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Harris rushed eight times for 10 yards in Thursday night's 20-9 loss to the Texans in the preseason opener.

Harris saw fellow tailback Pierre Strong start the game before coming in during New England's second offensive drive. While Strong totaled 33 yards on his nine touches, Harris barely averaged over one yard per carry and was not targeted. The two are competing for backup work behind Rhamondre Stevenson and both should get more chances in next Saturday's preseason game against Green Bay.

Strong rushed six times for 21 yards and caught all three of his targets for 12 yards in Thursday night's 20-9 loss to the Texans in the preseason opener.

Strong started but alternated with fellow tailback Kevin Harris, who rushed eight times for 10 yards. The pair of running backs are currently competing with Ty Montgomery (leg) -- who sat out Thursday's contest -- for slotting behind ascending starter Rhamondre Stevenson.

Singletary started and rushed five times for 14 yards in Thursday night's 20-9 win over the Patriots in the preseason opener.

Singletary worked with Houston's first team while second-year tailback Dameon Pierce was rested for the exhibition opener. Although Pierce profiles as the Texans' starter, Singletary represents an experienced alternative after topping 950 scrimmage yards each of his first four seasons in the league.

Charbonnet is slated to play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Vikings, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

While the Seahawks' No. 1 running back Kenneth Walker (groin) and 2023 seventh-round pick Kenny McIntosh (knee) won't suit up for the team's exhibition opener, Charbonnet will get some run Thursday after dealing with a shoulder issue in the early stages of training camp. However, Charbonnet has been able to put together a week of uninterrupted practices, allowing him to get his first game action in the NFL. Considering his status as a rookie second-rounder, though, he may not see much more than a series or two.

Robinson (undisclosed) participated in Thursday's practice, Matt Citak of the Giants' official website reports.

Robinson was cut by New England earlier in the offseason after was unable to stay healthy during OTAs. Injuries have sapped Robinson of his explosiveness, but he landed with the G-Men in late July and will compete for a backup job behind Saquon Barkley, Matt Breida, and presumably, rookie Eric Gray.

Pierce isn't in line to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Though a number of the Texans' key players are slated to see action in the contest, the team evidently plans to play it safe with Pierce, who is listed as the top running back on the team's unofficial depth chart. Houston's next exhibition contest is Saturday, Aug. 19 against the Dolphins.

Snell signed a contract with the Lions on Thursday.

Snell remained on the market all offseason, but he's finally found an opportunity in Detroit. The 25-year-old spent the first four seasons of his career in Pittsburgh, mostly working on special teams. However, he did see 20 carries and gained 90 yards and a touchdown in 17 games last season. In a corresponding move, the Lions placed Justin Jackson on the reserve/retired list.

Coach Frank Reich said Thursday that Sanders suffered "a little bit of a tweak in his groin" at practice Wednesday and is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Jets, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Sanders' injury appears minor at this stage, but it will be worth monitoring his health. Carolina's coaching staff has talked up the veteran back as a true three-down option on offense, so if healthy he looks to be facing a tantalizing workload to ease the burden of rookie quarterback Bryce Young. With Sanders expected to miss Saturday's preseason game, Chuba Hubbard and Raheem Blackshear could both have opportunities to work with the first-team offense.

Harris (knee) won't practice Thursday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Back-to-back missed practices make Harris unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason game, though coach Sean McDermott said Thursday that he believes the RB is heading in the right direction with his injury. Harris is competing with James Cook and Latavius Murray for playing time after coming over from New England as a free agent this spring.

Wilkins will work out with the Browns this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.

The Browns are perusing the market for another running back while the current No. 2 option on the depth chart, Jerome Ford, is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Wilkins spent last season on the practice squads of Tennessee and Indianapolis, the latter whom activated him for four games.