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Johnson caught his only target for 12 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.

Johnson is expected to work as the Giants' No. 2 TE in 2026 behind offseason addition Isaiah Likely, who previously played under new Giants head coach John Harbaugh in Baltimore. As the team's top option at the position in 2025, Johnson caught 45 of 74 targets for 528 yards and five TDs. Likely's career high in any regular season is only 477 receiving yards, though he was stuck behind Mark Andrews during his stint with the Ravens.

Bryant has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's preseason game against the Eagles due to an ankle injury, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Bryant sustained the injury on the Patriots' first offensive drive of the game. He had to be helped off the field by trainers before going to the locker room, where he'll undergo more tests to determine the severity of his injury. Dametrious Crownover has taken over at right tackle for Bryant.

Slayton caught four of six targets for 58 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.

Slayton paced the team in receiving yards Saturday, showing a nice rapport with backup QB Jameis Winston. Winston connected with Slayton on his first two passes of the game, picking up gains of six and 29 yards. Starting QB Jaxson Dart was rested Saturday and WR Malik Nabers (knee) has yet to be cleared for game action. Slayton is trying to hold off newcomers Calvin Austin, Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields and Odell Beckham for a starting spot once Nabers returns to claim one of the starting roles on the outside.

Jackson (undisclosed) was carted off the field during the first quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Patriots, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Jackson sustained the injury while making a tackle on the game's opening kickoff. He was carted off the field and has since been transported to a local hospital. The good news for the Arkansas product is that he demonstrated strength and movement in all extremities.

Tracy rushed six times for 26 yards, caught all three of his targets for 22 yards and lost a fumble in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.

Tracy split carries with Devin Singletary in the first half while Cam Skattebo and the newly signed Najee Harris didn't see any action. For the second time in as many preseason games, Tracy made a key mistake. After whiffing on a pass block in the preseason opener, Tracy fumbled in the red zone Saturday. Tracy averaged a solid 4.3 yards per carry and 7.7 yards per catch through his first two NFL seasons, so while the 2024 fifth-round pick could still be a key part of the Giants' backfield plans in 2026, he needs to clean up the errors to avoid landing in head coach John Harbaugh's doghouse.

Singletary rushed eight times for 40 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for four yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.

Singletary was the first running back into the game for the Giants, as neither the presumed regular-season starter Cam Skattebo or the recently signed Najee Harris saw any utilization. Singletary and Tyrone Tracy alternated work throughout the first half, and the former put forth the better performance. The highlight of Singletary's afternoon was a 13-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, while Tracy fumbled in the red zone in the first quarter. After rushing for exactly 437 yards in each of his previous two seasons with the Giants, Singletary is looking to secure a role in a crowded backfield, and he helped his case with Saturday's strong outing.

Dart didn't suit up for Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.

Backup Jameis Winston got the start as Dart and some other key starters rested for the second preseason game. Dart played two series in the preseason opener, capping that appearance with a touchdown pass. It remains to be seen whether coach John Harbaugh gives the 2025 first-round pick any action in Friday's preseason finale against the Jets before the Giants kick off regular-season play with a Week 1 home game against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.

Evans (quadriceps) took part in 11-on-11 work at Saturday's practice, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Evans has been on and off the practice field in training camp due to bouts with quad injuries, including this past Tuesday's session, when he exited early and was seen with a wrap on his upper left leg. He didn't suit up in either of the 49ers' first two preseason games, but the 13-year pro doesn't necessarily require exhibition reps to serve as QB Brock Purdy's top wide receiver Week 1.

Rickert (knee) won't return to the Rams' preseason matchup versus the Saints on Saturday.

Rickert recorded three tackles (two solo) before exiting the game. The 21-year-old had just signed with the team as an undrafted free agent earlier this month and will likely face an uphill battle to earn a roster spot.

Gabriel didn't complete his only pass attempt in Saturday's 31-7 preseason loss to the Bills.

Gabriel didn't get into the game until the Browns' final possession. Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson divided up QB duties before then. Neither contender for the starting role impressed Saturday, as they combined for 110 passing yards and a 1:2 TD:INT, with Sanders tossing the lone touchdown pass. Gabriel appears to be a distant third on the depth chart heading into Thursday's preseason finale against the Patriots, but nobody is running away with the starting job.