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Packers running back DuJuan Harris played so well Friday against the Raiders that he's now pushing James Starks for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart, reports the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Harris rushed 12 times for 56 yards and caught passes of 31 and 11 yards.

"That's a question that has yet to be determined," running backs coach Sam Gash said of the pecking order behind Eddie Lacy. "We're still going through the process."

Added offensive coordinator Tom Clements: "Obviously, Eddie's our top runner. After that, we're going to mix guys in there and see where it goes."

The 49ers made several moves to trim the roster to 75 players Monday.

The team waived quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, safety D.J. Campbell, tight end Kevin Greene, running back Jewel Hampton, punt Colton Schmidt, linebacker Kion Wilson and wide receiver Devon Wylie, while also releasing wide receiver David Reed.

The team placed running back Marcus Lattimore, fullback Trey Millard, cornerback Keith Reaser and guard Brandon Thomas on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List and linebacker NaVorro Bowman, tight end Garrett Celek and defensive tackle Kaleb Ramsey were placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List. Linebacker Blake Costanzo was released from the Injured Reserve list.

Rams running back Zac Stacy did not start the third preseason game, but he remains atop the depth chart, according to ESPN.com. Benny Cunningham, who got the start, is the No. 2 back ahead of rookie Tre Mason.

The Chargers waived or released these players: running back Kerwynn Williams, offensive tackle Nick Becton, fullback Zach Boren, tight ends Ryan Otten and Jake Byrne, receivers Micah Hatfield and Brelan Chancellor, linebacker Adrian Hamilton, guard Darryl Johnson, cornerback Lowell Rose and punter Chase Tenpenny.

Ravens running back Bernard Pierce has a mild concussion, coach John Harbaugh told ESPN.com. Pierce did not practice Monday but is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener.

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.