NFL Player News

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that Rush will likely start Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Harbaugh said he plans to sit his starters again versus Washington, just as Baltimore did during last Saturday's 31-13 preseason win over the Cowboys. During that contest, Rush completed 20 of 30 passes for 198 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, and across his two exhibition appearances thus far Rush has thrown three INTs. While he still appears the favorite for the No. 2 quarterback role behind Lamar Jackson over second-year pro Devin Leary, it will serve Rush well to avoid any further turnovers versus the Commanders.

DuBose signed with the Bills on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

A seventh-round pick by the Packers in 2023, DuBose appeared in three regular-season games for the Dolphins last season, catching two passes for 11 yards on four targets. DuBose has an uphill climb to win a roster spot in Buffalo.

Milton (undisclosed) rushed nine times for 22 yards in Monday's preseason game versus Washington.

Milton missed some practice time last week, but he's clearly past the issue and logged 15 offensive snaps against the Commanders. He's trying to win a job behind Chase Brown, Samaje Perine and Tahj Brooks in the Cincinnati backfield.

Goodson (elbow) doesn't have a major injury, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Goodson was the third back through the rotation in Saturday's preseason game against Green Bay, taking the field after Jonathan Taylor and fifth-round rookie DJ Giddens, but then left early with an elbow injury. It apparently isn't serious, giving Goodson a shot to be ready for Week 1 and keep a spot on the roster. Khalil Herbert (undisclosed) has also been out recently, leaving the Colts with nothing but undrafted rookies in the backfield behind Taylor and Giddens. Taylor should get the vast majority of snaps come Week 1, with Giddens and Goodson subbing in occasionally.

Egubka's teammate Jalen McMillan (neck) is expected to miss a large portion of the upcoming season, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Chris Godwin, meanwhile, remains on the PUP list and has yet to practice since suffering an ankle dislocation and ligament damage last October. With Godwin uncertain for Week 1 and McMillan likely headed for IR, Egbuka may step right in as Tampa Bay's No. 2 receiver alongside Mike Evans. The 19th overall pick in the 2025 Draft has taken plenty of first-team reps this summer, including during Saturday's preseason win over the Steelers.

The Buccaneers are expected to place McMillan (neck) on injured reserve when they finalize the 53-man roster, which will force him to miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles said that McMillan suffered a "severely sprained neck" during Saturday's preseason win over Pittsburgh, and the wideout's recovery timetable could stretch beyond the team's Week 9 bye. With Chris Godwin (ankle) still uncertain for Week 1 and a candidate to miss time early in the season, six-time Pro Bowler Mike Evans and rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka appear primed to open the regular season as quarterback Baker Mayfield's top two receivers, while tight end Cade Otton stands to also benefit from an uptick in target volume.

Hopkins (knee) is participating in practice Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Hopkins didn't practice Monday, so even if he's limited to individual drills Tuesday, it's encouraging to see the veteran wideout back on the field. Baltimore figures to fully prioritize getting Hopkins back to full health ahead of Week 1 against the Bills, so even if the starters take the field during Saturday's preseason finale against Washington, the 33-year-old receiver could be held out.

Skattebo (hamstring) is participating in team drills Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Skattebo already appears to be a full participant in his return to practice, a welcome payoff after the Giants took a cautious approach to his recovery from a hamstring strain and kept him sidelined for the first two preseason games. The rookie fourth-rounder's final chance to log exhibition reps will come Thursday versus New England, and putting together a strong performance would significantly aid Skattebo's chances of pushing veteran incumbent Devin Singletary for backfield reps behind presumed Week 1 starter Tyrone Tracy.

Sanders (oblique) isn't practicing but could return for Wednesday's session, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Sanders remains day-to-day after missing Cleveland's second preseason game due to an oblique injury, and his status remains uncertain for Saturday's exhibition finale against the Rams. In the wake of Joe Flacco being named the Browns' starter for Week 1, Stefanski said he's still not ready to name a No. 2 quarterback and that "these roles are not given out, they're earned," per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. As such, Saturday's preseason game looks like a crucial opportunity for both Sanders and Kenny Pickett (hamstring) to get back on the practice field and compete with rookie third-rounder Dillon Gabriel for the backup gig. Veteran journeyman Tyler Huntley could also get some reps Saturday, though he has no clear path to the 53-man roster.

LaPorta (undisclosed) is participating in practice Tuesday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

LaPorta appears to have recovered from the minor undisclosed issue that forced him to sit out practice last Thursday. The third-year tight end is entrenched atop Detroit's depth chart, though he faces tough competition for targets in a Lions offense that also houses running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Head coach Dan Campbell has held his starters out of preseason action thus far, so it remains to be seen whether LaPorta and the rest of the first-team offense will get a chance to log any reps during Saturday's exhibition finale against Houston.