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Four backs had at least 300 regular-season carries a year ago: Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey, James Cook and Derrick Henry. They combined for exactly one preseason carry last year, a 9-yard run by Taylor.

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Taylor had 1 preseason carry despite 300+ regular-season carries; elite backs are protected.

Jonathan Taylor, one of four backs with 300+ regular-season carries last year, had exactly one preseason carry (a 9-yard run), exemplifying how elite backs are protected in the preseason.