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Carey (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Carey didn't practice all week and can essentially be ruled out. With Jeremy Langford (ankle) also unavailable, rookie Jordan Howard is in line to lead the Chicago backfield.

Williams is in line to start at running back for the Dolphins in place of Arian Foster on Thursday against the Bengals.

After logging one carry for 15 yards and catching three passes for 10 yards in Week 3, Williams appears to be in line for added opportunities Thursday, though with Kenyan Drake, Jay Ajayi and Isaiah Pead also on hand, his Week 4 workload is hard to predict, with some form of committee arrangement likely on tap.

Richardson was released by the Steelers on Thursday, Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Richardson was released to clear a roster spot for Le'Veon Bell, who returned from a three-game suspension. Richardson will be eligible for the practice squad if he clears waivers. He had two carries for a total of seven yards in three games with the Steelers.

Grimes (ankle) will reportedly be sidelined for about a month due to a cracked fibula, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Injuries continue to decimate the Texans' this season, but Grimes is expected to make a full recovery. The back has logged four carries for 12 yards and hauled in five receptions for 28 yards so far this season, but will now be sidelined until late October at the earliest. Meanwhile, Alfred Blue and Tyler Ervin will continue to serve as depth options behind Lamar Miller in Grimes' absence.

Artis-Payne is on pace to earn another start in place of Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) on Sunday in Atlanta, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.

After head coach Ron Rivera all but ruled Stewart out for Week 4 on Thursday, Artis-Payne should receive the majority of carries among Panthers running backs, as he did this past Sunday against the Vikings. Artis-Payne managed just 47 yards on a team-high 12 rushes and hauled in his only target for 11 yards, but swapping out Minnesota's staunch defense for Atlanta's more yielding edition (the unit has allowed 4.8 YPC to opposing RBs) should be a boon for his prospects. Unfortunately for Artis-Payne, goal-line vultures Cam Newton and Mike Tolbert could keep him out of the end zone yet again.

The Seahawks released Magee on Wednesday.

The team opted to sign free agent C.J. Spiller, and subsequently released Magee to make room on the roster. The 23-year-old had recently been promoted from the practice squad, had tallied 12 yards on three carries in their win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Vereen underwent surgery on his torn triceps Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Initially, Vereen's return timetable was believed to be two months, but Raanan relayed that the running back likely won't achieve full health until late December. In the event the Giants are in playoff contention at that point, they could (and very likely will) activate Vereen from the Reserve/Injured list. Upon his potential return, his role could include anything from No. 1 RB to third-down pass-catching back, depending on the health of Rashad Jennings (thumb) and company.

Grimes is dealing with an ankle injury and didn't practice Wednesday.

Grimes caught four passes during the Texans' Week 3 loss to New England, but is suffering from what appears to be a minor ankle issue at this point. His status for Sunday's game against the Titans may be in question if he's unable to get back on the practice field throughout the week.

Carey (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Carey's absence in practice throughout the week may foreshadow his potential lack of availability for Sunday's game against the Lions. In the case Carey is unable to return to game action Week 4, rookie Jordan Howard figures to be the workhorse in the Bears' backfield with former starter Jeremy Langford (ankle) also sidelined.

Johnson picked up three of the Cardinals' 82 offensive snaps during Sunday's loss at Buffalo.

When the Cardinals have faced daunting tasks in Weeks 1 and 3, Johnson has rarely been used, as evidenced by three carries for seven yards on five total snaps. During the Week 2 beatdown of the Buccaneers, though, he was afforded plenty of run to the tune of 16 rushes for 54 yards and a touchdown. The sole constant in the backfield this season has been standout sophomore David Johnson, who currently sits third overall in terms of yards from scrimmage with 386, including 217 on the ground. Outside of the blowout, the senior Johnson has so far been a distant second to David in the RB pecking order in Arizona.