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Newsome (leg) was participating at practice Monday, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.

Newsome limped off the field at the end of Sunday's practice with the leg issue but had no problems on the field Monday. The 25-year-old presumably falls behind Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson on the depth chart while Melvin Gordon continues his holdout.

Mostert (forearm) was cleared before the start of training camp, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Mostert was held out of OTAs and minicamp after his season-ending forearm injury from last year required a follow-up surgery during the offseason. He's still locked in for a spot on the 53-man roster, as the three-year contract he signed in March includes $2.4 million guaranteed, per overthecap.com. Coach Kyle Shanahan believes the 49ers have four starting-caliber running backs, pointing to Mostert's 87-yard performance against Green Bay last October. Even so, the special-teams ace will have a tough time earning snaps in a backfield that also includes Tevin Coleman, Matt Breida and Jerick McKinnon (knee).

Coach Kyle Shanahan said McKinnon (knee) could be removed from the PUP list soon, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area suggests McKinnon could return as soon as Thursday, with Wednesday marking the first off day of 49ers training camp. The 27-year-old running back suffered a minor setback in his ACL rehab a couple weeks ago, while backfield mate Matt Breida was cleared from the pectoral injury that held him out of offseason practices. Both players are expected to battle Tevin Coleman for snaps and touches.

Coach Mike Vrabel said he's excited about McNichols, who is getting extra practice reps while Derrick Henry recovers from a foot injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Despite the strong performance early in training camp, Erik Bacharach of The Nashville Tennessean reports that McNichols likely is competing with Alex Barnes and Dalyn Dawkins for the No. 4 running back job. Henry isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury, and his returning backups from last season have value in the passing game (Dion Lewis) or special teams (David Fluellen). With Fluellen getting a look at fullback, the winner between McNichols, Barnes and Dawkins may actually be the third option for carries.

Williams (hamstring) isn't practicing Monday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Williams was removed from Sunday's practice with an apparent hamstring injury, leaving Carlos Hyde to take over with the first-team offense. Coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy both made it clear during the offseason that they view Williams as their starting running back.

Newsome hurt his right leg Sunday during practice, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.

Newsome limped off the field after taking a hit from linebacker Kyle Wilson. The second-year running back earned a roster spot as an undrafted rookie last season and now may have a better opportunity if Melvin Gordon's holdout continues. Even so, Newsome presumably falls behind Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson in the Los Angeles backfield.

Ford signed a contract with the Colts on Sunday.

Ford hasn't had a team since being cut by Buffalo in mid-May. The 25-year-old appeared in two games for the Bills last season, logging 79 rushing yards on 21 attempts to go with three catches for 21 yards. Ford will likely find himself occupying the last spot on Indianapolis' depth chart, which was made vacant after the team waived Aca'Cedric Ware.

Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson said the team let Warren go Sunday because he didn't meet Oakland's "fitness expectations," Josh Schrock of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Warren checked in around 260 pounds in late June, up from the 247 pounds he weighed at the 2018 combine. Schrock also reported that the 23-year-old "looked bulkier on Saturday," which seemingly was the deciding factor for Oakland's decision to sign James Butler and waive Warren.

Warren was let go by the Raiders on Sunday, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Warren had such promise heading into the offseason, as general manager Mike Mayock even said he was excited to see the young running back in practice. Warren made a bid for the 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie in 2018 after he led the NFL with 292 rushing yards during the preseason, ultimately being stashed on injured reserve with a knee injury instead. In a corresponding move, the team signed fellow running back James Butler.

Williams left Sunday's practice early with a hamstring issue, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Given the tricky nature of hamstring injuries, it's possible the Chiefs are being extra cautious with the running back they listed atop their depth chart going into training camp. Williams averaged 100.4 scrimmage yards and 1.7 touchdowns on 17.5 touches per game over his final six games (including playoffs) last season.