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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.

Browns coach Mike Pettine said rookie Terrance West will start at running back Week 2 against the Saints in place of Ben Tate, who will be sidelined due to a knee sprain. Pettine added Isaiah Crowell will be the backup running back.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said running back Bernard Pierce remains in the team's plans at running back, despite Pierce sitting the second half Week 1 against the Bengals after losing a fumble in the second quarter.

Harbaugh said Pierce's fumble opened the door for Justin Forsett, whose production against Cincinnati kept Pierce on the sideline after halftime.

"You don’t lose faith in a player because of a bad play," Harbaugh said, per ESPN. "Bernard is still on his way to becoming, I would say, a very good player, and I’ve been saying that all along. I have the utmost confidence in him. He’s going to fight and battle. He’s not going to be perfect -- none of us are -- but Bernard Pierce is a big part of what we’re doing, just as are Justin [and] Lorenzo [Taliaferro] as well."

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians believes that knowing that his foot injury can't get any worse is important to help running back Andre Ellington play through the pain, azcardinals.com reports.

Ellington is unlikely to practice Wednesday, but he hopes to be on the field Thursday and Friday in advance of suiting up against the Giants Sunday. He gained 53 yards on 13 carries and 27 yards on five receptions in Week 1 while dealing with his foot issue.

Former 49ers running back LaMichael James passed through waivers unclaimed Tuesday, the Sacramento Bee reports.

James was a second-round pick in 2012, but the 49ers chose to part ways with the team's No. 3 running back. He's suffered an injury in each of his three offseasons with San Francisco.