Coach Jay Gruden is "pretty confident" about Guice (knee) playing in Thursday's preseason game at Atlanta, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

This supports a Monday report that said Guice tentatively was scheduled for an appearance. The young running back was held out for the first two weeks of the preseason and hasn't received clearance for full contact, but it sound like he'll get the go-ahead within the next few days. A Week 1 appearance wouldn't necessarily entail heavy usage, as Washington also is expected to use Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson in the backfield -- at least to start the season.

Guice (knee) "tentatively" is scheduled for an appearance in Thursday's preseason game against Atlanta, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guice still has limitations for contact work, but the Redskins are optimistic he'll receive full clearance with the next few days. While it isn't a necessary condition for Week 1 active status, a preseason appearance would be a good sign for the prospects of Guice handling some carries early in the season. He's expected to split work with Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson in one of the NFL's more crowded backfields.

Guice (knee) should soon be cleared for full contact, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jay Gruden said he's just "waiting for the green light" from Washington's oft-maligned medical staff. Guice presumably won't be ready for Thursday's preseason game in Atlanta, but Gruden might consider using the young running back in the exhibition finale against Baltimore the following week. Given his lengthy rehab process and continued absence from contact work, Guice shouldn't be viewed as a sure bet to play Week 1, though he at least has a reasonable chance.

Coach Jay Gruden said Guice (knee) won't suit up for Thursday's preseason game against the Bengals, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As Gruden mentioned Tuesday, Guice's left knee has yet to be cleared for full contact, so the decision to hold out the second-year back was expected. Elsewhere in the backfield, Peterson returned to practice Wednesday after dealing with a minor ankle injury, but it'd be a surprise if Gruden exposes the veteran back to game action Thursday. As a result, Samaje Perine should get another chance to dominate snaps early, with Byron Marshall, Shaun Wilson and Craig Reynolds on hand to work their way up the depth chart.

Guice (knee) has not yet been cleared for full contact, NBC Sports Washington reports. "The first thing and foremost is when the trainers and doctors say he can go full contact, he'll go," coach Jay Gruden noted of the running back, who tore his left ACL last August. "Once I get that OK, we will make that decision."

EDGE Analysis

Once Guice, who has been practicing in training camp, is able to work fully, he and veteran back Adrian Peterson (ankle) figure to handle the bulk of Washington's early-down backfield work, with Chris Thompson on hand to serve yet in a change-of-pace/pass-catching role.

Guice won't suit up for Thursday's preseason contest at Cleveland, Les Carpenter of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guice is in the latter stages of his recovery from last August's ACL tear, but coach Jay Gruden won't take any chances with three exhibitions still on the Redskins' slate. With Adrian Peterson tending to an ankle injury, the backfield will be the domain of Chris Thompson, Samaje Perine, Byron Marshall, Shaun Wilson and Craig Reynolds.

Coach Jay Gruden said that he hasn't made a decision on whether Guice will play in Thursday's preseason game at Cleveland, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden may be scared off by the hamstring injury Guice suffered between the offseason program and the start of training camp. While Guice eventually received clearance to practice without limitations in the latter, it should be noted that players coming off serious lower-body injuries are more prone to endure other medical hardships. Gruden seems intent on pursuing a cautious approach with the second-year running back, adding that he may "limit him in game action for a couple weeks." Expect Guice to make a cameo at some point before the regular season, when he'll work in tandem with veteran Adrian Peterson on early downs while yielding pass-catching reps to Chris Thompson.

Guice (knee/hamstring) received clearance to practice without any limitations, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guice made good progress in his ACL recovery throughout winter and spring, only to pick up a minor hamstring injury at some point during the summer. Neither his knee nor his hamstring are apparently concerns entering training camp, but it bears mentioning that players are often more susceptible to other medical issues in the first year back from a severe injury. Running backs coach Randy Jordan already said he envisions a 50-50 or 60-40 carry split between Guice and Adrian Peterson, with Chris Thompson presumably getting most of the snaps in passing situations. Although he doesn't find himself in the most ideal backfield situation, the 2018 second-round pick at least will have a chance to emerge as the leader of a crowded position group.

Guice (knee) injured his hamstring and now appears questionable for training camp, Erin Hawksworth of 106.7 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Any player in the first season back from a major knee/leg/foot injury faces heightened risk of other lower-body issues. Guice reportedly was on track for the start of training camp before this new development, though he was limited to individual drills and a rehab program throughout OTAs and minicamp. In addition to the health concerns, Guice faces tough competition for playing time in a backfield that also has Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson on hand. Running backs coach Randy Jordan said in June that he envisions a 50-50 or 60-40 carry split between Guice and Peterson. A return to health for the preseason would give Guice a better shot to tilt the Week 1 workload split in his favor.

Guice (knee) is expected to be healthy for training camp, Kyle Melnick of redskins.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guice was held out of practice throughout the offseason program, limited to individual drills and a rehab program. Workload is becoming just as much of a concern as health, with running backs coach Randy Jordan recently saying he envisions a 50-50 or 60-40 split between Guice and Adrian Peterson, per Julie Donaldson of NBC Sports Washington. The backfield committee also figures to include passing-down specialist Chris Thompson, who averaged 4.3 carries and 3.3 receptions in 49 games the past four seasons. Guice is talented enough to push his teammates aside, but it isn't an easy task by any means.