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Cine (hamstring) played in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals, logging one assist while working on special teams.

Cine missed some practice time last weekend, but the hamstring injury was evidently minor. A first-round pick by the Vikings in the 2022 Draft, Cine appeared in just one regular-season game with the Bills last season. He signed with Philly's practice squad shortly before the playoffs back in January.

Sample (Achilles) notched one solo tackle in Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles.

Sample didn't suit up in the 2024 regular season after tearing his left Achilles that preseason, but he's back in action for the preseason in 2025. The 2021 fourth-round draft pick is competing for a depth role as a pass rusher.

Patrick (leg) suited up for Thursday's 34-27 preseason loss to the Eagles.

Patrick was injured in drills July 28 but was healthy enough to suit up for game action less than two weeks later. He's competing with Cody Ford for the starting right guard spot.

Hamm (knee) had one tackle and a quarterback hit in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Colts.

Hamm's assisted tackle came on special teams, and he added a quarterback hit while mixing in with the defense. Back to full health after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL last August, Hamm's competing for a depth role at linebacker.

Goff is not in line to play in Friday's preseason contest against the Falcons, Christian Romo of the Detroit Free Press reports.

With Goff, who also didn't play in last Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Chargers, not slated to see action versus Atlanta, the report notes that Hendon Hooker is set to play the first half Friday, with Kyle Allen on track to play in the second half. Goff is entrenched as the Lions' starting QB ahead of Week 1, but according to Tim Twentyman of the team's official site, Hooker and Allen are in a close competition to back up Goff.

Armour-Davis (undisclosed) had one tackle and two passes defensed in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Colts.

Armour-Davis dealt with an undisclosed injury earlier in training camp, but he suited up Thursday and managed to break up a couple passes. The 2022 fourth-round draft pick is competing for a depth role in Baltimore's secondary.

Cooks (shoulder) will have an MRI on Friday after getting hurt in Thursday's 34-27 preseason win over the Bengals, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Cooks was carted to the locker room after sustaining the shoulder injury Thursday. The results of the MRI will help determine Cooks' return timetable, but even a relatively short absence would decrease Cooks' already slim chances of making the 53-man roster.

Thornton caught one of three targets for 17 yards in Thursday's 23-23 preseason tie against the Seahawks.

Thornton drew the start at wide receiver in 11-personnel next to Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, notably playing ahead of fellow rookie Jack Bech on the outside. However, Thornton was unable to haul in two of his three targets, and the fourth-round Tennessee product was penalized on an offensive offside as well. Nonetheless, Thornton's involvement with the first-team unit bodes well for his viability as a late-round dart throw in deeper leagues and best ball formats, especially given his 4.30 40-yard dash speed on a 6-foot-5, 205-pound frame.

Richardson (finger) could return to practice as soon as Saturday, Stephen Holder of ESPN reports.

Richardson sustained a dislocated right pinkie finger during Thursday night's preseason opener, but Holder notes the Colts medical staff was able to pop the joint back into place and the QB began testing his ability to grip a football in the hope of returning to the contest. With Richardson's subsequent X-rays having come up negative, it looks he has a chance to practice Saturday, a scenario that would allow him to continue competing with fellow signal-caller Daniel Jones for the team's Week 1 starting assignment.

Bech caught one of two targets for five yards in Thursday's 23-23 preseason tie against the Seahawks.

Despite being selected 58th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Bech was rumored to be facing an uphill battle for the No. 2 role at wide receiver throughout the early stages of training camp, and Thursday's preseason opener confirmed that suspicion considering Tre Tucker and fellow rookie Dont'e Thornton drew the start next to Jakobi Meyers in 11-personnel. The speed of Tucker and Thornton allow them to play on the boundary, while Bech's skill set and preferred route tree is a bit redundant with those of Meyers and tight end Brock Bowers. Therefore, playing time could be limited for the second-round TCU product early in 2025.