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Shough completed 15 of 22 pass attempts for 165 yards, one touchdown and one interception with one rushing attempt for three yards in Sunday's 27-13 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Shough entered Sunday's exhibition behind Spencer Rattler (7-for-11, 53 yards) but wound up producing the preferred stat line while operating the second-string offense. Both inexperienced arms committed a turnover apiece while playing roughly a combined three quarters of action. This is truly shaping up to be a tight competition for the starting gig in New Orleans come Week 1. It wouldn't be surprising to see Shough get the nod under center against the Jaguars next Sunday in order to give both players a fair shake at being evaluated this preseason.

Coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that Jones (hamstring) remains without a timetable for return, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Jones has been sidelined for the past two weeks and doesn't appear close to getting back on the field. A seventh-round pick in 2023, Jones started all 17 regular-season contests last season, finishing with 100 tackles (66 solo), 12 pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble. The Colts are counting on Jones to start opposite Charvarius Ward (leg) this season.

The Rams activated Edwards (undisclosed) from the active/PUP list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Edwards began training camp on the PUP list due to an undisclosed injury, but he's now healthy enough to resume practicing. He'll look to use Saturday's preseason game against the Chargers as an opportunity to make up for lost time.

Duncan (shoulder) played 42 offensive snaps during Saturday's 29-7 preseason loss to the Buccaneers, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Duncan missed Week 18 of last season due to a shoulder injury, but he's now healthy. The 2023 sixth-round pick projects to enter the regular season as a backup offensive tackle for Tennessee.

Rattler completed seven of 11 pass attempts for 53 yards and rushed three times for 22 yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 27-13 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Rattler was unimpressive in his preseason debut with the first-team offense, failing to generate points on any of the five drives he led Sunday. The 2024 fifth-round pick did pace the team in rushing yards (22), but he also was sacked three times and coughed up a fumble on the first play of the second quarter. Fellow starting candidate Tyler Shough also committed a turnover in relief of Rattler, but the rookie's interception was offset by scoring the team's only passing touchdown of the game. Rattler appeared to have the early edge in the starting QB competition coming into camp, but Shough had more success moving the ball on offense after one exhibition. The two young signal-callers will continue jockeying for position when the Saints host the Jaguars in next Sunday's preseason tilt.

Reed (ankle) is facing a three-week recovery timetable, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Reed appears slated to miss the remainder of the preseason due to his recovery timetable, though he should have enough room to get healthy for Week 1 against the Rams on Sunday, Sept. 7. The veteran safety had been mostly working with the second- and third-string defenses in training camp and is vying for a depth role.

Coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that Brents (hamstring) remains without a timetable for return, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents was injured two weeks ago and had been idle in practice before missing Thursday's preseason opener against the Ravens. Brents missed most of last season after injuring his knee in the 2024 season opener. He missed the next 15 games before playing six defensive snaps in Week 18, only to then injure his groin. Brents has played in just 11 regular-season games since being taken in the second round of the 2023 Draft.

The Cardinals released Watkins (undisclosed) from IR on Sunday with an injury settlement, per the NFL's transaction log.

Watkins suffered an undisclosed injury during practice early August and was placed on IR, but he'll now be eligible to sign elsewhere and play during the 2025 season, once fully healthy. He spent time on the Steelers' practice squad last year.

Cross (hip) is not participating in Sunday's practice, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Cross is dealing with a hip flexor, and he has just under one week to get healthy ahead of Saturday's preseason matchup against the Packers on Aug. 16. The 2022 second-round pick broke out with 146 total tackles (87 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five passes defended, including three interceptions, and one forced fumble while playing all 17 regular-season games in 2024.

Carlies suffered an ankle injury in the Colts' preseason opener against the Ravens on Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Carlies is without a timetable for his return, according to Boyd. Carlies was a fifth-round pick in last year's NFL Draft, and he appeared in 10 regular-season games as a rookie, finishing with 36 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass breakup.