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Mertz completed seven of 14 attempts for 27 yards and threw three interceptions in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to Minnesota.

Mertz, a sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Florida in the 2025 NFL Draft, was the third quarterback used in the game following Davis Mills and Kedon Slovis. He entered in the middle of the third quarter and threw all three picks in the fourth quarter.

Based on pregame warmups, Phillips (knee) is not in line to play against the Bears on Sunday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Phillips is still working through a left knee injury that he suffered in practice in early August. The injury doesn't appear to be severe, but the Dolphins will play it conservatively to avoid aggravation. Phillips' next chance to play will be Saturday against the Lions.

Tagovailoa was suited up during pregame warmups and will be available for Sunday's preseason opener against the Bears, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers also are dressed. Tagovailoa likely will be limited to one or two series in Sunday's contest, and he'll be without Tyreek Hill (oblique) and Jaylen Waddle, though De'Von Achane looks to be available. Tagovailoa is looking to bounce back from an injury-riddled 2024 campaign in which he completed 72.9 percent of his passes for 2,867 yards, 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions across 11 regular-season games.

Jordan caught both targets for 11 yards in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.

This was Jordan's first game action since tearing an ACL in Week 2 last season. Presumptive starter Dalton Schultz was held out while Jordan, Cade Stover (two targets, nine yards) and Luke Lachey (three targets, two yards) received playing time and were targeted in the preseason opener. New offensive coordinator Nick Caley has experience as a tight ends coach with the both the Patriots and Rams, which suggests there could be room for more than just Schultz as a fantasy target at the position.

Based on pregame warmups, Waddle is not in line to play against the Bears in Sunday's preseason opener, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Waddle and Tyreek Hill (oblique) are in street clothes during warmups. It appears Tua Tagovailoa will be without his top two pass catchers, which means Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Malik Washington, Dee Eskridge and Tahj Washington should see more snaps on offense. Waddle's next chance to play will be Saturday against the Lions.

Based on pregame warmups, Hill (oblique) is not in line to play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Bears, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

It appears the Dolphins will be without their top wideout duo with both Hill and Jaylen Waddle absent from warmups. Hill currently is working through an oblique injury, and his next opportunity to suit up will be this coming Saturday against the Lions.

Head coach Todd Bowles said Sunday that White was diagnosed with a groin injury and will undergo further tests to determine its severity, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

White injured his groin during the Buccaneers' 29-7 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday. An extended absence would open the door for Sean Tucker to fill in as the Bucs' RB2 behind Bucky Irving. White's practice participation over the coming week could determine his availability for Tampa Bay's next preseason game against Pittsburgh this coming Saturday.

Fairbairn converted his lone field-goal attempt in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to Minnesota.

Fairbairn drilled a 43-yarder for Houston's lone score in the second half. He's working with a new long snapper this season -- rookie Austin Brinkman -- after Jon Weeks moved on to the 49ers. Fairbairn has been one of the more consistent kickers the last few years, having converted 91.1 percent (92-of-101) of his FGA during that span. That includes 85.7 percent from beyond the 50-yard line.

Berrios caught all three targets for 33 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown reception, in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings. He also had a 24-yard kickoff return and nine-yard punt return.

Berrios did most of the work on a misdirection play, catching the ball near the line of scrimmage and scooting up field before lowering his shoulder at the goal line. His primary job for the Texans is expected to be that of a returner, but the touchdown catch was a significant moment in Berrios' first game back since tearing his ACL last season while with Miami.

Burton did not participate in Sunday's training camp practice due to an undisclosed injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Burton may have picked up the injury during the Bengals' preseason loss to the Eagles on Thursday. The 2024 third-rounder is considered day-to-day, and his practice participation over the coming week may indicate his chances of playing against the Commanders on Monday, Aug. 18. Burton finished Thursday's contest with one catch (on two targets) for three yards along with 42 yards on two kick returns and 32 yards on his lone punt return.