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Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston went 9 of 19 for 131 yards and an interception during his preseason debut against the Vikings on Saturday.

''It was preseason so it was kind of low intensity, but it was good to get one under your belt,'' Winston said, adding: ''Of course, I had butterflies, but that's just because I wanted to do the right thing.''

Winston rushed for an eight-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer threw a 58-yard touchdown to Cecil Shorts in the opening drive of Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers.

Hoyer, who played just one drive, finished the game 2 for 4 for 67 yards.

''It was more just a new fresh start for me and you want to go out and put your best foot forward, so I think it was just that for me,'' Hoyer said.

Hoyer is battling with Ryan Mallett for the starting quarterback spot. Mallet finished the game 10 for 11 for 90 yards.

Eagles coach Chip Kelly announced that quarterback Sam Bradford will not play in the team's preseason opener Sunday, with Mark Sanchez starting for the team instead, per the team's website. 

Kelly said that Bradford has only being doing 11-on-11 practice for two weeks and that he wants to bring him along at the right pace. Bradford will play in the team's next preseason contest on Aug. 22. 

Jets quarterback Geno Smith underwent surgery Thursday to correct his broken jaw, the team announced.

Smith had plates and screws inserted into his jaw and will remain in the hospital over night. Smith broke his jaw when he got into a fight with a teammate. He is expected to be out for 6-10 weeks. 

Jets quarterback Geno Smith decided to undergo surgery on his broken jaw after receiving a second opinion on the injury, according to ESPN. 

Sources said that Smith, who suffered the injury after being punched by a teammate Tuesday, will miss 6-10 weeks after undergoing the surgery. 

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn't play in last season's preseason opener, but all signs point to him playing in this year's first preseason game. 

"I'm not sure how much time I'll play, but I'll be there," Rodgers said, per ESPN. "And I think we're going to go with the starters for a little while."

Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor will be the backup during the team's next two preaseason games, coach Rex Ryan said according to NFL.com.

Taylor will back up Matt Cassel, while former first-round pick E.J. Manuel slides down to the third spot on the depth chart.

Jets quarterback Geno Smith will be out 6-10 weeks after suffering a broken jaw as a result of a punch by teammate IK Enemkpali, coach Todd Bowles said according to the New York Times.

Smith was sucker punched in the locker room on Tuesday, and Enemkpali was subsequently released from the organization.

"You don't walk up to another man and punch him in the face," Bowles said per the New York Times.

Bowles implied that the altercation between the two was 'childish' and something that 'sixth graders could have talked about."

Smith's jaw is broken in two places, according to ESPN's Adam Shefter. 

Vikings starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater didn't hang around long in the Hall of Fame Game played Sunday against Pittsburgh, but he was efficient during his time on the field.

Bridgewater completed 5 of 6 passes for 44 yards in a victory. He rushed for six yards in his only attempt.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson does not have a no-baseball clause in his new contract with the team, sources confirmed to NBC Sports.

Wilson has expressed a desire to play both sports in the past. He made it clear that playing both sports would be a real option if his baseball rights were traded from the Texas Rangers to the Seattle Mariners.