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New Orleans Saints backup battles heating up

Now that we got through the dress rehearsal game and saw that the starters are picking up right where they left off last season, we can look forward to the last game of the preseason. Many backup spots are still available as a few players are battling it out as final roster cuts loom. Here’s a few that we’re paying close attention to.

The competition for third string running back may not be the most glamorous of position battles, but it is one of the tightest competitions. The incumbent Washington has proven his ability to contribute on special teams, but doesn’t offer much upside as a runner or receiver out of the backfield.