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Norris (neck) was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation after getting hurt in Friday's preseason matchup versus Atlanta.

Norris was carted off the field early in the fourth quarter of Friday's preseason game after taking a hit to the head on an attempted tackle. He'll undergo further tests to determine the nature and severity of the injury.

Larvadain is being evaluated for an apparent lower-body injury during Friday's preseason game against the Panthers, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Larvadain recorded two catches for 23 yards before being forced to the sidelines. There is little known about the potential injury at this point.

Norris exited Friday's preseason game against the Falcons in an ambulance after suffering an apparent neck injury, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Norris attempted to make a tackle in the fourth quarter but took a hit to his head in the process. He remained down on the field for several minutes before departing in an ambulance.

Polk went to the locker room during Friday's preseason game against the Commanders after injuring his arm/shoulder and did not return, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Polk appeared to suffer the injury on a running play late in the second quarter and was taken to the locker room after being attended to in the blue medical tent. Polk did not return to Friday's game, and further tests will determine the severity of the injury and his ability to practice ahead of the Patriots' second preseason game against the Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Floriea left Friday's preseason game with the Panthers due to a hamstring injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Floriea made a nice one-handed catch in the second quarter down the right sideline, but he appeared to suffer the injury on that play. The Browns also used him as a returner for both punts and kickoffs. Nothing is settled in the receiving corps beyond the top two, and the next few weeks are critical for Floriea's bid for a roster spot. Any missed time will be detrimental.

Payton did not practice Friday due to an illness, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports.

Payton contributed almost exclusively on special teams in 2024 and is likely set for the same role in 2025. There's no stated timeline for his return, but his absence will likely be brief.

Olave did not participate in Friday's training camp practice after injuring his ankle during Thursday's session, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Olave was able to finish Thursday's practice after getting his ankle taped, and the injury is considered day-to-day, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. It could prevent Olave from playing in Sunday's preseason game against the Chargers, which would open the door for Bub Means and Cedrick Wilson to work with Rashid Shaheed and Brandin Cooks in three-wideout sets.

Shough will serve as the Saints' backup quarterback for Sunday's preseason opener against the Chargers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Shough has gotten some reps with the first-team offense during training camp, but Spencer Rattler will be New Orleans' QB1 for the first exhibition game while Jake Haener operates as the third-string passer. Shough and Rattler are battling to be the Week 1 starter, and the former should have an opportunity to be the starter in at least one of the Saints' three preseason games.

Rattler will be the Saints' starting quarterback for Sunday's preseason opener against the Chargers.

Rattler saw more reps with the first-team offense during this past week's training camp practices, and the 2024 fifth-rounder will get the first crack at winning the QB1 job against Tyler Shough. Rattler started in six of seven games during his rookie campaign, including the final four contests of the regular season. Over those last four games, he completed 71 of 129 pass attempts for 746 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions while turning nine carries into 85 yards.

Herndon was released by the Colts on Friday.

Herndon played a regular role with the Jaguars earlier in his career but has seen his role diminish in recent years. He's still likely to get a look elsewhere around the league this preseason.