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Buccaneers running back Doug Martin was able to practice Friday according to the Tampa Bay Times, though it is not clear what his workload was like. Martin has been limited due to a knee injury through the week, and his status for Week 2 against the Rams is still in question until the official injury report is released. 

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce was the bellcow Week 2 against the Steelers.

Pierce carried the ball 22 times for 96 yards. He also caught one pass for 7 yards during the contest. Despite the decent performance, Pierce couldn't manage a touchdown. Pierce was the primary ball carrier on the team's first drive, but was replaced by Justin Forsett at the goal line. Forsett failed to convert his goal line carry. Pierce would receive four carries within five yards of the goal line during the rest of the game, but failed to score on any of them.

Pierce will take on the Browns Week 3. 

Cardinals running back Andre Ellington was unable to practice Thursday.

Ellington is dealing with a foot injury, but managed to play Week 1 against the Chargers. He's missed both days of practice this week and remains questionable entering Week 2.

Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson was used on two jet-sweep plays during a 34-6 win Week 1 against the Rams. While it was an interesting wrinkle to the offense, offensive coordinator Norv Turner did his best Thursday to temper expectations about using trick plays on a weekly basis, per The Star Tribune.

"Those plays I think when they happen are exciting and they’re great; you can’t count on those," Turner said. "A guy like Cordarrelle is capable of doing that with his physical ability."

Patterson said he's familiar with the jet sweep from his college days. However, he said he isn't sure if he will get carries on a weekly basis.

"You just can’t focus on one guy," Patterson said. "Like me, I might not get no (touches) or no kickoff returns this week. It really don’t matter to me as long as my team’s successful and as long as we win. We know we’re going to be good. You can’t worry about yourself all the time, you’ve got to think about your team."

Cardinals general manager Steve Keim confirmed during Daniel Jeremiah's Move The Sticks Podcast Wednesday that the organization views running back Andre Ellington as its version of Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, according to NFL.com.

"When you look at body type, and his frame, and the way he runs the football, I think there's a chance he can end up being like a Chris Johnson, like a Jamaal Charles," Keim said. "That's the kind of guy I see Andre Ellington being in the future for us."

Seahawks running back Christine Michael did not practice Wednesday.

Michael missed last week's game due to a hamstring injury. He was unable to go Wednesday, and could be in jeopardy of missing Week 2 unless he can get back on the field during the week.

The Cardinals have reached an injury settlement with Dominique Williams , according to FoxSports.

Williams was waived Tuesday due to an injury. He was initially picked up by the club to be part of the practice squad, but is knee will keep him out of action.

Seahawks running back Christine Michael (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, but he's expected to return Thursday in advance of Sunday's game at San Diego, reports 710 ESPN Radio.

As expected, Cardinals running back Andre Ellington is not practicing Wednesday, reports Fox Sports. He'll likely play through his foot injury again Sunday at the Giants.

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (knee) is not practicing Wednesday as the team prepares for Sunday's game against the Rams, reports the Tampa Tribune.