Jordan Scarlett

Scarlett, who landed a workout with the Chargers in September as the team struggled with backfield injuries, didn't take a snap for an NFL team in 2020. He played in nine games for the Panthers in 2019, seeing four carries. Scarlett, 24, was drafted by Carolina with the 154th pick in the 2019 NFL draft. He's a long shot to make Miami's roster in 2021. 

It's a bad sign for Justin Jackson's (quad) Week 2 availability. Scarlett finished 2019 on injured reserve for the Panthers with a knee injury. If he lands a contract, he would be unlikely to spend more than a few weeks on the 53-man roster. 

The fifth-round rookie finishes his inaugural season with seven snaps on offense and 113 on special teams, taking four carries for nine yards. Reggie Bonnafon won the preseason competition for the No. 2 spot at running back, but Scarlett should return in 2020 to compete for that same role. It isn't clear if either his knee or ankle injury is considered severe. Whatever the case, Mike Davis will step in on special teams while also serving as the No. 3 running back.

Scarlett suffered a knee injury during Week 12's game against the Saints, and he isn't yet ready to retake the field. In his absence, Reggie Bonnafon and Mike Davis will serve as the backups to star running back Christian McCaffery.