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Rainey fumbled a kickoff and a punt and bobbled another punt Friday against the Dolphins.

He was a long shot to make the team anyway, and his odds just got even longer.

Gray did not practice on Saturday due to a quad injury.

Gray didn't participate in Thursday's loss to the Jets and no timetable has been released for his injury. While he's out, look for young backs such as Corey Grant and Joe Banyard to see increased reps as they hope to make the 53-man roster.

Richardson gained 44 yards on 11 carries and added 16 yards on two catches in Friday's 30-17 preseason loss to the Lions.

The 26-year-old tailback built on his impressive training camp performances, with his 44 yards leading all rushers on the night. Richardson has not received a regular-season carry since 2013, his second and final season with the Rams. He's competing with Fitzgerald Touissant for a third-string role behind DeAngelo Williams, with Friday's effort serving as a positive step towards winning that job.

Zenner gained 24 yards on seven carries and added 32 yards on three receptions in Friday's 30-17 preseason victory over the Steelers.

Last season's preseason star got off to a solid start in 2016, flashing his versatile skill set through both the ground and air. Zenner's rookie campaign was then cut short after he cracked multiple ribs and suffered a collapsed lung in an October contest against the Bears, so Friday was his first taste of game action since that point. He'll once again look to earn playing time alongside the likes of Theo Riddick, Stevan Ridley, and Ameer Abdullah.

Williams gained 13 yards and scored a touchdown on seven carries while also gaining 10 yards on his sole catch in Friday's 27-10 preseason victory over the Giants.

The 24-year-old's five-yard touchdown in the second quarter was the highlight of an otherwise forgettable performance. Williams gained only eight yards on his six other totes, and remains locked in a reserve running back spot battle that is expected to be waged for the duration of preseason.

Thomas gained 40 yards on 10 carries and totaled seven yards on two receptions in Friday's 27-10 preseason victory over the Giants.

The veteran tailback made a solid return to the team he spent 2011-2014 with, likely benefiting from fresh legs after not having played in the NFL in 2015. Thomas remains a long shot to make the final roster given the ample competition at the running back position, but Friday's effort certainly served as a point in his favor.

Pead gained 50 yards on 10 rushes and lost three yards on his sole catch in Friday's 27-10 preseason victory over the Giants.

Fighting for a backup tailback spot, Pead made a strong first impression in a Dolphins uniform. The fourth-year back was essentially out of football last season after tallying only two carries between stints with the Rams and Steelers. Pead's highlight of the night was a 26-yard rumble on the first posession of the second half, a run in which he started right, cut back to the middle of the field, and put on a nifty spin move that allowed him to gain about 15 extra yards. The 26-year-old has a legitimate opportunity to latch on to a roster spot on a Dolphins squad that is still trying to settle its running back corps.

Atkinson led Oakland with 97 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns on just five carries in Friday's preseason win over the Cardinals.

Atkinson did nearly all of his damage on just two runs, as he broke outside for a 53-yard touchdown scamper in the third quarter and followed up with a 35-yard score in the fourth. Latavius Murray is the unquestioned starter, and Atkinson mainly faces competition for the top backup job from rookie DeAndre Washington, who racked up 74 total yards of his own. With this eye-opening performance, however, Atkinson will likely have the opportunity to showcase his skills a bit more as the preseason moves along.

Asiata had two carries for nine yards in Friday's preseason win over the Bengals.

Asiata enters the season third on the depth chart at running back and may not have much of a role as long as Adrian Peterson and Jerick McKinnon are healthy.

McKinnon (back) had five carries for 14 yards and two receptions for 10 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Bengals.

McKinnon has mised practice time the past week or so with a sore back, but his appearance in a preseason game would appear to indicate it's not a major concern. McKinnon could have a larger role in the passing game this season and perhaps become the team's third-down back.