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Fellow backup running back DJ Giddens wasn't available in this one with a lingering hamstring injury, so the main backup job appears to be McGowan's to lose right now. It'll be interesting to see what the Colts plan on doing with Giddens, who was their 5th round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft, but endured some definite growing pains as a rookie.
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Giddens' hamstring injury sidelines him, ceding backup RB role to McGowan amid rookie struggles.

5th round pick DJ Giddens was unavailable in this preseason game with a lingering hamstring injury, allowing Seth McGowan to secure the primary backup running back role. The source notes it will be interesting to see what the Colts plan to do with Giddens, who endured definite growing pains as a rookie.

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