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Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said Thursday that Lawrence is likely to start Monday's preseason game against New Orleans, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Urban Meyer called it a "decent chance" on Monday, and Bevell is now using slightly stronger language. Lawrence and Gardner Minshew continue to split first-team reps in practice, but it's telling that the rookie is expected to start the Jags' preseason game for a second straight week. Both QBs were average in the opener, and Minshew remains a long shot to get the Week 1 nod.

Trubisky should get a lot of playing time in Saturday's preseason game against the Bears, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

With the Bills holding out Josh Allen and other key veterans, Trubisky figures to play at least two or three drives -- and possibly quite a bit more -- in a preseason revenge game for the ages. Davis Webb and Jake Fromm will be the team's other QB options Saturday, with neither posing any real threat to Trubisky's No. 2 standing on the depth chart.

Coach John Harbaugh said Thursday that he won't comment on expectations for Jackson's playing time (or lack thereof) in Saturday's preseason game against Carolina, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

The Ravens likely want their QB to play at least a drive or two this preseason, but it may not happen if the team still needs more time to sort out its rampant injury issues at wide receiver and along the offensive line. If Jackson does play Saturday, he could be missing three to four starting linemen and each of his top five wide receivers. The third week of the preseason might make more sense, with the Aug. 28 contest against Washington taking place 16 days before Baltimore's regular-season opener in Las Vegas (Sept. 13).

Coach Matt Rhule said Thursday that he's "leaning towards" giving Darnold a small amount of playing time in Saturday's preseason game against Baltimore, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Rhule said he'll play several starters, likely including Darnold, though the coach wasn't willing to commit to anything, and did suggest it might be for only a drive or two. It makes sense to give the No. 2 overall pick at least a little bit of work this preseason, given that his team, coaching staff and pass catchers (besides Robby Anderson) are all new to him. If Darnold does play Saturday, he may not have Anderson (hamstring) or DJ Moore (back) at his disposal. Darnold didn't play in Carolina's preseason opener last week.

Coach Matt Nagy said Dalton will play at least a quarter and a half in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Justin Fields (groin) is expected to play, but Dalton nonetheless figures to play most or all of the first half, presumably gearing up for the team's Week 1 start. While the rookie figures to take over at some point, Nagy still seems to be prepping 33-year-old Dalton for September.

Fields (groin) will practice Thursday, with Bears coach Matt Nagy saying he expects the rookie to play in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thursday's practice will be light, and the Bears intend to be cautious with management of the rookie's reps, per Chris Emma of 670 The Score. Fields had a passing touchdown and a rushing score in his pro debut last weekend, putting up 17 points in a span of three drive after his first three series had all ended in punts. Nagy said Fields would start to see more reps with the first-team offense, but it didn't really happen this week while the young QB was nursing his minor groin injury.

Allen won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Chicago, Matt Parrino of syracuse.com reports.

Coach Sean McDermott mentioned only Allen and WR Stefon Diggs (knee) by name, but other key players will also be held out, with the Bills coach saying he'll rest most of the core players who have been with the team for a few years, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com. McDermott wouldn't commit to Allen playing or not playing in the team's third and final preseason game next week, per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic.

Murray is expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Chiefs, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Murray's eventual workload remains to be seen, but he likely won't be in store for more than one or two possessions, with the quarterback merely saying that he'll log "some snaps" Friday. Assuming he does suit up, the appearance likely will be the only one for the third-year pro during exhibition season.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Love (shoulder) is unlikely to practice Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

LaFleur also said that Love resumed throwing in at least some capacity Tuesday, and that his shoulder will be tested again Wednesday, but he declined to offer any updates about the second-year quarterback's status for Saturday's preseason game against the Jets. The Packers will "give [Love] every opportunity," per LaFleur, but "don't want to put him in a situation to make it worse." Love injured his shoulder during last weekend's exhibition matchup against the Texans, and though a follow-up MRI came back clean, Green Bay clearly intends to approach his recovery with caution. Kurt Benkert and Jacob Dolegala will continue to see increased reps as long as Love is sidelined.

Head coach Robert Saleh said that Wilson should see 3-to-4 series of action in the Jets' second preseason game Saturday against the Packers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Wilson played the first two series of the Jets' preseason opener against the Giants and will ramp up his workload by a series or two in Green Bay. The No. 2 overall pick is also expected to see playing time in the third preseason game, as Saleh indicated that he doesn't plan to rest most of the team's projected starters.