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Igwebuike rushed seven times for 25 yards and one touchdown during Friday's preseason loss to the Colts. He also gained 90 yards on three kickoff returns.

Continuing to improve as a running back after converting from safety this offseason, Igwebuike seems to be making a solid case for a potential No. 4 job at running back behind D'Andre Swift (groin), Jamaal Williams and Jermar Jefferson. It helps that he fared better as a kick returner than Craig Reynolds (24 yards on one return) did.

Reynolds rushed four times for nine yards while catching one pass for 10 yards during Friday's preseason game against the Colts. He also gained 24 yards on one kickoff return.

After rushing for 87 yards with two scores in the first two exhibition games, Reynolds had a quiet finish to the preseason as Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike carried the load for Detroit at running back. Considering Igwebuike was also more productive than Reynolds at kick returner, Reynolds will be a surprise to make the roster, but he may have shown enough to earn a spot on the practice squad.

Gore took six carries for 26 yards and caught five passes for 80 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 28-26 preseason win over Minnesota.

With Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) and Darrel Williams (head) both unavailable, Jerick McKinnon got the start and the first three carries before sharing snaps with Darwin Thompson on the second drive. Gore then came in for the third drive with the second-string offense, but he ended up having the best night of the team's three healthy running backs, highlighted by a 56-yard TD on a screen pass in the third quarter. Even with the strong effort, Gore doesn't have good odds to make the Week 1 roster, though he could stick around if either Edwards-Helaire or Williams is in doubt for the season opener.

McFarland didn't travel with the team for Friday's preseason game against the Panthers due to an unspecified injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

McFarland was relatively inefficient in the Steelers' exhibition win over the Lions with six carries for 11 yards along with two receptions for 21 yards, and he remained in Pittsburgh for the preseason finale. Assuming the 2020 fourth-rounder remains on the roster to begin the regular season, it's not yet clear whether his injury will limit his availability for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Bills.

Hubbard rushed 10 times for 35 yards and caught three of four targets for 15 yards in Friday night's 34-9 preseason win over the Steelers.

Hubbard started at tailback and led the Panthers in touches, but a dropped pass put a small damper on his evening. The rookie endured a few miscues while also making a few big plays during the preseason, so consistency will be key as Hubbard prepares to serve as Christian McCaffrey's backup in the upcoming campaign.

Brown rushed 11 times for 57 yards and a touchdown in Friday night's 34-9 preseason win over the Steelers.

Brown entered the game behind Chuba Hubbard and impressed with his snaps, notably splitting two would-be tacklers en route to a 20-yard touchdown in the third quarter. With Reggie Bonnafon (undisclosed) and Rodney Smith (undisclosed) both sidelined this preseason, Brown has made a significant case to be named Carolina's third tailback, making his situation interesting to monitor prior to the team's final cuts.

Carter carried the ball seven times for 12 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Friday's preseason tie against the Eagles.

With Tevin Coleman held out of the preseason finale and La'Mical Perine (foot) banged up, Carter and Ty Johnson split snaps in the backfield with the first-team offense. Johnson overshadowed the rookie however, as did Josh Adams, who didn't see the field until later in the first half. Carter had some buzz going earlier in training camp, but it looks like he'll open the regular season either third or fourth on the depth chart depending on Perine's health, and he will need to force his way into a more prominent role in what looks like a true backfield committee for the Jets.

Gainwell carried the ball five times for 32 yards and a touchdown and caught all four of his targets for 27 yards in Friday's preseason tie against the Jets.

Boston Scott played the first series of the night for the Eagles but then gave way to Gainwell, who capped the team's second drive with a TD plunge from the five-yard line. The 2021 fifth-round pick has looked good throughout camp and the preseason, but he seems stuck in the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind Miles Sanders and Scott heading into Week 1 against Atlanta.

Scott gained four yards on his lone carry and caught both his targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason tie against the Jets.

He played only one series for the Eagles, but Scott made it count as he capped the drive by taking a short pass from Joe Flacco all the way to the house for a 49-yard TD. The 26-year-old remains set in the No. 2 role on the depth chart behind Miles Sanders heading into Week 1 against Atlanta, but rookie Kenneth Gainwell has also looked good throughout the preseason and could put pressure on Scott for snaps and touches.

Williams (head) did not play in Friday night's 28-25 preseason win over the Vikings.

Williams was examined for a concussion during last Friday's exhibition outing, so it's not surprising to see him sit out this week's preseason finale. The veteran's status will have to be monitored in advance of Week 1's matchup versus the Browns, but once cleared, Williams profiles as a rugged backup to versatile starter Clyde Edwards-Helaire.