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Trent Richardson is averaging 2.6 yards per carry in the preseason, and Ahmad Bradshaw made his preseason debut Saturday with three carries for 2 yards. Would the Colts turn to Dan Herron?

Herron has run for 104 yards on 18 preseason carries (5.7 ypc), including a 43-yard jaunt Saturday against the Saints. Most of those yards have come against backups, but coach Chuck Pagano said he's not discounting Herron.

"I don't look at it that way," Pagano told ESPN.com. "I just know 'Boom' has had a really good camp and a good preseason. He's made some nice runs. It's comforting knowing that you have a guy that not only excels on special teams, but you've got another guy in the backfield that can run and get yards for you when you need them."

A third-year back out of Ohio State, Herron entered camp as a long shot to make the roster. Now he's third on the depth chart and rising fast. "It's a great opportunity right now for me," said Herron, who also returns kickoffs. "I come here every day like it's my first day and the coaches know nothing about me. I try to work as hard as I can and just try to showcase what I can."

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce, who sustained a head injury Saturday against the Redskins, is not practicing Monday, reports the Baltimore Sun. Pierce tweeted Sunday that he's "fine."

It's still unclear if Pierce suffered a concussion.

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce, who left Saturday's game with a head injury, tweeted that he's "fine," reports the Baltimore Sun. Pierce went through the concussion protocol following the hit.

With Ray Rice suspended for two games, Pierce is on track to start the regular-season opener against the Bengals.

The Rams' decision to start Benny Cunningham over Zac Stacy in Saturday's preseason game was not significant, coach Jeff Fisher told ESPN.com. "We just gave [Cunningham] a chance to run behind the first offensive line," Fisher said. "We know what Zac can do."

Cunningham rushed for 32 yards on five carries. Stacy entered on the second drive and gained 11 yards on five totes.

Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson found the end zone during Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs.

Patterson came down with a 53-yard pass from Matt Cassel in the opening quarter. He caught three of the five passes thrown his way for 71 yards and a touchdown, averaging 23.7 yards per grab.

Cowboys running back Joseph Randle left Saturday's preseason game against Miami with a strained oblique injury, per the Dallas Morning News. Randle sustained the injury in the first half and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. He had one total tackle while working with the special teams unit.

Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers had a productive showing Saturday night against the Titans in preseason action.

Rodgers finished with 13 touches in the first half with the starters. He took eight handoffs for 33 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt. He caught all five of his targets for 31 yards.

Ravens backup running back Bernard Pierce got the start but left early with an apparent head injury Saturday against Washington in preseason play.

Pierce struggled early on and was stuffed on a fourth-and-1 on the opening drive, turning the ball over. He then took a shot by Brandon Merriweather on the third series and was escorted back to the locker room for further evaluation. He had four carries for minus-3 yards and one catch for 3 yards before leaving the game.

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin ran the ball hard and looked like his old self during Saturday's preseason game against the Bills.

Martin scored from 1-yard out on the third drive of the game. He played the entire first half with the first unit and finished with 14 touches. He took 12 handoffs for 38 yards and a touchdwon on the ground, averaging 3.2 yards per attempt. He caught both of his targets for 27 yards.

The following players will not dress for the Dolphins Saturday night against the Cowboys in preseason action: Caleb Sturgis, Mike Gillislee, Daniel Thomas, Marcus Thigpen, Walt Aikens, Mike Pouncey, Koa Misi, Terrence Fede, Arthur Lynch and A.J. Francis.