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Conner (toe) didn't participate in 11-on-11s or 7-on-7s over the weekend, Jess Root of Yahoo Sports reports.

Conner had toe surgery at some point this offseason but reportedly participated in June OTAs. It's unclear if he's dealing with a new injury or simply being eased into practice at training camp. Either way, the Cardinals hope Conner and Chase Edmonds can form an effective tandem in the backfield this year. The depth options are lacking, to say the least, with Jonathan Ward, Eno Benjamin, Khalfani Muhammad and Tavien Feaster offering minimal NFL experience.

Coach Joe Judge said Barkley (knee) has shown "tangible progress" while doing rehab work that mirrors what the Giants do in practice, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

The running back seems to be running, jumping and cutting at full speed, but he hasn't been cleared to practice, leaving Devontae Booker as the Giants' top back early in training camp. Barkley eventually should get in on the fun at camp, though an appearance in a preseason game this August seems unlikely. He's thus far been unwilling to comment on a rehab timeline or make any comments about a potential return date, leading to speculation that he could miss Week 1. However, a return to practice within the next couple weeks likely would put Barkley on track for the season opener.

Singletary appears to be in excellent shape during the first few days of training camp after working on strength and speed throughout the offseason, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports. Said coach Sean McDermott, "I'm seeing a young man now that has taken the offseason and attacked it head on. He's in a great spot physically, it looks like at this point. I'm anxious to see him out here but what I saw towards the tail end of the spring, I was impressed with the areas that he was trying to be intentional about working on his weaknesses. And I think that says a lot about the young man."

The third-year back has had his ups and downs during his first two seasons, and if there's one knock on Singletary it's that he's lacked an extra burst once breaking through the line of scrimmage. It appears he's committed to changing that, though it's also worth noting that Zack Moss, Singletary's competition for carries, seems to be quickly moving past his offseason ankle surgery. We'll add a final reminder that quarterback Josh Allen has a nose for scoring rushing touchdowns, with 25 of them in his three NFL seasons compared to Singletary's four in his two years. Singletary can be considered the No. 1 right now, and it seems like he's well ahead of Moss in terms of game shape, but there's plenty more to come that will shape what the backfield distribution looks like come Week 1.

Chubb and the Browns agreed to a three-year, $36.6 million extension Saturday that includes $20 million guaranteed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The 2018 second-round pick was entering the final year of his rookie deal, but he's now under contract with Cleveland through the 2024 campaign. Chubb played in 12 games last year and ran for 1,067 yards and 12 touchdowns on 5.6 yards per carry after breaking out with 1,494 rushing yards in 2019. He's projected to remain one of the top running backs in the league for the foreseeable future despite Kareem Hunt also being in the backfield mix.

Ollison is working as Atlanta's No. 2 running back in practice, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

Mike Davis sits atop the depth chart in the Falcons' remade backfield, but Ollison is getting a substantial number of snaps in camp. The backup job is Ollison's to lose, suggesting offseason addition Cordarrelle Patterson is likely to be used more as a gadget guy and special teams ace than as a traditional running back.

Moss has not appeared to struggle with surgically repaired ankle early in training camp, while he told Chris Brown of the Bills' official site that he's cleared the mental hurdle of thinking about it when he runs.

Moss should be plenty ready for the regular season, though the Bills have enough depth at the position that they can take it easy on him, even leading into the regular season if need be. What remains unclear is how the carries will be divided between himself and Devin Singletary, and to a lesser extent newcomer Matt Breida.

Drake (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Drake landed on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday with an undisclosed issue, though the Raiders didn't appear to be particularly concerned. He was considered day-to-day with a chance of returning to practice Friday, and he has indeed done so.

Stevenson (undisclosed) been removed from the active/NFI list, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

The fourth-rounder was back on the field Friday after missing Patriots' first two training camp practices and will now look to carve out a role in the team's backfield. How much work the Oklahoma product sees as a rookie will depend on several factors, notably roster composition and injuries, but at this stage Stevenson profiles as a complementary option behind projected top back Damien Harris. Also in the mix are Sony Michel, James White, Brandon Bolden, J.J. Taylor and Tyler Gaffney, but Stevenson's listed 6-0, 227-pound frame suggests that the 23-year-old could emerge as a viable early-down/short-yardage option for New England this coming season.

Elliott's workload and touch volume will be monitored closely to begin the season, DallasCowboys.com reports.

Speaking to reporters Thursday, coach Mike McCarthy said the coaching staff had to "be cognizant of the long road" when it came to the team's bell cow running back. "We've got Tony Pollard, and Rico [Dowdle] has looked good," McCarthy said. "We've got some younger guys who can play and produce, so it's not necessary for Zeke to run the ball 25-30 times a game. When you get to December, January football, you want him to be in top form to be able to run the ball 25-30 times if needed." Elliott averaged 20.9 carries and 24.3 touches a game through his first four years in the NFL while Jason Garrett was in charge, but only 16.3 carries and 19.7 touches a game in 2020, McCarthy's first season at the helm for Dallas. Based on these comments, it doesn't sound like Elliott will be getting that lost volume back any time soon, but a healthier offensive line and more efficient offense around him should still allow him to rebound from last year's disappointing production.

Scott appears to be Philadelphia's No. 2 running back through the first few days of training camp, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

The Eagles have a deep group of running backs, with Scott and starter Miles Sanders joined by Kerryon Johnson, Jordan Howard and fifth-round pick Kenneth Gainwell. The latter is arguably the biggest threat to Scott's backup role, but the veteran will at least get a chance to defend it, following a 2020 campaign in which he averaged 5.0 yards on 80 carries and 8.5 yards on 25 receptions. Gainwell is also a smaller back with promising receiving skills, so it'll be hard to find find steady roles for both him and Scott unless Sanders is injured or benched.