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Los Angeles Chargers OL Branson Taylor (shoulder) left the game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 20, with a shoulder injury and did not return.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers C Tyler Biadasz (knee) suffered an ACL injury earlier this week, and head coach Jim Harbaugh provided an update following the team's preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 20, saying that the injury 'doesn't look promising.'
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black ran the ball eight times for 33 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers RB Sincere McCormick had six carries for a game-high 53 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders LB Buddy Johnson (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20, but he was able to return in the fourth.
Link to storyBuddy Johnson player page
Las Vegas Raiders CB Chigozie Anusiem (leg) was carted off the field against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20, with what appeared to be a serious leg injury.
Link to storyHouston Texans LB Wade Woodaz logged two tackles (one solo) and an interception that he returned 80 yards for a touchdown versus the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. carried the ball nine times for a game-high 56 yards against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20. Washington also caught a pair of passes for 18 yards.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey failed to catch his only target during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling caught four of his five targets for 46 yards during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell lost a yard on three carries and caught an 11-yard pass during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyKeaton Mitchell player page
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton lost a yard on his only carry during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed one of his two passes for nine yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyJustin Herbert player page
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed four of his six passes for 29 yards and rushed once for three yards during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyBrock Purdy player page
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza completed eight of his 15 passes for 86 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown during the preseason game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) has not been practicing this week.
Link to storyHouston Texans RB Woody Marks rushed four times for 37 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for six yards in the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyHouston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed four of his six passes for 27 yards during the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyC.J. Stroud player page
Philadelphia Eagles WR Elijah Moore (neck) did not practice Thursday, Aug. 20, after suffering a neck injury in Wednesday's practice.
Link to storyElijah Moore player page
Dallas Cowboys TE Michael Trigg (toe) did not practice Thursday, Aug. 20, due to a toe injury.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints DT John Ridgeway (foot) exited practice Thursday, Aug. 20, after suffering a foot injury.
Link to storyWashington Commanders WR Antonio Williams' ability to play outside and in the slot has made him a 'really good fit' for offensive coordinator David Blough's system, according to Albert Breer of SI.com.
Link to storyMinnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson said he is building better chemistry with QB Kyler Murray now that Murray has been named the starter and is no longer splitting reps. 'So now he has it and the connection is definitely growing,' Jefferson said. 'Work needs to be done, but it comes with time and comes with just coming out here and just working together.'
Link to storyJustin Jefferson player page
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns DE Alex Wright (calf) is believed to have suffered a calf injury during practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyNew York Giants DT Darius Alexander (undisclosed) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 20, because of an undisclosed reason.
Link to storyNew York Giants QB Geno Smith (ankle) is scheduled to be the starting quarterback for the preseason game Friday, Aug. 21, according to sources.
Link to storyGeno Smith player page
Free-agent RB Myles Gaskin (Seahawks) has announced his retirement from professional football.
Link to storyMyles Gaskin player page
Minnesota Vikings S Theo Jackson (undisclosed) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 20, because of an apparent lower body injury.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs DE Ashton Gillotte (foot) may only be sidelined for three weeks because of his injury and has a chance to be available for Week 1 if his recovery goes well.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills WR Skyler Bell (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyNew York Jets WR DT Sheffield (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 20, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Luke Grimm (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 20, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers (groin) was able to do some throwing Wednesday, Aug. 19, and is making progress in his recovery, according to head coach Jeff Hafley.
| Footballguys view: As the primary backup to Malik Willis, the Dolphins are going to be wisely cautious with Ewers. He was injured last Friday and is back throwing in less than a week. Groin injuries can be tricky, but it sounds like he should be ready to hold a clipboard and be "one play away" come Week 1. |
Miami Dolphins WR A.J. Henning (back) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 20, because of a back contusion, according to a source.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: Nabers avoided the PUP list to begin training camp, but he's not yet up to full speed according to HC John Harbaugh. So long as there are no setbacks, Nabers should be ready for Week 1. His current ADP is WR14 (3.09) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Dallas Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue (shoulder) participated in practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
| Footballguys view: Blue played in the preseason game against Seattle, but he missed the scrimmage against the Saints on Tuesday. He's back out there trying to win the backup job behind Javonte Williams. We'll see if he can win the job over guys like Phil Mafah and Malik Davis. |
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 20, because of a scheduled day off.
Link to storyChris Olave player page
Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 20, because of an undisclosed injury.
| Footballguys view: Bills HC Joe Brady did not elaborate on the injury. It could be something minor, but this is something to keep an eye on throughout the rest of the preseason. Shakir is going off the board around WR52 (13.07) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Khalil Shakir player page
Arizona Cardinals TE Tip Reiman (ankle) will not be ready for Week 1, but the team has not decided if he will start the season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, according to head coach Mike LaFleur.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck (rib) is not expected to be available to play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, according to head coach Mike LaFleur.
Link to storyJacoby Brissett player page
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) is dealing with a nagging injury, but head coach Todd Monken said the team is not worried about the injury.
| Footballguys view: An undisclosed injury for a player like Judkins is something to keep track of. We'll know more hopefully in the near future as Judkins is set to be one of the key players on the Browns' offense. We'll see if Judkins (RB19) can pay off as an RB2 for Fantasy GMs this year. |
Cleveland Browns DE Alex Wright (leg) was carted off the field Thursday, Aug. 20, after suffering an apparent leg injury during practice.
Link to storyWashington Commanders C Nick Allegretti (calf) will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, because of calf tightness, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Khalil Herbert (49ers) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 20. Financial terms were not disclosed. The team also placed RB Patrick Taylor (undisclosed) on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyPatrick Taylor Jr. player page
Khalil Herbert player page
Arizona Cardinals CB Garrett Williams (Achilles) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to storyGarrett Williams player page
Kansas City Chiefs DE Ashton Gillotte (foot) suffered a ruptured plantar fascia during practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Link to storyKansas City Chiefs WR Jeff Caldwell (knee) is dealing with a hyperextended knee, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Link to storyKansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, according to head coach Andy Reid. QB Justin Fields will be the starting quarterback and will play into the second quarter.
Link to storyPatrick Mahomes II player page
Justin Fields player page
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, according to head coach Dan Campbell. QB Josh Dobbs will start the game, and QB Luke Altmyer will also receive playing time.
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