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Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said after Saturday's training camp practice that Bennett has a chance at competing for the No. 2 cornerback job opposite Quinyon Mitchell, Glenn Erby of USA Today reports.

Bennett was the odd-man out in the Raiders' cornerback rotation, which prompted his trade to the Eagles this past Monday in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker. Bennett made his Eagles training camp debut Saturday, and the 2023 fourth-rounder has a shot at earning a spot on the first-team defense after Kelee Ringo and Adoree' Jackson struggled during Philadelphia's 34-27 preseason win over Cincinnati on Thursday. Bennett would certainly make his case with a strong performance in training camp and over the Eagles' final two preseason games, starting with Saturday, Aug. 16 against the Browns.

Garoppolo is not in line to play in the Rams' preseason opener against the Cowboys on Saturday, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

With Matthew Stafford sidelined due to an aggravated disc in his back, Garoppolo has been handling most of the first-team reps throughout training camp. Klein relays that head coach Sean McVay typically doesn't play starters and other significant players during preseason games, so Stetson Bennett and Dresser Winn would be in line to take snaps under center Saturday if Garoppolo is indeed sidelined.

Cook participated in warmups ahead of Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

While it's unclear if the running back will see any action in the contest, the fact the Cook is in uniform Saturday after having been sitting out practice of late is worth noting. Cook, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Bills, is seeking an extension with the team.

Bass (pelvis) will not dress for the Bills' preseason opener against the Giants on Saturday, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

The Bills signed Caden Davis on Friday, and he will handle the kicking duties for Saturday's preseason opener. Bass is working through a pelvic injury, and the veteran kicker will focus on recovering enough to be available for the Bills' second preseason game against the Bears on Sunday, Aug. 17.

Based on his absence from pre-game warmups, Slayton (undisclosed) is not expected to play in the Giants' preseason opener against the Bills on Saturday, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Malik Nabers (shoulder) and Jalin Hyatt also didn't partake in pre-game warmups. If Slayton, Nabers and Hyatt are indeed sidelined, that would give Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Zach Pascal the opportunity to work alongside Wan'Dale Robinson in the first-team offense. Slayton didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, so the Giants appear to be taking the conservative route with the veteran wideout Saturday. The Giants' second exhibition contest takes place Saturday, Aug. 16 against the Jets.

Based on pre-game warmups, Nabers (shoulder) is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Biils, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

The same applies to Darius Slayton, who missed practice Thursday with an undisclosed injury. For his part, Nabers has been managing a shoulder issue, so it looks like the the Giants will play it safe with the wideout Saturday. The team's second preseason contest is Aug. 16 against the Jets.

Pollard (undisclosed) logged three tackles (one solo) during the Commanders' 48-18 preseason loss to the Patriots on Friday.

Pollard has fully recovered from an undisclosed injury that caused him to miss the entire 2024 season. He played 22 snaps (21 on offense, one on special teams) during Friday's preseason opener and is competing for a depth spot on the Commanders' 53-man roster as a rotational defensive end.

Epps (knee) logged four tackles (two solo) during the Patriots' 48-18 preseason win over the Commanders on Friday.

Epps has been limited in training camp while in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered in September. He appears past the issue, as he was able to play in Friday's preseason opener. Epps signed a one-year deal with the Patriots in March after spending the last two seasons with the Raiders, and the 2019 sixth-rounder is competing for a depth spot in the secondary.

Hughlett (neck) did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Hughlett is working though a neck injury that forced him to miss the Eagles' 34-27 preseason win over the Bengals on Thursday. Christian Johnstone will continue to serve as the Eagles' long snapper for as long as Hughlett is sidelined.

Green did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice due to a shoulder injury, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Green appeared to suffer a wrist injury during the Eagles' 34-27 preseason win over the Bengals on Thursday, but further tests have revealed that the 2022 first-rounder is working through a shoulder injury. Green played 24 snaps (16 on offense, eight on special teams) during Thursday's game and is competing for a spot on the 53-man roster as a backup guard on the offensive line. A return to practice would put Green in a good spot to suit up against the Browns on Saturday, Aug. 16.