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Judkins (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Bills, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Judkins missed consecutive training camp practices earlier this week while recovering from an undisclosed issue. It looks like he'll observe Saturday's exhibition game in street clothes, and it's unclear whether he'll suit up for the Browns' preseason finale against the Patriots on Thursday. Judkins' absence means Dylan Sampson will lead the Browns' backfield against the Bills, with Raheim Sanders, Ahmani Marshall and Davon Booth also in the mix for reps.

Settle (calf) will not play against the Lions in Saturday's preseason game.

Settle continues to work through a calf issue that will end up sidelining him for each of the Commanders' first two preseason games. He may be held out of the team's preseason finale against the Ravens on Friday as a precautionary measure to ensure that he's fully healthy for the regular season.

Chaisson (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Lions.

Chaisson continues to recover from a knee injury that he picked up in joint practice with the Dolphins two weeks ago. He's been limited to side work during training camp practices, and the Commanders may take the cautious route by sidelining the 2020 first-rounder for the team's preseason finale against the Ravens next Friday.

McNichols (quadriceps) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Detroit.

McNichols is nursing a quad injury that he sustained during training camp practice last week, which will sideline him for each of the Commanders' first two preseason games. With McNichols, Rachaad White (hamstring) and Jacory Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) sidelined, the Commanders backfield will be led by rookie sixth-rounder Kaytron Allen, with Robert Henry and Craig Reynolds also in the mix for reps.

Croskey-Merritt (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Lions, John Keim of ESPN reports.

Keim noted that Croskey-Merritt came up "a little gimpy" after a play during Thursday's training camp practice. It doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, but the Commanders will take the cautious route by sidelining the 2025 seventh-rounder for Saturday's exhibition game. Croskey-Merritt will end up not playing in each of the Commanders' first two preseason games, and his last opportunity to suit up before the regular season is this Friday against the Ravens.

Allen will sit for Saturday's preseason game against the Browns, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Allen played in the preseason opener against the Panthers on Saturday, Aug. 15, when he completed six of eight passes for 111 yards and a touchdown in a 29-14 win. However, it looks like the superstar quarterback and other key skill position players will be sidelined against Cleveland. It's unclear whether Allen will also be held out of the Bills' preseason finale against the Steelers this upcoming Thursday.

McLaurin will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McLaurin will suit up with Stefon Diggs and Jayden Daniels after the trio sat out of Washington's preseason opener against Miami. McLaurin and Diggs are set to lead a Commanders pass-catching corps that also consists of Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, rookie third-rounder Antonio Williams and tight end Chig Okonkwo.

Diggs is expected to make his preseason debut Saturday against Detroit, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Diggs, Terry McLaurin and Jayden Daniels are all lined up to play Saturday after all three sat out of the Commanders' preseason opener against the Dolphins on Friday, Aug. 14. Diggs joined the Commanders in early August on a one-year, $12 million contract after playing for the Patriots in 2025. He's slated to serve as the team's WR2 behind McLaurin, with Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks and rookie third-rounder Antonio Williams all competing for the No. 3 role.

Daniels is expected to be active for Saturday's preseason game against the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

After sitting out Washington's preseason opener against Miami, Daniels appears on track to play Saturday, along with Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs. John Keim of ESPN.com notes that several Commanders starters are playing, but Daniels and the first-team offense may be limited to one or two series in Saturday's exhibition contest.

Brooks rushed five times for 12 yards and brought in his only target for one yard in the Packers' 33-13 preseason win over the Broncos on Friday.

Brooks was the second Packers running back to log a touch behind MarShawn Lloyd, recording his first carry on the play immediately before the latter's 11-yard touchdown reception. Brooks has managed to hold on to a depth running back role in Green Bay in each of the last two seasons thanks in part to his ability to contribute on special teams, but this summer, he's facing a challenge from veteran Pierre Strong, who recorded 37 rushing yards and 89 kickoff-return yards Friday.