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The Eagles traded for D'Andre Swift on Saturday to join Penny in their new-look backfield, NBC Sports Philadelphia's Dave Zangaro reports.

The Eagles gave up a 2025 fourth-rounder and a 2023 seventh-round pick swap (No. 219 for No. 249) in exchange for Swift, who missed either three or four games each year with the Lions and has one season remaining on his rookie contract. Penny's career also has been massively impacted by injuries, which is why the Eagles got away with paying only $1.35 million (on a one-year contract) for a 2018 first-round pick with a career average of 5.7 YPC. Penny typically has missed large chunks of time -- including last season after he suffered a fibula fracture Week 5 -- whereas Swift has dealt with less serious, nagging injuries that have sometimes impacted his workloads even when active. The two should complement each other well for however long they're both healthy, with Penny relying on size, speed and power while Swift gets it done with agility and receiving. In fact, Swift caught at least 46 passes each season in Detroit, nearly double Penny's career total of 27 receptions in 42 games. There's room for both to have fantasy value in a prolific offense like Philadelphia's, though QB Jalen Hurts took 48.8 percent of the inside-the-five carries last season even while missing two games. Penny should be a participant in OTAs this May, having declared himself fully healthy shortly after he signed in mid-March.

Tucker is expected to sign with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Tucker sat out the NFL Scouting Combine and Syracuse's main Pro Day due to an undisclosed injury, but he hosted his own pro day April 24 after being medically cleared for football activities. Perhaps due to the injury concerns, the 5-foot-9 running back went unselected during the 2023 NFL Draft, but he quickly landed an UDFA deal with the Buccaneers, who'll likely have an open competition for running back depth after the departure of Leonard Fournette this offseason. Over his final two seasons at Syracuse, Tucker rushed 452 times for 2,556 yards and 23 touchdowns while securing 56 receptions for 509 yards and four additional scores.

Mitchell is expected to sign with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Mitchell was consistent in his production over his three years at East Carolina and earned the starting role in his last two seasons. He had a career year in 2022 as he rushed for 1,452 yards and 14 touchdowns on 201 carries, which earned him a spot on the First Team All-ACC as he ranked second in the FBS in yards per carry (7.2) and 10th in rushing yards per game (121.0). Though undersized at 5-foot-8, his footwork and elusiveness give him the opportunity to develop into an effective, change-of-pace back in an NFL offense.

Mims is expected to sign with the Bills as an undrafted free agent, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

After multiple ankle surgeries during his time at Fresno State, Mims had a breakout 2022 campaign with 1,370 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 261 carries, earning him First Team All-MWC honors. He finished fourth in school history in career rushing yards (3,288) and second in career total touchdowns (45). His vision and agility will serve him well as he works his way onto a team roster, though his lack of burst could limit him to a ceiling of a third-down back at the NFL level.

Ibrahim is expected to sign with the Lions as an undrafted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The deal includes $100,000 guaranteed, about the same amount as a seventh-round pick. In his last season at Minnesota, Ibrahim earned First Team All-Big Ten and Second Team All-American honors after rushing for 1,665 yards and 20 touchdowns over 12 games. He broke multiple school records over his college career, including most career rushing yards (4,668) and career rushing touchdowns (53). He may not have the elusiveness of an NFL running back, but his physicality and decisiveness could help him progress at the next level.

Luepke is expected to sign with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

In his last season at North Dakota State, Luepke rushed for 621 yards and nine touchdowns on just 98 carries, adding 14 catches for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Operating as the starter in a running back committee, Luepke made First Team All-American and First Team All-MVFC three times and had an impressive career yards per carry (6.1) and yards per reception (17.6) during his college career. His natural ability as a pass-catcher could give him spot opportunities on an NFL offense, and he could also see time on the field on special teams coverage.

Valladay is expected to sign with the Texans as an undrafted free agent, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

After four seasons in Wyoming, Valladay transferred to Arizona State for the 2022 season, where he rushed for 1,192 yards and 16 touchdowns on 215 carries while adding 37 receptions for 289 yards and two touchdowns. He led the Pac-12 in rushing touchdowns and finished second in rushing yards, which earned him a spot on the Second Team All-Pac-12 roster. His production over his five-year college career, along with his patience, vision and shifty footwork, has earned him a chance to compete on an NFL roster for the 2023 NFL season.

The Jaguars selected Parish in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, 240th overall.

It's unclear if the Jaguars view Parish as an edge rusher, the position he played all throughout college at Houston, or as a fullback, where he transitioned to ahead of the East-West Shrine Bowl. Parish is a raw prospect regardless and will likely need to cut his teeth on special teams to make the roster.

The Seahawks selected McIntosh in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, 237th overall.

Buried behind Zamir White and James Cook on the Georgia depth chart, McIntosh finally emerged as the team's top back last season leading the team in rushing (829 yards) and receptions (43) out of the backfield. The 23-year-old is slated to work behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet as a rookie, but following the offseason loss of Travis Homer, McIntosh could potentially carve out a third-down role in a Seattle backfield that also includes DeeJay Dallas.

The Packers selected Nichols in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 235th overall.

Nichols opted to stay close to home and spent his collegiate career at Central Michigan despite having offers from bigger schools. He had a dominant 2021 season, during which he posted 1,848 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns while also tallying 40 receptions. At 220 pounds, Nichols will likely be more of a two-down back -- at best -- as a pro, but there could be opportunity in the Green Bay backfield down the road with AJ Dillon set to hit free agency after the 2023 campaign.