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Jordan had 13 carries for 55 yards in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions.

All of Jordan's work came during the second half of the preseason finale, which indicates the Texans are unlikely to grant him a spot on the initial 53-man roster. There may be an available spot if Joe Mixon (ankle) opens the regular season on the reserve/non-football injury list, but that opening could go to British Brooks, who brings versatility on special teams and an ability to play fullback.

Carter returned three punts for 32 yards and one kickoff for 10 yards in Saturday's 19-17 preseason win over the Rams.

Carter, who sat out the first two preseason games, made his lone appearance this summer. His experience as a returner makes him the favorite to claim a return job, but the 53-man roster projection from Zac Jackson of The Athletic puts him on the bubble. Undrafted rookie Gage Larvadain had a strong camp as a receiver and also returned punts during preseason competition. The Browns could leave Carter off the initial 53-man roster and then bring him back after sorting out other issues.

Hopkins converted a 28-yard field goal and missed one of two extra-point kicks in Saturday's 19-17 preseason win over the Rams.

Hopkins, who was on shaky ground following his performance in 2024, may have left enough doubt in the mind of decision-makers when he was wide left on an XPA. Organizational confidence was already low on Hopkins, who watched his competitor for the job, Andre Szmyt, convert a game-winning kick from 37 yards out with no time left on the clock. The projection for an initial 53-man roster from Zac Jackson of The Athletic gives the edge to Szmyt, although it should be noted he's never kicked in a regular-season NFL game.

Szmyt converted his lone field-goal attempt from 37 yards in Saturday's 19-17 preseason win over the Rams.

Szmyt calmly drilled his kick through the middle of the goal posts with no time left on the clock. It finished a perfect preseason for Szmyt, who was successful on all three FGA and one XPA. Meanwhile, Dustin Hopkins converted from 28 yards out and was wide left on his lone extra-point try, his second missed XPA in preseason work. A 53-man roster projection from Zac Jackson of The Athletic pegs Szmyt over Hopkins for the placekicking job, but that comes with the caveat that Szmyt has never kicked in a regular-season NFL game. However, he did post an impressive 90.5 percent success rate (19-for-21) on field goals for the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks this past spring, a sample that included a 4-for-5 tally on attempts from 50+ yards.

Thrash caught three of five targets for a team-high 42 yards in Saturday's 19-17 preseason win over the Rams.

Thrash finished out a strong preseason with nine catches and 94 yards, both tied for most among Browns receivers. His second NFL preseason was better than his first, and he'll likely make the Browns' initial 53-man roster, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Thrash may have proven to coaches that he could be a regular for snaps as a slot receiver.

Larvadain caught four of seven targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 19-17 preseason win over the Rams. He also returned three punts for 30 yards.

Larvadain was on the field with the first-team offense and scored his touchdown late in the second quarter. The undrafted rookie played 21 snaps and in all four quarters. He survived the Browns' first round of cuts Sunday and has a chance to earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. If the Browns keep six receivers, Larvadain is close to a lock. If they keep five, then he's among a group that also includes DeAndre Carter -- as more of a returner than wideout -- and Kaden Davis. Diontae Johnson did not have a good camp and appears to be outside the bubble. Larvadain had a strong camp and finished the preseason with nine catches for 94 yards and the one touchdown. He also returned 10 punts for a 10.4 average and a long of 30 yards.

Miller brought in two of three targets for 18 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night.

Miller recorded multiple catches for the third time in as many preseason games. The 25-year-old had a busy exhibition slate that saw him generate a 10-95-0 line on 13 targets, but the Buccaneers' deep receiver depth chart may prove hard to crack come final cuts.

Williams rushed eight times for 28 yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the Buccaneers' 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night. He also returned three kickoffs for 108 yards.

Williams put forth a solid case in his final bid for a spot on the 53-man roster, particularly with his work as a returner. The LSU product's ability to contribute on special teams could give him some leverage in the coaching staff's eyes, but come the regular season, Williams will find touches from scrimmage hard to come by as long as the top trio of Bucky Irving, Rachaad White (groin) and Sean Tucker is healthy.

Fotu (foot) recorded three total tackles (zero solo) in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Cardinals.

Fotu was able to play for the first time during the preseason after nursing a right foot injury for a series of weeks. The defensive tackle logged 16 defensive snaps in the contest, and he appears to be a full go ahead of the Raiders' regular-season opener Sept. 7 on the road versus the Patriots.

Cappa (rib) was active for Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Cardinals.

Cappa returned to action for the first time during the preseason, playing 12 offensive snaps in the contest. The offensive guard appears to have moved past his rib injury, and he's all set to operate as a top reserve option with Las Vegas in 2025.