

Harris (knee) didn't practice Sunday, but Bills head coach Sean McDermott said the running back is headed in a good direction, Matt Parrino of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Harris continues to battle lingering knee pain, which held him out of Buffalo's preseason opener Saturday, but it doesn't sound like McDermott is too concerned about the running back's availability for Week 1 of the regular season. The 2019 third-round pick opted to join a division rival after spending his first four NFL campaigns in New England, and he's slated for a timeshare with James Cook to start 2023.

Tucker rushed six times for 10 yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the Buccaneers' 27-17 preseason loss to the Steelers on Friday night.

Tucker's final line would have looked much better had his 12-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter not been nullified by a holding penalty. The undrafted rookie struggled for running room overall, unsurprising given the quality of the offensive line he played behind. Tucker is still firmly behind the top trio of Rachaad White, Chase Edmonds and Ke'Shawn Vaughn on the running back depth chart, but considering his intriguing body of work at the college level, he's likely to get a solid amount of snaps again in Saturday night's second preseason game against the Jets.