Roundup: Steelers CB Joe Haden sofre lesão no tornozelo

TheKansas City Chiefsgot some positive injury news Wednesday.

Starting running backDamien Williamsreturned to practice after missing more than a week due to a hamstring injury suffered early in training camp,via B.J. Kissel of the team’s official website.

TheChiefssuggested they were being cautious with Williams on the outset of the injury, but coach Andy Reidreportedly began to sound frustratedthe starting running back was still out over the weekend.

“He’s missed a lot of plays,” Reid said Saturday of Williams. “It’s been great for these other guys. (Carlos Hyde) has done a nice job. He’s got a lot of reps and he’s taking advantage of them.”

Williams returns to practice as K.C.’s top running back. The team has repeatedly insisted this offseason that the career backup owns the dual-threat tools to carry the workload in theChiefsbackfield. With the hamstring issue hopefully in the rear view before preseason games even start, Williams can go about proving the coaching staff correct.

Other news we’re monitoring around the league on Wednesday:

1.SteelerscornerbackJoe Hadenwas carted off the field after suffering what is believed to be a minor ankle injury, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported, per a source. Haden didn’t sound worried about his setback.

Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers! Ima be just fine����

— Joe Haden(@joehaden23) August 8, 2019

2. TheSan Francisco 49erscame out of Wednesday’s practice with a couple injury scares.

Niners defensive endNick Bosaand cornerbackJason Verrettboth underwent MRIs on their ankles after exiting practice with apparent injuries.

Bosa was diagnosed with an ankle sprain following his MRI, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday night. San Francisco is expected to be cautious with Bosa, meaning the 2019 second-overall pick should be held out of preseason games.

Verrett was also diagnosed with a minor ankle sprain, Rapoport added. That result is a big relief for the injury-plagued cornerback.

Niners wide receiverMarquise Goodwinalso went down with an apparentright leg injurybut later returned to practice.

3. Rapoport reported onInsideTraining CampLivethatRaidersreceiverAntonio Brownisdealing with frostbitten feetdue to not wearing proper footwear in a cryotherapy machine.

4.Buccaneersdefensive tackleVita Veawill undergo an MRI on Friday after leaving practice early Tuesday with knee injury, Rapoport reports.

Bruce Arians saidVita Veahad an MRI after he sustained a knee injury in practice on Tues. However, because there was still swelling in the knee, they want to do a second examination on Friday. Arians concluded: “We’ll know more on Friday. But the original prognosis was good.”

— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) August 7, 2019

5.Texansbackup quarterbackA.J. McCarronsuffered a thumb injury during practice Tuesday and will miss some time, Rapoport reported, via a source.

6.Bengalsrunning backRodney Andersonpassed his physical and has been cleared to return to practice, the team announced.

7.Seahawkscoach Pete Carroll told reporters that tight endEd Dicksonunderwent a knee procedure and the hope is that he’s out just four to five weeks.

Carroll also had an update on rookie defensive endL.J. Collier, who currently is rehabing an “unusual” ankle sprain.

Pete Carroll said LJ Collier got “a really good update” on his ankle sprain, and is out of the boot. No timetable, but “really encouraged” by progress.#Seahawks

— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) August 7, 2019