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Ehlinger is in line to continue to share first-team QB reps with Jacob Eason, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

With regard to the decision to split the team's top signal-caller reps, coach Frank Reich noted Tuesday that "it wasn't (Eason) doing anything wrong. This is a meritocracy and (Ehlinger) has looked good so we decided to split it up. The good news is they both looked sharp today. We'll continue to split those reps." Though it appears as though the two QBs will have an opportunity compete going forward, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin relays that Eason is still expected to start Sunday's preseason opener against the Panthers and see first-team work in that contest. In any case, this is a situation worth monitoring, given that No. 1 QB Carson Wentz (foot) is expected to miss time early on this season.

The Giants cut Stevens on Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Stevens linked with the Giants on August 4, but now that Rysen John has been cleared to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team needed to free up a roster spot. The second-year tight end will search for a depth role elsewhere.

Ehlinger worked with the starters to close out Tuesday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Ehlinger hadn't handled any first-team reps until Tuesday, when he was given the opportunity to split starting work with Jacob Eason. Coach Frank Reich praised the rookie sixth-round pick's consistency while running the second-team offense earlier in camp, and with Carson Wentz set to miss the beginning of the season after undergoing foot surgery, the Week 1 starting gig looks to be a legitimate competition. The Colts could opt to give both Ehlinger and Eason substantial opportunities during Sunday's preseason matchup against the Panthers.

Fields has shown great accuracy while also showing effectiveness throwing from multiple arm angles, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Although Fields is still working with the second-team offense, he's impressed the team by showing the ability to get the ball out quickly while also displaying excellent arm strength. With Andy Dalton also having a good camp, Fields hasn't been getting first-team practice reps, but he's progressing well, which could help him force his way into the starting lineup sooner rather than later. It's clear that fantasy managers expect Fields to be the starter for most of the season, as he's being drafted as roughly the 15th quarterback off the board while Dalton is going undrafted in many leagues.

The Vikings activated Mond (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Mond can now join teammates on the practice field. The rookie third-round pick had been away from the team since July 31 after returning a positive test for COVID-19, resulting in his missing out on valuable training camp reps. If he can catch up quickly, Mond could have a chance to see some action during Saturday's preseason contest against the Broncos.

Head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Rodgers "will 'most likely not' play during the preseason," according to Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website.

Rodgers missed some offseason work amid a dispute with management, but he has taken part in every practice session since training camp began, and the Packers don't see a need to expose Rodgers -- who will be entering his 17th season -- to a potential injury. With Rodgers unlikely to play before Week 1, backup quarterback Jordan Love will get as many reps as he can handle during the exhibition season, and third-stringer Kurt Benkert will presumably get the rest. Barring something unforeseen, expect Rodgers to be under center for the Packers when they kick off the regular season against the Saints on Sept. 12.

According to head coach Matt LaFleur, Love "will play a majority" of Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.

The 2020 first-round pick did not take a snap in a non-practice setting in his first season as a professional, but with preseason games returning this year, he will finally get a chance to show what he can do in a game. LaFleur added that starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers will "most likely not" play during the preseason, so Love should have plenty of chances to show what he can do in the weeks ahead. Barring something unexpected, Love is in line to open the season as the No. 2 quarterback on the depth chart behind Rodgers.

Texans head coach David Culley said Watson is "unlikely" to be available for Saturday's preseason opener versus the Packers "based on the limited reps" the quarterback has had in training camp, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

Watson was back on the field Monday after missing time last week with ankle and calf issues, but the Texans aren't yet eager to expose him to game action. The 25-year-old's status for the remainder of the preseason is up in the air at this point, given his pending legal situation along with his stated desire to be traded elsewhere ahead of Week 1. Expect Tyrod Taylor to start against Green Bay, with Davis Mills and Jeff Driskel also picking up reps under center later in the contest.

Mond (COVID-19) has been feeling better recently, Darren Wolfson of KSTP reports.

Mond has been away from the team since July 31 after he tested positive for coronavirus, but he's eligible to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list as early as Tuesday. The rookie may have a chance to return for Friday's preseason opener against the Broncos if he returns to practice early in the week, but his recent absence could impact his status as he competes with Nate Stanley and Jake Browning to serve as Kirk Cousins' primary backup.

Head coach Dan Campbell implied Monday that Goff is expected to play about a quarter during Detroit's preseason opener Friday against the Bills, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

While we'll get our first glimpse of Goff in Honolulu Blue, the quarterback probably won't see enough playing time to warrant consideration in preseason DFS formats. Instead, with Tim Boyle virtually locked in as the backup, No. 3 option David Blough might be the best choice among Lions signal-callers.