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Olave (ankle) is suited up and participating in pregame warmups ahead of Sunday's preseason contest against the Jaguars, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Olave has been dealing with an ankle injury and was sidelined for the Saints' preseason opener against the Chargers. He'll join Alvin Kamara and Rashid Shaheed in warmups, but it's far from a guarantee that Olave sees the field Sunday, and even if he does he would likely be limited to one or two offensive series. The Saints' depth wideouts should see the bulk of the workload Sunday, including Brandin Cooks, Cedrick Wilson, Mason Tipton and Kevin Austin.

Kamara is in uniform and participating in pregame warmups ahead of Sunday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Jackson notes that Kamara also suited up prior to the Saints' preseason opener against the Chargers but didn't end up playing. Even if Kamara does play, he'll likely be limited to one or two offensive series, leaving the bulk of the backfield snaps to Kendre Miller, Cam Akers and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

Armstead (back) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Saints.

Armstead isn't expected to play in the preseason while he works through a back injury, which is severe enough for him to be in jeopardy of missing the Jaguars' regular-season opener against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 7. With Armstead and Maason Smith both not playing, Austin Johnson, Jordan Jefferson and Tyler Lacy are the top candidates to get snaps at defensive tackle with the first-team defensive next to DaVon Hamilton.

Brown will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Saints.

The Jaguars will be playing most of their offensive starters outside of Brown and Travis Hunter (upper body). Brown played 10 snaps on offense in the Jaguars' preseason opener against the Steelers, turning one carry into seven yards while not seeing a target. The 2021 third-rounder signed a one-year contract with the Jaguars in March after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Commanders, and he is slated as the WR3 behind Hunter and Brian Thomas.

Hunter (upper body) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Saints.

Hunter is working through an upper-body injury, and the Jaguars will take the cautious route by having the No. 2 overall pick sit out of Sunday's exhibition contest. His injury isn't considered serious at this time, and he could be available to play in the Jaguars' preseason finale against the Dolphins on Saturday. With Hunter, Tyson Campbell (undisclosed) and Montaric Brown (lower leg) all sidelined, Jourdan Lewis, De'Antre Prince and Aydan White are all candidates to get snaps at outside corner with the first-team defense opposite Jarrian Jones on Sunday.

Quitoriano played 13 special-teams snaps during Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans.

After not suiting up during the preseason opener, Quitoriano played exclusively on special teams against the Titans. Despite the limited action, Quitoriano made his presence felt, forcing and recovering a fumble during a kickoff in the third quarter. Quitoriano is battling with Feleipe Franks for the third, and likely final, tight end spot behind Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner.

McCloud didn't play in Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans.

For a second straight week, McCloud was in street clothes along with Drake London, Darnell Mooney (shoulder), KhaDarel Hodge and Jamal Agnew, who are all expected to make the initial 53-man roster. After suiting up for four teams in six years to start his career, McCloud finally was given an expanded offensive role in Atlanta last year. He posted career highs in receptions (62), targets (87), receiving yards (686), rushing attempts (10) and rushing yards (79) while playing nearly as many offensive snaps in 2025 as he had in his previous six seasons combined. Not only is McCloud a roster lock, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site, but he could see an early boost in usage if Mooney is unable to go Week 1 of the regular season.

Hodge didn't play in Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans.

For a second straight week, Hodge was in street clothes, along with Drake London, Darnell Mooney (shoulder), Ray-Ray McCloud and Jamal Agnew, who are all expected to make the initial 53-man roster. Hodge has spent the past three seasons in Atlanta, splitting time between offense and special teams. During that stretch, he's totaled 34 receptions on 55 targets for 565 yards and two scores. He signed a two-year deal to return to Atlanta this offseason.

Franks caught his only target for nine yards during Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans.

Franks has started the first two preseason games. After playing only 10 total snaps (eight offense) and not recording a target in the opener, Franks played 41 total snaps (20 special teams) against the Titans and secured his lone target. Franks is battling with Teagan Quitoriano for the third, and likely final, tight end spot behind Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner.

Woerner did not play in Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans.

Woerner has been in street clothes for Atlanta's first two preseason games. That's been the case with most roster locks. Woerner caught a career-high seven passes during his first season in Atlanta last year and will be back to serve in a similar role this year. He's known for his blocking prowess.