NFL Player News

Mason was included on the 49ers' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Barring any changes to the roster heading into the Sept. 11 season opener at Chicago, Mason will be one of five running backs for the 49ers. The undrafted rookie out of Georgia Tech earned his spot by leading the 49ers in rushing this preseason, averaging 4.9 yards per carry while totaling 94 yards on the ground. He won't get much run early in the season due to the depth San Francisco carries at the position. That said, Elijah Mitchell (knee) -- who is expected to be ready by Week 1 -- comes into the season banged up, and there's no guarantee that either Trey Sermon or Tyrion Davis-Price will hold their spots above Mason on the depth chart.

The Ravens signed Badie to their practice squad Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Badie, a rookie sixth-round pick, saw a lot of work during the preseason but didn't land a spot on the initial 53-man roster. However, he'll look to refine his craft and maybe garner a promotion or two while he spends the majority of his first NFL season on the practice squad.

The Jaguars claimed Hasty off waivers from the 49ers on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Hasty served as a third-down back for San Francisco a year ago, catching 23 passes for 157 yards, but didn't make the team's initial 53-man roster in 2022. However, he quickly found a new home in Jacksonville and will compete for a backup role with Snoop Conner behind Travis Etienne and James Robinson.

Laird was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad Wednesday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

Laird will return to the Buccaneers after he was waived Tuesday. The running back will begin the 2022 season on the practice squad, but he provides the team with another backfield option with NFL experience.

Mack plans to sign with the Texans' practice squad upon clearing waivers Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Mack was a surprising roster cut Tuesday, but he looks poised to remain a backfield option for Houston after all. For now, Dameon Pierce and Rex Burkhead are the top available options on the team's 53-man roster, but if Mack indeed lands on the team's practice squad, he'll be eligible for elevation whenever the Texans require an additional option in the backfield.

Snell is included on Pittsburgh's 53-man roster ahead of the 2022 regular season, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Snell was relatively quiet during the preseason after recovering from a knee injury, as he rushed eight times for 13 yards while securing two of three targets for 15 yards and a touchdown over two appearances. However, he was still able to fend off Anthony McFarland for a spot on the 53-man roster. Najee Harris will serve as Pittsburgh's clear lead back again, and it's possible that Snell has to settle for a No. 3 role in the Steelers' backfield after undrafted rookie Jaylen Warren earned a roster spot following a strong offseason.

The Browns continue to list Felton on the depth chart at running back, even though he hasn't spent a full practice day with the running backs since May, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Felton spent most of training camp with the wideouts and was often among the first group at slot receiver during full-team drills. His usage in camp and the Browns' decision to keep four other running backs suggests Felton's clearest path to playing time will likely come at receiver. The wideout depth chart is full of unproven targets beyond Amari Cooper, so the Brown could bring in another receiver before Week 1 to round out the position group.

Jefferson made the Lions' initial 53-man roster Tuesday as their No. 4 running back, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

After being outdone by Justin Jackson this preseason while seemingly offering less value on special teams than Godwin Igwebuike, Jefferson surprisingly survived roster cuts after getting beat out by Igwebuike in 2021. However, Craig Reynolds remains in the No. 3 slot, so Jefferson won't necessarily be next in line for work if something happens to D'Andre Swift or Jamaal Williams.

The Panthers waived/injured Brown (ankle) on Tuesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Brown will revert to Carolina's injured reserve assuming he goes unclaimed on waivers. If that occurs, the running back will be slated to miss the entire 2022 season barring an injury settlement.

Pacheco made Kansas City's initial 53-man roster along with running backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and Ronald Jones.

It's unknown who will get the initial chance to spell Edwards-Helaire, but Pacheco, a 2022 seventh-round pick, flashed some during the preseason, notching 16 carries for 66 yards (4.1 YPC) and reeling in all three targets for 21 yards. Even with McKinnon and Jones also making the team, Pacheco may still be able to see snaps on offense right away due to his all-around ability.