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Thomas caught two of four targets for eight yards in Sunday's 17-17 preseason tie against the Saints. He also rushed once for two yards.

Thomas played two drives and worked as the top target for Trevor Lawrence over that span, especially in the absence of rookie wide receiver Travis Hunter (upper body). Expectations for Thomas are sky high after a 1,282-yard, 10-touchdown rookie regular season. The Jaguars will wrap up preseason play with a trip to Miami on Saturday.

Lawrence completed eight of 10 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-17 preseason tie against the Saints. He also rushed once for no gain and lost a fumble.

Lawrence and the starters played two drives and moved the ball well. The first possession got down to the 11-yard line prior to Lawrence's fumble on a botched handoff attempt, but Lawrence bounced back by capping the second drive with a seven-yard touchdown pass to Parker Washington. Jacksonville's final preseason tune-up before the regular season will come Saturday in Miami.

Mullings recorded eight carries for 25 yards in Friday's 23-20 preseason win over the Falcons.

Both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears (ankle) sat, so Mullings looked to be splitting the primary role with Julius Chestnut. Chestnut got the opening carry of the game, but Mullings followed immediately after on the same drive. However, he was called for a holding penalty one play later and then didn't receive a carry for two additional possessions. Mullings' usage suggests he currently sits fourth on the running back depth chart.

Powers-Johnson (ribs) played 15 snaps on offense and two on special teams during Las Vegas' preseason loss to the 49ers on Saturday.

Powers-Johnson picked up a ribs injury during the team's preseason opener against the Seahawks last week but is now healthy again. The 22-year-old is expected to serve as the team's starting center once the regular season begins.

Carter (undisclosed) registered three tackles (two solo), with 1.0 sacks, during the Raiders' preseason loss to the 49ers on Saturday.

Carter had previously been sidelined with an injury but is now healthy again. His strong performance Saturday will likely boost his chance of earning a spot on the team's final roster.

The Eagles traded Bryant to the Texans on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Bryant was traded along with a 2026 fifth-round pick for John Metchie and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Bryant had signed with Philadelphia in March and will now compete with Cade Stover and Irv Smith to serve as Houston's No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz.

Butler (personal) logged two tackles (one solo) during Las Vegas' preseason loss to the 49ers on Saturday.

Butler is back with the team after missing practice earlier in the week due to personal reasons. He is expected to serve as one of the team's starting defensive tackles during the upcoming campaign.

The Broncos signed Prentice on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Prentice spent the first four years of his career with Saints but is now headed to Denver, where he will reunite with head coach Sean Payton. Prentice will fill in as the team's fullback while Michael Burton remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

The Texans are trading Metchie to the Eagles on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported.

In exchange, the Texans will acquire tight end Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-round pick while also sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to Houston, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Metchie has played a rotational role in Houston's offense since missing his entire rookie campaign due to illness. The 2022 second-round pick caught 24 of 37 targets for 254 yards over 13 regular-season games last year, and it looked like he was in line to open the regular season as Houston's No. 3 wide receiver, as there's still no timetable on when wideout Tank Dell will return after suffering a significant knee injury last December. Instead, his departure should open up more opportunities for the Texans' rookie wideouts, second-rounder Jayden Higgins and third-rounder Jaylin Noel. Meanwhile, Metchie likely will compete with Johnny Wilson for a role behind returning wideouts A.J. Brown (hamstring), DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson in Philadelphia.

Bobo caught two passes for 24 yards and two touchdowns in Friday's 33-16 preseason win over the Chiefs.

Both of Bobo's catches went for 12 yards and were from Drew Lock. The UCLA product has impressed during training camp and is on track to secure a roster spot, likely as the No. 5 wide receiver because of the emergence of rookie Tory Horton (ankle). Through two seasons with the Seahawks, Bobo has recorded 32 receptions for 303 yards and three touchdowns.