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Rudolph is set to receive a fair share of the quarterback reps during training camp, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Rudolph received reps in the two-minute drill Tuesday, outperforming starter Aaron Rodgers and gaining an opportunity that Will Howard and Drew Allar did not have. The 31-year-old veteran quarterback continues to separate as the clear No. 2, and with Rodgers already declaring 2026 his retirement season, it is reasonable to assume that Rudolph could see some regular-season action.

Lamb worked with the Cowboys' first-team offense in the first team drill of Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

This comes as no surprise considering Lamb is part of a one-two punch at wide receiver for Dallas along with George Pickens. After Lamb agreed to restructure his contract ahead of the opening of free agency in March, Pickens signed the franchise tag in April, ensuring the duo will be together for a second campaign in 2026. Lamb took a step back last year, missing three games overall due to injury and finishing with a 75-1,077-3 line on 117 targets in 14 regular-season contests, while Pickens blossomed for 93-1,429-9 on 137 targets in 17 outings. Both Lamb and Pickens can expect regular attention from QB Dak Prescott in the upcoming season.

The Commanders released Firkser on Wednesday.

Firkser signed with the Commanders in early June, marking yet another stop on the veteran tight end's journey throughout the NFL. The 31-year-old has spent time with the Titans, Falcons, Lions, Chiefs and Jets as well. The Harvard journeyman, not to be confused with Ryan Fitzpatrick, will now be an unrestricted free agent available to sign with any team.

The Packers placed Rice (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Rice was claimed off waivers by the Packers in early May but will not get to participate fully in training camp, it seems. The wide receiver is fighting with a deep corps to make the roster, and an extra injury will not help his case over names such as Savion Williams, Bo Melton and Skyy Moore

The Texans waived Hansen (chest) on Wednesday.

Hansen was primarily a special-teams player in 2025, playing just six defensive snaps to 306 special-teams snaps over 15 regular-season games. The linebacker will become a free agent if he can clear waivers. The Texans signed wide receiver DJ Turner in a corresponding move.

The Commanders signed Cracraft to a contract Wednesday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.

Cracraft participated in the Commanders' final two games of the season, playing seven offensive snaps and four special teams snaps between the two contests. The wide receiver has a chance to stand out and make his way up the depth chart, but will likely end up on the practice squad after cutdown day.

Thompson is good to go for training camp, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Thompson was able to get over his pectoral issue in time for Wednesday's first training camp session and was on the field alongside free safety Malik Hooker as a member of the starting secondary. The strong safety is all set to participate fully in camp activities, meaning P.J. Locke will likely see fewer opportunities.

Hooker is all set to suit up for training camp, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Hooker was the starting free safety during Wednesday's first-team reps. The defensive back has recovered from the back issue that plagued him throughout minicamp and is all set to resume normal practice activities as training camp gets underway.

Watson took all the first-team QB reps during Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN reports.

Prior to the session, coach Todd Monken said the Browns will continue to split first-team signal caller reps between Watson -- who Oyefusi indicated struggled at times Wednesday -- and Shedeur Sanders in practice, with Mary Kay Cabot noting that Sanders will likely take reps with the first team Thursday. For now, Monken has declined to disclose a timetable for naming Cleveland's Week 1 starter, so this is a job battle that could linger well into the preseason.

Mingo had a good first training camp session, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Mingo has been dealing with a minor groin strain since early June. The wide receiver has finally recovered from the issue and is all set to perform at his best in training camp for a chance to move up the Cowboys' depth chart. Mingo will need to outshine Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KaVontae Turpin and Ryan Flournoy for a chance at high-value snaps during the 2026 season.