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Edwards-Helaire (ankle) practiced fully Wednesday.

Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star previously relayed that Edwards-Helaire declared himself "ready to go" for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Browns, a notion solidified by the running back's full practice participation. Heading into Week 1, Edwards-Helaire is on track to head Kansas City's rushing attack versus Cleveland, backed up by Darrel Williams and Jerick McKinnon.

Stevenson (thumb) isn't listed on the Patriots' Week 1 injury report.

Jeff Howe of The Athletic previously noted that Stevenson dislocated his thumb during practice last week, but the 2021 fourth-round pick looks like he'll be available for Sunday's season opener against the Dolphins. Though the Patriots in the past have tended to ease rookie backs into the equation, Stevenson -- who possesses a nice blend of power and nimble feet -- has a chance to mix in on early downs and perhaps short-yardage situations behind top option Damien Harris.

Mattison (rib) practiced fully Wednesday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Mattison lasted just two offensive snaps in the Vikings' second preseason game before departing with the rib injury, and he's been sidelined from practice for most of the intervening period. Now that he's back on the field and uninhibited, he's set to serve as Dalvin Cook's primary backup for a third straight season. In the previous two, Mattison averaged 8.4 touches for 42.4 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring four touchdowns in 26 appearances.

Ekeler worked off to the side with trainers during the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Further context with regard to the extent of Ekeler's activity will arrive once the Chargers submit their official injury report later Wednesday. Added reps will be available for fellow running backs Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree for any amount of practice time Ekeler misses.

Carter (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Jets' injury report for Sunday's game at Carolina.

The rookie fourth-round pick missed some practices in late August with an unspecified issue, finishing the summer on a down note after some hype early on in training camp. Carter is still expected to get snaps on offense Week 1, but likely as part of a backfield committee with Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson.

The Ravens waived/injured Hill (Achilles) on Wednesday, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Though previous reports indicated that Hill was already on injured reserve, he'll now need to clear waivers in order for that to become official. In the wake of Hill's season-ending injury, the Ravens added running back Trenton Cannon to their 53-man roster, while Le'Veon Bell joined the team's practice squad.

Barkley (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Barkley is approaching the end of his recovery program for the torn ACL and MCL he suffered in his right knee Week 2 of last season. He cleared one of the final hurdles last Thursday when he took contact in practice. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Monday that Barkley is expected to be a part of the Giants' game plan in the season opener, but his eventual snap count on offense may not approach the 80-plus percent threshold he's accustomed to in his career, when healthy. If Barkley does yield some reps Sunday against the Broncos, Devontae Booker and rookie Gary Brightwell are on hand for touches out of the backfield.

Edwards-Helaire (ankle) declared himself "ready to go" for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Browns, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

The running back, who also noted that he's 100 percent healthy at this stage, is thus in line to head Kansas City's backfield in Week 1, backed up by Darrel Williams and Jerick McKinnon. Added context with regard to Edwards-Helaire's status will arrive later Wednesday, when the team reveals whether he was a full participant in its first official Week 1 practice.

The Ravens placed Hill (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site relays that Baltimore signed fellow running back Trenton Cannon to their 53-man roster, while adding Le'Veon Bell to the practice squad. Hill lands on IR after having suffered a season-ending Achilles tear, which currently leaves Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams as Baltimore's top two healthy backs.

Perine (foot) was limited at practice Wednesday and remains questionable for Week 1, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Perine's status for Week 1 remains in question despite coach Robert Saleh previously stating he was optimistic Perine would be available against the Panthers. The Jets promoted Josh Adams from the practice squad Tuesday, and Perine continues to be limited at practice, which suggests that New York is preparing to be without its 23-year-old running back. Tevin Coleman is slated to be the starting running back on the Jets' depth chart with Ty Johnson and Michael Carter the primary backups.