NFL Player News
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Konata Mumpfield WR | LAR
Rams' Konata Mumpfield: Won't miss time
Rams coach Sean McVay said Sunday that Mumpfield (ankle) won't miss any time after departing Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys early, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Mumpfield already appears healthy after suffering an ankle injury during Saturday's preseason game against Dallas. Expect him to take the field for preseason action against the Chargers on Saturday, Aug. 16, as he continues to compete for a depth roster spot at wide receiver.
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D'Wayne Eskridge WR | MIA
Dolphins' Dee Eskridge: Suits up for preseason tie
Eskridge (hamstring) didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Bears. He also had a 41-yard kickoff return and a 16-yard punt return.
Eskridge hurt his hamstring Aug. 2 but was cleared for game action just over a week later. He's competing for a depth spot at wide receiver, and Eskridge's ability to contribute as a return man on special teams could be his key to making Miami's 53-man roster. Eskridge will look to bolster his case for a spot when the Dolphins continue preseason play Saturday against the Lions.
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Alec Pierce WR | IND
Colts' Alec Pierce: Leaves practice due to injury
Pierce (undisclosed) exited Sunday's practice due to an injury, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 Indianapolis reports.
Pierce returned after originally heading to the locker room, but he limped off again after trying some agility work and was carted back inside. It's unclear if this injury is related to the foot injury that sidelined Pierce earlier in training camp. An update on Pierce's status likely will surface prior to the Colts' next preseason game against the Packers on Saturday.
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Luther Burden III WR | CHI
Bears' Luther Burden: Two catches against Miami
Burden caught two of three targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Dolphins.
Burden was reasonably productive considering he played only the first half and the Bears didn't dress starting quarterback Caleb Williams. Burden could open the regular season as Chicago's No. 3 wide receiver behind DJ Moore and Rome Odunze if the rookie second-round pick beats out Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay. Chicago's next preseason game will be this coming Sunday against the Bills.
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Jaylen Waddle WR | MIA
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Has minor injury
Head coach Mike McDaniel said after Sunday's 24-24 preseason tie against the Bears that Waddle (undisclosed) was held out because McDaniel didn't want starters playing through any minor injuries, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
McDaniel's statement implies that Waddle is currently working through a minor health concern. Waddle's participation in practice will bear monitoring ahead of the team's next preseason game against the Lions on Saturday, though the starting wide receiver is unlikely to face a lengthy absence.
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Britain Covey WR | PHI
Rams' Britain Covey: Makes most of two touches
Covey caught both of his targets for 31 yards during Saturday's 31-21 preseason win versus the Cowboys.
The former Eagles wideout notched a nifty 26-yard gain on a deep pass from Stetson Bennett, but he didn't get an opportunity to showcase his skills as a return man, which was his primary role back in Philadelphia. Xavier Smith is his main competition for that role with the Rams, and his incumbent status likely has the edge over Covey so far to retain the role. The most likely outcome for Covey is a spot on the practice squad and a role if injuries befall the wide receiver corps.
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Xavier Smith WR | LAR
Rams' Xavier Smith: Snags 39-yard catch in win
Smith caught all three of his targets for 55 yards during Saturday's 31-21 preseason victory against the Cowboys.
The Rams' primary return man from last season showcased his skills as a receiver Saturday, making a contested catch on a long pass from Stetson Bennett on fourth-and-6 that led to a Blake Corum rushing touchdown. With the Rams likely to roster six wide receivers, as has been the trend in recent years, the final roster spot is likely to come down to either Smith, Britain Covey, Mario Williams or Brennan Presley. Smith already has an upper hand on the role as the incumbent return man, so consider him the early favorite to earn the final roster spot at wide receiver for the Rams.
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Brennan Presley WR | LAR
Rams' Brennan Presley: Opens preseason with TD
Presley caught both of his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for 15 yards during Saturday's 31-21 preseason win against the Cowboys. He also returned one kick for 38 yards and fumbled once.
Versatility was the name of the game for the UDFA from Oklahoma State, as he contributed on three facets on the stat sheet. Presley snagged a five-yard touchdown pass from Stetson Bennett late in the fourth quarter, which he helped set up with an impressive 38-yard kickoff return. The top five wideouts on the roster are near locks to make the team, leaving the sixth spot as a battle between incumbent Xavier Smith, Britain Covey, Mario Williams, Tru Edwards (undisclosed) and Drake Stoops. If Presley is able to continue showing his abilities as a return man, he may press Smith for one of the final roster spots in a talented wide receiver room.
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Marvin Mims WR | DEN
Broncos' Marvin Mims: Targeted once in win
Mims reeled in his lone target for three yards in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers.
Mims started opposite teammate Courtland Sutton in Saturday's exhibition opener. The 23-year-old currently holds the No. 2 spot on what is a crowded wide receiver depth chart littered with young talent. Although Mims was unable to get much of anything going Saturday, the third-year wideout has proven to be a versatile and talented weapon since being drafted in 2023. If Mims continues to see more playing time than he did in his first two seasons, his explosive skill set is one that could lead to more sustained production on an offense that is trending upward under head coach Sean Payton. With that said, fellow receivers Devaughn Vele, Troy Franklin and rookie Pat Bryant will certainly challenge for snaps each week as they continue to develop. Mims will look to get more involved when the Broncos host the Cardinals in Denver's second preseason game next Saturday night.
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Courtland Sutton WR | DEN
Broncos' Courtland Sutton: One grab against 49ers
Sutton caught one of three targets for two yards in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers.
Sutton had a quiet game with limited opportunities in Denver's first game of the preseason. Firmly entrenched as the Broncos' No. 1 wide receiver, the veteran was on the field with the starters during the first quarter of the contest. Though quarterback Bo Nix and Sutton were unable to connect much Saturday, they will look to improve upon a solid 2024 season as the chemistry continues to grow heading into the 2025 campaign. The 29-year-old wideout will have his next opportunity to lead the team's receiving corps when the Broncos host the Cardinals in Denver's second preseason game on Saturday night.