Kelley took 11 carries for 49 yards and caught both of his targets for 14 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley entered the game after Samaje Perine, who picked up 30 yards on seven carries. With Chris Thompson (leg) and Adrian Peterson already locked in, Kelley is competing with Perine and Kapri Bibbs for what likely will be two roster spots. Kelley's knowledge of the offense and value on special teams should keep him safe, but it won't be out of nowhere if he ends up getting cut.

Kelley took eight carries for 19 yards in Friday's preseason game against Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley was massively outplayed by Adrian Peterson, who got the start, dominated early work and finished with 56 yards on 11 carries (all in the first half). Kelley stayed in the game into the fourth quarter, and even then he was outplayed by Kapri Bibbs (61 yards on four touches). The only good news for Kelley is that he returned to Friday's game following a brief exit to be evaluated for a stinger. His knowledge of Jay Gruden's scheme and value on special teams should keep his roster spot safe, but it sure looked like the Redskins were preparing Peterson to replace Kelley in the offense. Meanwhile, Samaje Perine was held out with an ankle injury.

Kelley gained 17 yards on seven carries and added a 13-yard catch on two targets in Thursday's 15-13 win over the Jets in Week 2 of preseason.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley's primary competition at running back in the wake of Derrius Guice's ACL tear was supposed to come from Samaje Perine, who ripped off a 30-yard run on his lone carry but immediately exited with an ankle sprain. While the attrition in Washington's backfield is raising Kelley's fantasy stock, he'll have to do more with his touches to truly get owners excited.

Kelley's workload for the upcoming seasons is expected to increase following Derrius Guice's ACL tear, Peter Hailey of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Guice suffered the unfortunate injury during Thursday's preseason game at New England, wiping out his rookie campaign in the process. The rest of the backfield will benefit, barring a free-agent signing before Week 1. While Chris Thompson (leg) will handle pass-catching duties, Kelley and Samaje Perine are in line for a bump in their respective workloads. Perine received far more work than Kelley a season ago -- 197 touches versus 66 -- but the search for production on first and second downs will fall in the laps of the duo.

Kelley got the start in Thursday's preseason game against New England, taking four carries for six yards.

EDGE Analysis

Derrius Guice (knee), Byron Marshall and Samaje Perine also got touches in the early portion of Thursday's contest, though the rookie was removed toward the end of the first quarter after suffering what appeared to be a minor injury at the end of a 34-yard run that was wiped out by a penalty. Guice finished his night with six carries for 19 yards, with Perine adding seven carries for 31 yards. While a slimmed-down Kelley reportedly has made a strong impression at training camp, he may end up battling Perine for a single job. Guice and Chris Thompson (leg) are obvious roster locks, and the Redskins may want to keep Marshall or Kapri Bibbs to provide pass-catching depth behind Thompson.

Kelley is down to 221 pounds and has been taking reps with the first-team offense, Sam Fortier and Kimberley Martin of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perhaps sensing that his power-based skill set had become redundant with Derrius Guice and Samaje Perine on the roster, Kelley dropped some weight for a second straight offseason. While he'll still have a hard time beating out Guice and Perine for carries, the third-year pro may find that a slimmer frame helps with pass-catching and special teams. Redskins coach Jay Gruden already mentioned that Kelley is off to a strong start at training camp, bouncing back strong from a 2017 campaign plagued by ankle and knee injuries.

Kelley is making a good impression on coach Jay Gruden early in training camp, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gruden said he isn't sure how many running backs he'll carry on the 53-man roster, adding that he might want to see if Kelley or Samaje Perine can play fullback. With Perine, Derrius Guice and Chris Thompson (leg) all expected to make the team, Kelley may end up competing for one spot with Kapri Bibbs, Byron Marshall and Martez Carter. While it sounds as if he has the early advantage, Kelley still isn't a lock to make the team.

Kelley (ankle) returned healthy for offseason practices, where he got a lot of run with the starters on offense, Stephen Czarda of the Redskins' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley likely will share first-team work once training camp begins, as it isn't even a sure thing the third-year back will make the 53-man roster. Derrius Guice and passing-down back Chris Thompson (leg) are obvious locks, and Samaje Perine's status as a recent fourth-round pick could give him an edge over Kelley. Even if the Redskins ultimately decide to carry four running backs, they might prioritize special teams over offense for the No. 4 spot. Kelley averaged just 3.1 yards on 61 carries last season before an ankle injury ended his campaign after seven games.

Kelley (ankle) finds himself in a crowded backfield alongside Chris Thompson (leg), Samaje Perine and rookie second-round pick Derrius Guice, Kimberley A. Martin of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley is quite clearly the least athletic player among that quartet, offering little in terms of speed, explosiveness or pass-catching ability, though he does have a decent combination of power, vision and football smarts. He may nonetheless find himself on the roster bubble during training camp, coming off an injury-shortened 2017 campaign in which he averaged 3.1 yards on 62 carries. Kelley at least figures to be back at full strength for training camp, if he isn't there already. He'll compete with Guice and Perine to earn carries, while Thompson figures to handle passing downs if he regains his health.

Kelley (ankle) will have a lot to prove during the offseason program and OTAs, Rich Tandler of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kelley earned a roster spot as an undrafted rookie in 2016 and emerged as Washington's lead back by the end of the year, but he then managed just 62 carries for 194 yards (3.2 average) and three touchdowns in seven games last season, limited by ankle, knee and rib injuries. The ankle issue landed him on injured reserve in mid-November, and while he seems to have avoided surgery and should be healthy for the offseason program, Kelley ultimately may find himself in a battle for a roster spot. Chris Thompson (leg) and 2017 fourth-round pick Samaje Perine figure to make the team without question, and coach Jay Gruden has already acknowledged the likelihood that Washington uses an early draft pick on a running back. As an early-down thumper without much special teams value, Kelley likely will become expendable if he doesn't look better than Perine during spring and summer practices.