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When asked if Kamara is expected to "carry a Kamara type load" in 2020, offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael acknowledged, "Well, I think that, you know, obviously it's still early. And as we progress along here through the training camp, you know, as we get closer, we'll start putting together some game plans. But obviously, like every year, we expect him to be a big part of those game plans."

After posting career lows in total yards (1,330) and total touchdowns (six) in 2019, it was revealed that Kamara played through an MCL tear, an issue he's fully recovered from. It should be noted that Kamara's touches per game last season were nearly identical to those he posted in 2018, and it was clear that the difference in the two campaigns was a lack of explosiveness and big plays. If he remains healthy in 2020, Kamara should push for the 1,573 total yards and 11 total touchdowns he averaged in his first two years in the league.

Gordon was limited in practice after tweaking his ribs early on during Thursday's practice session, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Per Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com, coach Vic Fangio didn't have an immediate update on Gordon's rib issue, but if the running back is forced to miss any time, added reps will be available for Phillip Lindsay.

Chubb (concussion) hopes to be cleared to return to practice soon, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Supporting that notion is that Cleveland's running back coach Stump Mitchell noted that Chubb has been attending meetings and doesn't have any headaches at this stage. In the meantime, Kareem Hunt is handling first-team practice reps out of the team's backfield.

Harris has shown some receiving ability at training camp, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

With Sony Michel (foot) and Lamar Miller (knee) both absent from practice and uncertain for Week 1, there's a big opportunity for Harris -- a 2019 third-round pick -- to step up as the lead runner in New England. It'll still be James White getting most of the work on passing downs, but any development as a receiving threat could help Harris retain playing time even after Michel rejoins the lineup. The 2018 first-round pick has caught only 19 passes in 29 regular-season games, with the Patriots running the ball on 76 percent of his snaps in 2018 and 66 percent in 2019. That degree of predictability is far from optimal, and it might be more easily fixed with Harris as the lead back rather than Michel. In any case, the New England backfield will be closely watched over the next few weeks leading up to the season opener against Miami.

Snell worked all offseason and has dropped 12 pounds, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com.

Working out on his own Snell is down from 224 to 212 pounds. After a solid rookie season rushing for 426 yards and two touchdowns on 108 carries expectations are high. Still, with no preseason games and a truncated training camp, Snell will not get an opportunity to show how much his new look will impact his game. He remains second on the depth chart behind James Conner, with plenty of upside this season.

Chubb (concussion) has been at the Browns' headquarters since suffering a concussion Monday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Chubb is not cleared to return, but his presence in the building is a positive sign. While he takes the time in concussion protocol, Kareem Hunt gets first-team reps as the top running back.

Ollison was "the most impressive (Falcons) running back" during Wednesday's practice session, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

The second-year back not only had a presence in the ground game, but he also made multiple noteworthy plays as a pass catcher. Ollison was virtually obsolete in the passing game with just one catch in eight appearances last year, but he did serve as the team's primary goal-line rusher. His five goal-line carries outpaced Ito Smith by two for the team lead, however, Todd Gurley surely figures to step into a prime red-zone role himself in 2020, as his 12 carries inside the five-yard-line tied Ezekiel Elliott and Sony Michel for ninth most in the NFL last year.

Edwards-Helaire has avoided making mistakes during camp and has performed well during the reps he's gotten, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports. "Clyde has done a great job in the reps that he has gotten," said quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Sunday. "He's playing fast, and he has incredible vision. That's what's been the biggest thing so far."

Edwards-Helaire won't get the benefit of preseason action to dip his toes into NFL game action, so it will likely be trial by fire come Week 1 with Damien Williams opting out for 2020. Edwards-Helaire seems to be passing tests early in camp, doing his job as a running back, a pass catcher and a pass blocker, with Taylor noting that his biggest mistake to date was not being hydrated enough to participate in full Sunday. With more complex portions of the playbook set to be installed beginning Wednesday, Edwards-Helaire has some more learning ahead before the regular season fires up, but he's positioned well to serve as the team's lead back this season.

The Titans signed Marshall to a contract Wednesday, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.

Marshall spent last season on the Chiefs' practice squad, and he'll now get a chance to compete for a depth role in Tennessee. He'll likely need to impress on special teams for any chance of cracking the 53-man roster.

Clement opened Wednesday's practice as the Eagles' first-team running back, Daniel Gallen of The Harrisburg Patriot-News reports.

The report notes that Elijah Holyfield also rotated in with the first team at times. With Miles Sanders labeled as week to week with a lower-body injury and his top backup Boston Scott (lower body) considered day to day, Clement should continue to see an uptick in first-team work for at least the next several days. Injuries derailed Clement's 2019 campaign, but if he looks good while filling in for Sanders and Scott, he'll help his case to secure a complementary role in the team's backfield this season.