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Lovett (abdomen) caught two passes (on three targets) for 14 yards during the Lions' 24-17 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Saturday.

Lovett had been sidelined due to an abdominal injury, but he was cleared to play Saturday after going through pregame warmups without a setback. He didn't make much of an impact on offense but he recovered a fumble on a muffed punt, which led to a 33-yard field goal by Jake Bates eight plays later. Lovett has a path to make the Lions' 53-man roster as a contributor on special teams. The rookie seventh rounder's final chance to audition for a roster spot will be in Detroit's preseason finale against Houston on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Taylor rushed once for nine yards and wasn't targeted in the Colts' 23-19 preseason loss to the Packers on Saturday afternoon.

Taylor hit his nice gain off left tackle midway through the second and final possession for the Colts' first-team offense after not seeing any touches on the opening drive. The talented back was unsurprisingly only briefly featured, and Saturday's carry may well represent the extent of his preseason work. Taylor will be sharing the backfield with either Daniel Jones or Anthony Richardson come Week 1 while filling his usual high-volume, dual role.

Vaki (leg) turned five carries for 30 yards while adding two catches (on four targets) for minus-two yards during the Lions' 24-17 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Saturday.

Vaki missed the Lions' first two exhibition games due to a leg injury. He was cleared to play in Saturday's contest and worked with the offense for the first half before sitting for the second. The 2024 fourth-rounder is battling Craig Reynolds and Jacob Saylors for the Lions' RB3 spot behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Vaki will use the upcoming week in practice and the Lions' preseason finale against the Texans on Saturday, Aug. 23 to make his case for a spot on the team's 53-man roster.

Lloyd rushed six times for 15 yards and secured one of four targets for 33 yards in the Packers' 23-19 preseason win over the Colts on Saturday afternoon.

Healthy after overcoming a non-contact groin injury that kept him out of the preseason opener against the Jets, Lloyd drew the start with Josh Jacobs resting and was heavily involved. The second-year back found tough sledding on the ground and was inefficient with his targets, but he did put together a nice splash play on his one catch, which came on Green Bay's third possession and moved the Packers into Colts territory. Lloyd's washout of a rookie season aside, the USC product is thought to have a good chance of eclipsing Emanuel Wilson as the No. 2 back at some point if he can remain healthy. Per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, however, Lloyd did take a hit on his 33-yard reception, and coach Matt LaFleur merely answered, "We'll see," when asked about the second-year running back's health.

Scourton (chest) suffered a collapsed lung during Thursday's joint practice with the Texans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

The injury initially presented as heat exhaustion, but further tests revealed a more serious issue, which led to Scourton being taken to a local hospital. He was unable to travel with the team to Houston on Friday, but the good news was that he was cleared to be discharged from the hospital before returning to Charlotte. Scourton is considered week-to-week with the injury, which puts him in jeopardy of missing the Panthers' regular-season opener against the Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 7.

Willis completed six of 14 passes for 83 yards in the Packers' 23-19 preseason win over the Colts on Saturday afternoon.

Willis drew the start for Jordan Love (thumb) and played the first three possessions. The veteran backup was lacking in efficiency, but he did record 21- and 33-yard completions to Mecole Hardman and MarShawn Lloyd, respectively, and also saw a 31-yard connection with Julian Hicks wiped out by an offensive holding penalty. Willis appears secure in his No. 2 role behind Love, who's expected to be ready for Week 1 after undergoing surgery Tuesday on his ulnar collateral ligament.

Latu (groin) failed to haul in his lone target and recorded one tackle during the Eagles' 22-13 preseason loss to the Browns on Saturday.

Latu was limited in practice earlier this week while tending to a groin injury, but the 2023 third-rounder was cleared to play in Saturday's contest. Latu is battling for a depth spot on the Eagles' 53-man roster, though there wasn't much about Saturday's game to help improve his stock. He'll look to make a bigger impact in the Eagles' preseason finale against the Jets on Friday.

Richardson completed six of 11 passes for 73 yards and rushed once for nine yards in the Colts' 23-19 preseason loss to the Packers on Saturday afternoon.

Richardson had some additional pressure coming into the game after Daniel Jones finished off his time in the contest with a sharp drive, but the third-year signal-caller responded by leading a 12-play, 90-yard scoring march that culminated in a three-yard touchdown run by Tyler Goodson. The 2023 first-round pick had five completions during the possession, including 21- and 18-yard connections with Drew Ogletree and Ashton Dulin, respectively, on consecutive plays. Richardson's second and final drive also resulted in points -- via a field goal -- despite him going just 1-for-4 through the air, as the Colts gained possession on the Packers' 22-yard line following a fumble recovery. With both quarterbacks apparently very close in their job battle, next Saturday's road preseason finale might serve as the final installment in the competition between Jones and Richardson to open the regular season as the starting signal-caller.

Larvadain (lower body) caught three passes (on seven targets) for 43 yards while logging 16 yards on his lone carry during the Browns' 22-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Saturday.

Larvadain suffered a lower-body injury during the Browns' preseason opener against the Panthers, but the issue wasn't severe enough to prevent him from playing in Saturday's contest. The undrafted rookie led the Browns in targets, and, in addition to his offensive output, he turned five punt returns into 36 yards. Larvadain is battling for a wide receiver depth spot on Cleveland's 53-man roster, and his last chance to audition for that role will be in the Browns' preseason finale against the Rams on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Hall (shoulder) logged one tackle in Saturday's preseason loss to Cleveland.

Hall had to miss practice time earlier this week due to a shoulder injury, but he appears to be past that issue. The 24-year-old is vying to make the Eagles' 53-man roster as a depth option on the defensive line.