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John Williams G | GB
Packers' John Williams: Plays in preseason opener
Williams played 32 offensive snaps in Thursday's preseason opener against the Steelers.
Williams participated in 53 percent of the offensive snaps, defending quarterback Kyle McCord as he made his Packers debut. The backup tackle will likely see similar usage in next Friday's preseason game against the Broncos.
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James Conner RB | ARI
Cardinals' James Conner: Doesn't play vs. Las Vegas
Conner (foot) did not play in Thursday's 27-14 preseason win over the Raiders.
It's not much of a surprise, considering Conner is still working his way back from foot and ankle surgery that he underwent in late September. Neither Conner nor Trey Benson played in Thursday's exhibition contest, though No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love (ankle) saw a fair amount of work against the Raiders, turning 14 touches into 72 yards, while Tyler Allgeier added four carries for 19 yards. Conner, Love and Allgeier figure to all be in the mix for backfield snaps, though who's listed as RB1 by the start of the regular season is up in the air.
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Levelle Bailey LB | DEN
Broncos' Levelle Bailey: Exits Friday's game
Bailey (ankle) is questionable to return to Friday night's preseason game against the Falcons, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Bailey exited the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury. The inside linebacker did not produce any box-score statistics before his departure.
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Hunter Wohler SAF | IND
Colts' Hunter Wohler: Plays in preseason opener
Wohler made three tackles (two solo) over nine defensive snaps during Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts.
Wohler logged only 12 percent of the defensive snaps in Thursday's contest but made the most of the time. The backup strong safety recorded a tackle on 33 percent of his snaps. The 2025 seventh-rounder's performance has likely earned him more reps in next Saturday's preseason showdown with the Falcons.
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Quentin Johnston WR | LAC
Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Sidelined for preseason opener
Johnston did not play in the Chargers' 27-7 preseason win over the Texans on Thursday.
Johnston joined Tre' Harris and Ladd McConkey in observing Thursday's exhibition contest from the sidelines while KeAndre Lambert-Smith, JaQuae Jackson and rookie fourth-rounder Brenen Thompson each played 30 or more offensive snaps against Houston. Johnston had his ups and downs in 2025 but finished with a career-high 735 receiving yards across 14 regular-season games, while his eight touchdowns also tied his career best in that category. However, the 2023 first-rounder could be in line for an expanded role in offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme, especially since Keenan Allen is still a free agent.
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Chase Bisontis OT | ARI
Cardinals' Chase Bisontis: Suffers torn MCL
Bisontis tore his MCL during Thursday night's preseason game against the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The rookie second-rounder was potentially ready to usurp Isaiah Adams for the starting right guard job. Bisontis will have surgery next week and may miss his entire rookie season as he recovers from the injury. While there is a chance for the 22-year-old to return before the end of the season, the Cardinals' offensive line will have to operate without him for the majority of the 2026 campaign, at minimum.
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Quintayvious Hutchins LB | NE
Patriots' Quintayvious Hutchins: Participates Thursday night
Hutchins logged two tackles (one solo) over 37 total snaps in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Colts.
Hutchins played 45 percent of the defensive snaps, looking to move up the depth chart just enough to make the Patriots' 53-man roster. The rookie seventh-rounder has shown promise and could see some regular-season depth reps depending on the severity of Harold Landry's (undisclosed) injury.
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Jaylen Harrell DE | TEN
Titans' Jaylen Harrell: Injures knee Thursday
Harrell (knee) exited Thursday night's preseason opener against the 49ers early and did not return to the game, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Harrell suffered a knee injury during the contest. It is unclear how much time the defensive end will miss due to the issue. The 2024 seventh-rounder is primarily a special-teams player but began to see the field defensively in pass situations as a rotational rusher late in the 2025 season. If Harrell must miss time, Truman Jones may see more opportunities with the Titans' defensive line.
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Tyler Warren TE | IND
Colts' Tyler Warren: Doesn't play Thursday
Warren did not play in the Colts' 13-13 tie with the Patriots in Thursday's preseason game.
Warren and several other starters observed Thursday's exhibition contest in street clothes, with Pharaoh Brown and Will Mallory seeing most of the tight-end snaps. Warren is coming off an excellent rookie season and will be a key piece to the Colts' offense alongside running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle). Warren's involvement in the passing game could expand early on in the season if Pierce is still sidelined.