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atlanta-falcons-roster1 month ago•23 min saved

Falcons unveil 2026 initial 53-man roster with four QBs and heavy OL/DB depth

Atlanta’s first-cut 53-man roster features four quarterbacks, only two running backs, and a heavy emphasis on offensive linemen and defensive backs. The roster includes QB depth with Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, and Jack Strand; RBs Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson; a deep OL/DB corps, three tight ends (Pitts/Woerner/AHooper), and a defense anchored by players like Dorlus, Dexter, Maason Smith, Harrison, and Harold Perkins Jr. A notable move is the Bears’ Gervon Dexter trade to bolster the interior. The Falcons say this will evolve as final cuts approach.

via The Falcoholic|

#53-man-roster #atlanta-falcons-roster #falcons-depth-chart

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Chiefs-Seahawks preseason finale ends in 9-9 draw as roster cuts loom

KC and Seattle battled to a 9-9 tie in the preseason finale, leaving Chiefs’ roster decisions at the forefront: Andrew Armstrong’s erratic play could cloud a back-end skill-position spot, while rookie Mason Thomas flashed pass-rush ability; Garrett Nussmeier continued to show arm talent with questions under pressure; the run game looked balanced behind Demercado, Johnson and Smith; Nikko Remigio’s returns likely secure his spot, and an injury to Melvin Smith could affect the depth as the team trims to 53 by Sunday.

via KSHB 41 Kansas City|

#garrett-nussmeier #kansas-city-chiefs #nfl-preseason

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Commanders' Preseason Collapse Exposes O-Line Woes and a Bright Safety

Washington Commanders' Week 3 preseason loss to the Ravens featured poor execution across offense, defense, and special teams, raising concerns about coaching, preparation, and roster depth as many backups struggled to stand out. Safety Tyler Owens was the lone bright spot, while several rookies and backups, particularly along the offensive line and at center, looked unprepared, potentially jeopardizing their roster spots and underscoring coach Dan Quinn's frustration after the game. The result intensifies questions about who will make the 53-man squad and how the line will be shored up before Week 1.

via Hogs Haven|

#baltimore-ravens #nfl-preseason #offensive-line

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Saylors carries Lions’ preseason finale as roster battles tighten vs Colts

Jacob Saylors exploded for 100 rushing yards on 17 carries as the Lions beat the Colts 25-16 in the preseason finale, locking in a likely roster spot; quarterback battles continued between Luke Altmyer and Josh Dobbs, with Dobbs delivering an efficient first half (12-for-14, 110 yards, 2 TDs) while Altmyer recovered from an early turnover; Lucky Jackson led receivers with 94 yards on five catches, Skyler Gill-Howard added a sack, and Ennis Rakestraw made a late interception as Detroit navigates cutdowns and injuries.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#detroit-lions #indianapolis-colts #jacob-saylors

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Sam Shines as Eagles’ Depth Takes Center Stage in Week 3 Preseason

In Week 3 of the preseason, Philadelphia used 60 offensive and 67 defensive snaps vs. Cincinnati. QB reps were split: McKee 32, Dalton 25, Payton 3, highlighting ongoing QB2 debate. Carson Steele led RBs with 43 snaps; Dameon Pierce (12) and Jordan Mims (5) also saw work. Danny Gray (47) led WRs, with Watkins (34), Covey (29), and Moore (20) also seeing action; Makai Lemon had a disappointing night with 3 catches for 3 yards and a muffed punt. E.J. Jenkins (31) and Cameron Latu (23) handled tight end duties. Morris and Jordan each logged 60 snaps on the O-line; Zion Wilson and Gabe Hall topped the interior D-line. Andre' Sam starred on defense and special teams, but left with a lower-leg injury; three stars went to Sam, Dameon Pierce, and Carson Steele, and Sam earned the Week 3 game ball as the team continues roster battles and QB2 concerns.

via PhillyVoice|

#cincinnati-bengals #nfl-preseason #philadelphia-eagles

sports1 month ago•17 min saved

Miller shines in Dolphins’ quiet preseason finale as Bell returns

The Dolphins fell 17-12 to Atlanta in their final preseason game, resting most starters. Cam Miller solidified the No. 3 QB spot with a 7-for-16, 71-yard half; rookie Chris Bell, cleared for contact after a knee injury, had two receptions for 22 yards in the first quarter. Miami’s offense again struggled, with only one TD across three preseason games and a heavy penalties total (22 for 160 yards). Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson didn’t play, while rookies and veterans jockeyed for roster spots ahead of Sunday's 53-man cut deadline. Overall, the team was outgained 1,003-564 in the preseason.

via Sun Sentinel|

#cam-miller #chris-bell #miami-dolphins

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Jaguars cap preseason with shutout of Buccaneers, signaling depth and standout performers

The Jaguars shut out the Buccaneers 19-0 to finish the preseason 2-1, highlighting roster depth and key performers: Ameer Abdullah sat confirming roster decisions; Jalen McLeod excelled with seven first-half tackles, a QB hit and a tackle-for-loss; Nick Mullens reinforced his QB2 case; Bryan Thomas Jr. continued his breakout with relentless pressure; Cam Little nailed a 61-yard field goal to cap a spotless preseason.

via Sports Illustrated|

#buccaneers #jaguars #kicking

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Lions Narrow to 53: 16 Players Battle for Final Roster Spots in Preseason Finale

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says most roster decisions must be made before Saturday’s preseason finale against the Colts, as 16 players remain in a battle for the final spots on the 53-man roster across QB, WR, TE, OL, DL, LB and CB groups (not counting the larger group competing for the 16-player practice squad).

via Pride Of Detroit|

#53-man-roster #detroit-lions #nfl-preseason

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Chiefs' preseason finale spotlights seven standouts and a revived run game

Kansas City’s final preseason game ended in a tie with Seattle as Garrett Nussmeier played the entire game and showed poise for a young backup. The defense shaped a stout performance, while the running game surged with 37 carries split among multiple backs, signaling renewed emphasis on the ground attack. Seven players were highlighted as winners: Mason Thomas (edge rush), Brashard Smith (RB), Peter Woods (DT), Mansoor Delane (CB), Andrew Armstrong (WR), the improved offensive line (including Trey Smith’s return and the noted Ezeudu trade), and Marcus Harris (DL). Losers were few, with penalties, an interception by Nussmeier, and a long 58-yard Butker miss, but the win-or-lose tally matters less than the continued evaluation ahead of roster cuts and finalizing the 53-man squad.

via Arrowhead Pride|

#defense #kansas-city-chiefs #nfl-preseason

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Four-QB Dilemma Looms as McCarthy Praises Steelers' QB Room

Steelers may carry four quarterbacks after the preseason, with Aaron Rodgers as the starter and Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar behind him. Mike McCarthy called the QB room’s status a “very accurate evaluation,” praising two veterans and two young players. Howard's concussion testing could open the door to placing him on injured reserve to start the season, giving the team at least four games to decide whether to keep four QBs long term.

via NBC Sports|

#four-quarterbacks #nfl-preseason #pittsburgh-steelers

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Broncos cap preseason with a 34-6 win as Ehlinger excels and roster decisions loom

Denver finished the preseason with a 34-6 win over Minnesota, resting most starters while backups shined. Cody Schrader piled up 132 yards from scrimmage with a TD, Sam Ehlinger impressed (15-of-20, 233 yards, 3 TDs) to bolster his QB case, and Justin Joly added an 88-yard TD. Pat Bryant and Jonah Coleman did not play, signaling they’ve locked in roles (WR3 and a developing RB role). Jaleel McLaughlin’s roster bid took a hit as Badie started, while JL Skinner, Karene Reid, Adam Prentice, Nate Adkins, and Kolbe Katsis looked like solid roster candidates (though Katsis’ status remains uncertain). Jonathon Cooper’s situation hangs over the team with potential legal issues affecting availability. Broncos now shift focus to Kansas City.

via Mile High Report|

#denver-broncos #nfl-preseason #qb-competition

sports1 month ago•30 min saved

Week 3 Preseason Fantasy Pulse: Early Signals for 2026 Drafts

Week 3 of the 2026 NFL preseason delivered a flood of fantasy signals, from clear depth-chart bets to injury-driven shakeups across several teams: Baltimore’s Ja’Kobi Lane looks locked as the Ravens’ 11-personnel WR3, while Washington’s Luke McCaffrey’s roster spot appears at risk; Kyle Pitts posted limited starter snaps for Atlanta, suggesting more 12-personnel with Woerner and Hooper which could cap his fantasy ceiling early this season; Miami’s WR picture remains unsettled with Malik Washington as the top early-season target and Chris Bell/Caleb Douglas competing for snaps; New Orleans’ Kendre Miller seems likely to be the Saints’ RB2 behind Etienne with Kamara out, while Kansas City’s Emmett Johnson appears to be Walker’s top backup; Bengals’ Colbie Young and Dohnte Meyers emerged as the top backups behind Nabers; and a number of rookies and depth players showed upside but are unlikely to be immediate fantasy starters, underscoring how cutdown decisions will shape rosters.

via PFF|

#depth-chart #fantasy-football #nfl-preseason

nfl1 month ago•22 min saved

Lemon's rocky preseason debut ends with tipped interception

Makai Lemon, the Eagles’ first‑round rookie WR, had a rough preseason night against the Bengals, totaling 3 receptions on 5 targets for 3 yards and taking blame for a late pass that Lemon tried to high‑point but was batted backward into a Cincinnati interception by Tacario Davis; he also returned a punt. The hamstring issues that sidelined him in the spring/summer limited his practice time, but he’s still viewed as a high‑upside draft pick with a potential big role in Philly once healthy, with Week 1 readiness to be determined.

via NBC Sports|

#hamstring #makai-lemon #nfl

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Commanders’ preseason ends in blowout as roster cut watch begins

Washington’s 41-3 loss to Baltimore in the preseason finale, with 41 players inactive, underscored depth issues as the team moves toward final 53-man cuts. The piece weighs the fate of players like Luke McCaffrey, notes standout play from Tyler Owens, flags bubble receivers and linemen, and emphasizes the need for offensive-line depth and added wide receiver help ahead of the regular season.

via Hogs Haven|

#53-man-roster #baltimore-ravens #luke-mccaffrey

sports1 month ago•25 min saved

Broncos-Vikings preseason finale: watch info, time, and what to watch for

The Denver Broncos host the Minnesota Vikings in the final NFL preseason game on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High. Kickoff is 7:00 PM Mountain Time, with TV coverage on 9NEWS (KUSA) and ESPN. Most starters are expected to sit, so the outcome will hinge on backups (Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger) and the offensive line’s continuity. After the game, teams will begin two days of roster moves to reach the 53-man limit by Sunday, making this a key showcase for players vying for final roster spots.

via Mile High Report|

#denver-broncos-game-information #denver-broncos-preseason #empower-field-at-mile-high