Titans have waived running back Javian Hawkins, per source.

Related players: Derrick Henry, Brian Hill, Darrynton Evans

Hawkins looked to be the team's fourth running back but was likely battling Hill for the RB3 role. It could be a bit of good news for Evans, who was talked about as a back who could see a much bigger role this season. But Evans got hurt in a preseason game and has missed time. If anything, this could at least mean Evans is on the mend and poised to see an RB2 role on the Titans. He's expected to be involved in the passing game.

With the season opener now less than 21 days away, Derrick Henry is ramping up his work.

The Titans running back participated in team drills Monday for the first time in training camp, Ben Arthur of The Tennessean reports.

Previously in training camp, Henry took part only in individual drills and occasional sandpit work. He had become more involved in walk-through sessions recently, the story said.

Titans RB Darrynton Evans started in place of Derrick Henry in their first preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. On his fourth carry he pulled up on and outside run and didn't return per a clip from Josh Norris of Underdog Fantasy.

Darrynton Evans missed 10 games his rookie season with a strained hamstring and while the reports have said knee the video shows "either a hamstring or (less likely) proximal calf” [credit @DrJesseMorse]. Tennessee holds Brian Hill, Jeremy McNichols and Mekhi Sargent behind Henry and Evans, this will be a backfield situation to monitor going forward.

Since returning from his turf toe injury in Week 6, Phillip Lindsay has averaged 6.92 yards per carry. That figure leads all running backs with at least 15 rushing attempts during that span. And only NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry (eight) has a greater number of explosive runs — defined as at least 12 yards — than Lindsay (seven) during the last three weeks, according to Sportradar.

Related players: Melvin Gordon

Overall, Lindsay’s 6.4 yards per scrimmage touch represent the most efficient rate of his career. For context, he averaged 5.6 yards per touch during his Pro Bowl rookie season in 2018, the story pointed out. The author asked the question: Is Lindsay more productive on a per-play basis because he’s best suited for this slightly reduced, change-of-pace role? Or is he succeeding in spite of the lower volume Gordon’s arrival has created?