NFL Player News

The Packers signed Davis-Price on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Packers are dealing with injuries in their backfield, as MarShawn Lloyd (groin), Emanuel Wilson (knee) and Israel Abanikanda (hamstring) are banged up in some fashion. Davis-Price was a third-round pick by the 49ers back in 2022, but he's appeared in just eight career regular-season contests, rushing 43 times for 127 scoreless yards, averaging an underwhelming 3.0 yards per carry. He's a roster long-shot in Green Bay.

Abanikanda (hamstring) did not practice Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Abanikanda played 21 offensive snaps in the Packers' preseason opener against the Jets this past Saturday and rushed six times for 19 yards. With MarShawn Lloyd (groin) and Emanuel Wilson (knee) out for that one, Abanikanda played behind both Josh Jacobs and Chris Brooks, so Abanikanda can't afford to miss much time if he's going to make a run at a 53-man roster spot.

The Chiefs signed Wiley on Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Wiley gives Kansas City another body in the backfield for the remainder of camp and the preseason, but he's not expected to compete for a 53-man roster spot, with Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Elijah Mitchell and rookie Brashard Smith seemingly solidified as the Chiefs' running backs.

Allgeier didn't play in Atlanta's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions on Friday.

Allgeier is projected to operate as the primary backup behind Bijan Robinson for a second straight season. After a breakout rookie campaign, Allgeier's production as a reserve has been modest. He posted 4.7 yards per carry on a career-low 137 rushing attempts last season.

Dotson rushed five times for zero yards and caught his lone target for eight yards during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions.

The undrafted running back out of Northern Colorado started his career with the Chargers in 2023 and made four appearances as a rookie but failed to make their initial 53-man roster last season. He joined the Falcons' practice squad last winter and earned a reserve/future contract after the 2024 campaign. Dotson will likely have to settle for a practice-squad role again.

Washington has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury and will miss "some time," D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Washington didn't play in last Friday's preseason opener against the Lions. The 26-year-old appeared in just one regular-season contest last season, logging 11 snaps on special teams.

Chubb (concussion) practiced without a non-contact jersey Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

This means Chubb has either made it through the concussion protocol or is in the final stage. He hit his head during practice last Tuesday and missed the next few days, but he returned Monday as a limited participant and now seems ready for full participation. With Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) uncertain for the start of the season, Chubb is competing with Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale and Woody Marks for backfield roles.

Sanders (knee) is participating in practice Tuesday wearing full pads, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Sanders missed roughly two weeks of practice, plus Dallas' preseason opener against the Rams, due to a left knee bruise, but it looks like he's now back in full. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed optimism Monday that the running back would be able to suit up for exhibition action Saturday versus Baltimore. Javonte Williams remains the early favorite for Dallas' lead backfield role, but Sanders still has time to make his case for opportunities. Rookie Jaydon Blue (heel) is still not practicing Tuesday.

Mattison (neck), who was placed on season-ending IR on Monday, does not have a career-ending injury, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Mattison suffered a neck injury during Sunday's preseason tie against the Bears that required surgery, and it will cause him to miss the entire 2025 season. It's encouraging that the running back may return in 2026, though given that he inked only a one-year deal with Miami this offseason, it's likely that his next opportunity will come with another organization. With Mattison on IR, both second-year pro Jaylen Wright and rookie sixth-rounder Ollie Gordon will benefit from a clearer path to touches behind starter De'Von Achane.

Walker has been alternating days on and off the practice field since returning from a minor foot injury last week, Gregg Bell of The News Tribune reports.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said it's all part of a plan to keep Walker healthy, not a product of any setback that might threaten the running back's Week 1 availability. Lower-body injuries have been a near-constant for the 24-year-old since he entered the NFL, although he played 15 regular-season games in both 2022 and 2023 before slumping to just 11 appearances last season. The combination of Walker's durability concerns and Zach Charbonnet's solid work in his absence has led to discussion this summer about how the backfield workload will be split under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.