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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.

Seahawks running back Christine Michael continued his impressive preseason with a productive performance in a lopsided defeat of Chicago on Friday night.

Michael led the team with 28 yards on eight carries and added three receptions for 26 yards. Among his catches resulted in a 7-yard touchdown in the third quarter that stretched the lead to 28-0.

Raiders running back Darren McFadden touched the ball four times and gained three yards Friday night in Green Bay.

McFadden rushed three times for five yards and caught one pass for minus-2. It was a far cry from his achievements in the second preseason game, when he rushed for 27 yards and earned the praise of Dennis Allen.

Patriots running back Shane Vereen found the end zone twice during Friday’s preseason game against the Panthers.

Vereen caught a short pass on a wheel route and took it 40 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. He then caught a short 6-yard pass from Tom Brady for a touchdown in the third quarter. He worked into the third quarter and finished with 75 yards of total offense. He took six handoffs for 18 yards and caught five passes for 57 yards and two touchdowns.

Jets running backs Chris Johnson and Chris Ivory both looked sharp Friday night against the Giants in exhibition play.

Johnson ripped a 17-yards run in the opening quarter and turned a pair of short passes into long plays. He played into the first series of the third quarter with the backups and racked up 77 yards of total offense. He took nine handoffs for 42 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. He caught both of his targets for 35 yards.

Ivory returned to action and made his presence felt as well. He ripped an 18-yard run and finished the game with a team-high 50 yards on six carries while being limited to one half of work. He caught one pass for 23 yards.

The Patriots will be without the services of wide receiver Aaron Dobson, running back Brandon Bolden and tight end Michael Hoomanawanui Friday night at home against Carolina, per NESN Sports.