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Eagles rookie Makai Lemon returned to full participation after a hamstring tweak, emphasizing professional rehab, proper warmups, and mental reps to quickly acclimate to the offense as he competes for a versatile role behind DeVonta Smith ahead of the preseason and regular season.
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason produced multiple fantasy football takeaways: Ashton Jeanty’s injury scare was downgraded to a sprain, with rookie Mike Washington Jr. emerging as his clear backup; Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is pushing for a starting role after a TD run; rookie De’Zhaun Stribling is making waves at receiver and could be a late-draft breakout; Tennessee’s backfield appears to be a timeshare between Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears; Raiders’ WR room is taking shape with Nailor and Bech in the mix; Giants’ Tyrone Tracy Jr. is sliding down the depth chart while MarShawn Lloyd looks like the Packers’ clear handcuff to their starter; Ja’Kobi Lane and Malachi Fields are showing starting-like potential in the receiving corps, and Chig Okonkwo remains a solid backup TE.
In a Rams–Saints joint practice in Oxnard, the Saints’ offense looked steady with Tyler Shough handling QB2 duties while a rookie delivered a standout showing, signaling progress in New Orleans’ offensive development and quarterback competition.
Giants' preseason Week 1 trenches showed mixed results: Evan Neal struggled with foot speed at right guard, while rookie Francis Mauigoa flashed as a powerful run blocker and could anchor the line, and veterans like Aaron Stinnie and Kubas provided dependable depth. Injuries to Schmitz and others keep the interior line questions alive as the coaching staff weighs how to build depth.
Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez became the first player in MLB history to homer in his first three big-league at-bats, notching three homers at Wrigley Field after leading the minor leagues with 36 homers prior to his promotion.
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez homered in each of his first three MLB at-bats, becoming the first player in history to start his career with a three-homer game. Coming off a strong Triple-A Memphis season (103 games, .256/.328/.573 with 34 HR), Báez provided an immediate boost for the Cardinals as they chase a playoff spot, with his early blasts fueling a game that featured multiple lead changes.
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will miss at least a week with a sore ankle, sidelining him for next Saturday's preseason game vs. the Cowboys; coach Mike LaFleur said they will re-evaluate his status for the third preseason game.
Titans coach Robert Saleh praised 49ers second‑round pick De’Zhaun Stribling after a standout preseason debut (7 receptions for 63 yards in the first half), noting his size and contested catches. Saleh emphasized urgency to keep developing the young receiver and get him more reps, as Stribling aims to make an impact this season after being taken in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Cardinals' first-round running back Jeremiyah Love totaled 14 touches for 73 yards in the first half of the preseason opener (11 rushes for 58 yards and 3 receptions for 15) including a hurdle on Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance. Arizona led 21-14 at halftime, while Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew combined to go 15-for-15 for 123 yards and three touchdowns through the first half.
In his first week with the New York Yankees, George Lombard Jr.—the youngest player on the field—has looked like a major leaguer through four games, showing mature, focused at-bats and solid defense that has teammates and columnists buzzing about a quick ascent. He’s been described as not overwhelmed by the level, with notable praise for his calm and intelligence on the field.
Saints wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner has been suspended for the first six regular-season games of 2026 for violating the NFL-NFLPA PED policy; the league confirmed he is eligible for all preseason activities, and the suspension begins after the Aug. 30 roster-cut deadline. Rechsteiner, an undrafted free agent, was a long shot to make the 53-man roster but could land on the practice squad, and his situation comes as New Orleans navigates roster changes following Bryan Bresee’s knee surgery and Ja'Lynn Polk’s retirement.
The NFL suspended Saints wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner for the first six games of the 2026 season, announcing the suspension via a personnel notice but not disclosing the reason. Rechsteiner, an undrafted rookie from Jacksonville State, remains eligible to participate in all preseason activities before the roster is trimmed to 53. The ban could jeopardize his NFL future, and he comes from a wrestling-rich family as the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Rechsteiner.
Pittsburgh Steelers first‑round rookie Max Iheanachor left Thursday’s padded practice with a suspected right shoulder/arm injury, putting his Week 1 availability in doubt after he had emerged as a camp standout and challenged for the starting right tackle job. Dylan Cook remains the starter at right tackle for now, with Broderick Jones healthy and available, and an update from coach Mike McCarthy is expected Friday morning ahead of the Aug. 13 preseason game.
George Lombard Jr., the Yankees' top prospect, hit a 392-foot homer in his MLB debut—his first major-league hit—and the ball landed in a fan's Yankees cap as New York beat the Cardinals 2-0. Lombard finished 1-for-2 with a walk, and Yankees management see him as a potential future shortstop after demoting Anthony Volpe, while his family celebrated the milestone (and his brother homered in his pro debut).
Chiefs rookie Cyrus Allen exited practice on a cart after injuring himself while serving as the punt gunner; coach Dave Toub says rookies start on special teams and Allen will develop there, with Mansoor Delane also set to work ST amid a shoulder injury, illustrating the balance between season readiness and player health.