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Rush completed 20 of 30 passes for 198 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Saturday's 31-13 preseason win over the Cowboys.

Rush had emerged as a servicable backup during his time with the Cowboys, but this preseason has not gone his way through two contests. He threw an interception on his first pass attempt in his first exhibition game and then threw a pick-six late in the first quarter against his former team Saturday. Rush also managed to lead three scoring drives, including one he capped off with a one-yard touchdown throw, and he should still be in line to serve as Lamar Jackson's backup come Week 1 of the regular season.

Carter rushed eight times for 10 yards and brought in all five targets for 19 yards in the Cardinals' 27-7 preseason loss to the Broncos on Saturday night.

Carter was the first running back in the game for Arizona and logged the first touch from scrimmage, gaining three yards. The veteran back also made his usual impact as a receiver, but although he saw a heavy workload over the last two games of the 2024 regular season due to injuries in the Cardinals' running game, Carter is seemingly facing an uphill battle to hold on to a roster spot this summer. Trey Benson, a 2024 third-round pick, is expected to have a much bigger role behind No. 1 back James Conner in his second campaign, while Emari Demercado is a more explosive runner that can also serve as an effective pass-catching option out of the backfield.

Tuimoloau left Saturday's preseason loss to Green Bay due to an undisclosed injury, 93.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Tuimoloau left the team's first preseason game with a knee injury, so this could be a setback. The 2025 second-rounder is competing for a rotational role at defensive end for the upcoming season.

Wilson recorded two receptions on four targets for 72 yards in Saturday's 17-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

Wilson got the chance to start with DK Metcalf resting and Calvin Austin (abdomen) sidelined, and he took advantage by creating a few splash plays. Wilson got behind the defense for a 42-yard gain down the middle of the field late in the first quarter and then got wide open on the next drive to tack on another 30 yards. Wilson failed to gain traction in the Steelers' offense as a rookie after battling a few lower-body injuries, but he appears to be getting on track heading into his sophomore campaign.

The Rams didn't provide an update regarding Stafford's (back) scheduled workout Saturday, with assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant deferring to coach Sean McVay's upcoming media session Monday to discuss the matter, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Stafford has yet to practice during training camp due to what initially was termed back soreness and more recently a disc issue in his back. After Stafford completed a workout without limitations last Saturday, McVay spoke in optimistic terms about the quarterback and an expectation that he'd get back on the field Monday, but that didn't come to pass. Stafford was scheduled for a similar workout this Saturday, but neither Pleasant nor a team spokesperson provided any insight into the situation, including whether it took place at all or if he was in attendance at SoFi Stadium for Saturday's preseason game against the Chargers. With three weeks to go until the Rams' season opener against the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 7, it remains unclear if Stafford will be available to direct the offense Week 1. In such a scenario, Jimmy Garoppolo would earn starts under center for as long as Stafford isn't available.

Wallow suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's preseason game against Arizona, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Wallow was ruled out for the remainder of the exhibition. A fifth-round pick by the Texans in the 2021 Draft, Wallow spent the 2024 season on the Titans' injured-reserve list before signing with Denver earlier this month.

Bridgewater completed six of 11 passes for 85 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Saturday's 17-14 preseason win over the Steelers.

Bridgewater drew the start with Baker Mayfield resting and led three drives, with the latter two resulting in scores. He connected with Bucky Irving and Emeka Egbuka in the end zone on throws of 15 and five yards, respectively. Bridgeater also delivered accurate passes for gains of 27 and 18 yards to Sterling Shepard and Jalen McMillan in what was a successful preseason debut. Overall, Bridgewater outplayed incumbent backup Kyle Trask, setting up an interesting battle for Week 1.

Spencer Shrader took all the kicks in Saturday's preseason game, which likely means he's won the starting job, the Indianapolis Star reports. Trujillo is expected to get all kicking opportunities in the final preseason game.

Shrader has been seen as ahead in the kicking competition throughout training camp. Trujillo likely will be making his case for a job with another team in next week's game.

Gargiulo suffered a right knee injury in Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Gargiulo went down in a heap of pain and needed to be carted off the field, suggesting he may be dealing with a serious injury. He was a seventh-round pick out of South Carolina last year and spent much of the 2024 campaign on Denver's practice squad.

Engram brought in his only target for a 58-yard reception in the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Cardinals on Saturday night.

The veteran offseason addition made an instant impact Saturday, recording his long gain on Denver's second play from scrimmage to get the Broncos out of the shadow of their goalposts and down to the Cardinals' 37-yard line. Engram made the connection with No. 2 quarterback Jarrett Stidham, but come the regular season, the accomplished tight end projects as one of the top targets for promising second-year signal-caller Bo Nix.