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Zenner rushed three times for 13 yards during Thursday's 31-3 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Zenner curiously entered the game after Ty Johnson and proceeded to be outplayed by the rookie (on offense) as the night went on. While there could be room for both of them on the final roster when it's all said and done, Johnson has drawn positive reviews most of the offseason and seems to be making a solid case for being third in line for running back touches behind Kerryon Johnson and C.J. Anderson.

Hines carried six times for one yard and wasn't targeted in the passing game in the Colts' 24-16 preseason loss to the Bills on Thursday.

Hines started and played the first three series with Jacoby Brissett under center, but as his final line implies, he found zero running room versus a stingy Bills front. The second-year pro entered training camp with the label of third-down back attached, following an impressive rookie season in which he gained 314 yards and scored two touchdowns on the ground, but added a 63-425-2 line through the air. Fellow second-year pro Jordan Wilkins and newcomer D'Onta Foreman are also on hand to back up/complement starter Marlon Mack, leaving Hines in line to handle the majority of passing-down work out of Indy's backfield.

Grant was waived by the Packers on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Grant had just signed July 26, but he was sent packing just two weeks later. The 27-year-old played just five games with the Jaguars last season, rushing for 40 yards on 13 attempts. Grant could be an attractive option for a team looking to bolster its running back depth, considering he's averaged 5.6 yards per carry during his career and has experience returning punts and kickoffs.

Scott (ankle) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Titans, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Scott has been dealing with an ankle injury this week, so he would be out there Thursday if he was healthy. This isn't a great sign for the Louisiana Tech product, considering the team signed Darren Sproles this offseason, and the depth chart is littered with quality backs. It's likely that youngsters Miles Sanders and Donnel Pumphrey get most of the run in the offense for Thursday's game.

Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record doesn't expect Barkley to see action in Thursday's preseason opener against the Jets.

There's plenty of high profile players being rested league-wide Thursday and it looks like Barkley's name can be added to that list. The Giants' next preseason game is next Friday against the Bears.

Rawls (hamstring) will not suit up for Thursday's preseason game against the Bills, John Oehser of the team's official site reports.

Rawls has been hampered by a hamstring issue that has held him out from quite a bit of training camp work, so his absence isn't related to his veteran status. He's one of four running backs out for the game, so duties will be handed off to Alfred Blue, Ryquell Armstead and Devante Mays on Thursday.

Cunningham will not dress for Thursday's preseason game against the Bills, John Oehser of the team's official site reports.

Cunningham is likely receiving the day-off due to his veteran status, with nothing to prove unlike young players. Alfred Blue, Ryquell Armstead and Devante Mays stand to handle the running back duties with a slew of players out for the Jaguars.

Wilkins will be held out of Thursday's preseason game in Buffalo, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Wilkins tended to a hamstring injury earlier in training camp, so his absence likely is precautionary. Among those in the Colts backfield, Marlon Mack is expected to join Wilkins on the sideline, per coach Frank Reich. As a result, Nyheim Hines, Jonathan Williams and Aca'Cedric Ware should handle the bulk of the work, with the potential for newcomer D'Onta Foreman to contribute as well.

Williams signed a contract with the Saints on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

The Saints waived/injured running back Matthew Dayes (undisclosed) on Thursday, so the team used the now-open roster spot to sign Williams. The Saints are fairly secure with their running back depth heading into the preseason, but Williams will still compete for a potential depth role with the team.

Dayes was waived/injured by the Saints on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

It's unclear what injury Dayes suffered that led to his release, but he will revert to the team's injured reserve once he clears waivers. The Saints used the open roster spot to sign Kerwynn Williams.