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Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro has an MCL injury that will cause him to miss several weeks, according to coach John Harbaugh. 

Taliaferro dealt with injury issues last year, his rookie season, when he appeared in 13 games and rushed for 292 yards. 

The Jets lost three players to concussions and three others to an assortment of injuries in Friday's preseason game against Atlanta, per ESPN.

Wide receiver Jeremy Kerley, safety Durell Eskridge and running back Daryl Richardson all left with concussions.

Offensive tackle Ben Ijalana left the game with a knee injury. Shaq Evans sprained his back, and Sashaun Phillips hurt his ribs.

Cowboys running back Joseph Randle, who is competing for the featured spot in the backfield, suffered a setback early in practice Thursday when he aggravated an oblique he strained last week, per the Dallas Morning News.

Randle headed to the locker room after a brief talk with Jason Garrett. It remains to be seen how long the latest physical problem keeps Randle sidelined.

Cowboys running back Darren McFadden indicated during a radio interview Tuesday that the plan in Dallas is for Joseph Randle and McFadden to split carries out of the backfield, according to The Dallas Morning News.

“You know the competitor in me definitely wants to be the No. 1 guy that goes out there," he told KRLD-FM. "But at the same time, it’s like, man, you know we’re going to split carries. So whoever goes out there or goes out there second -- I just know whenever I do get a chance to get the ball in my hands, I’m going to go out there and go 110 percent.”

McFadden has had his share of injury issues, which have kept him from reaching his full potential in the NFL. He already missed some time this preseason due to a hamstring injury, but it appears McFadden is getting back to 100 percent.

“I feel great. Trainers are kind of just easing me back into things, but as far as I how I feel, I feel like I’m ready to get out there and go 100 percent," he said. "You know, they are going to be cautious. Dealing with a hamstring, they can be tricky. But we definitely don’t want to make any rush and delay it further.”

McFadden was also very complimentary of Randle during his interview.

“He’s a very slashy guy," McFadden said. "The one thing that I’ve learned about him since we’ve been out here is he’s a hard worker, and I love to see that in a running back. He’s a guy who can (hit a) home run at any time. He’s not afraid to stick his nose in there and pick up a blitz.”

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said Tuesday he told veteran running back Chris Johnson and tight end Jermaine Gresham that nothing has been promised to them, including a spot on the roster.

The Cardinals finalized a one-year contract with Johnson on Monday. Arizona signed Greshman to a one-year deal in late July.

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians told reporters Tuesday all of the team's running backs were practicing in full, which included Andre Ellington, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury.

Ellington did play in the preseason opener, totaling 3 yards on three carries and two catches for 59 yards. He opened the scoring Sunday against the Chiefs with a 2-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter.

The Cardinals reached a one-year agreement with running back Chris Johnson, the team announced Monday.

Johnson recently passed a physical with the Cardinals. He rushed for 663 yards on 155 carries for the Jets last season.

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians confirmed running back Chris Johnson has passed his physical. However, he added no contract is in place yet and Johnson remains a free agent as of Monday afternoon.

The Redskins made roster moves with three injured players, the team announced on Sunday. 

The team waived/injured RB Silas Redd, who was injured in the first preseason game. He can be placed on IR if he's unclaimed. 

Tight ends Logan Paulsen and Niles Paul also went down to injury. Both were placed in injured reserve. 

To help fill the hole the injuries left at tight end, the Redskins signed Ernst Brun.

The Cowboys moved running back Darren McFadden to the active roster, from the PUP list on Saturday, per the NFL Network. 

McFadden opened camp on PUP because of a hamstring injury.