NFL Player News
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Jalen Tolbert WR | MIA
Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Quiet in preseason opener
Tolbert caught one of two targets for minus-1 yard in Saturday's 31-21 preseason loss to the Rams.
Tolbert failed to find much traction as the top wide receiver dressed for the Cowboys, who rested CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, as well as starting quarterback Dak Prescott. Tolbert's the clear favorite to begin the regular season as the team's No. 3 wideout after setting career highs in catches (49), receiving yards (610) and touchdown catches (seven) last season. Dallas' next preseason game is Aug. 18 against the Bengals.
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Ben Skowronek WR | PIT
Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Minimal output in preseason win
Skowronek secured his lone target for three yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.
Skowronek saw a limited role with the Steelers in 2024, securing all five of his targets for 69 yards across 10 regular-season appearances. He re-signed with the team during the offseason, but if he makes Pittsburgh's 53-man roster in 2025, he's unlikely to have a fantasy-relevant role.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. WR | ARI
Cardinals' Marvin Harrison: Flashes on one catch Saturday
Harrison brought in his only target for 15 yards in the Cardinals' 20-17 preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday night.
Harrison officially kicked off his highly anticipated 2025 with a 15-yard grab over the middle on Arizona's first drive, but the second pass thrown his way later in the possession was intercepted by the Chiefs' Jaden Hicks. Harrison didn't see the ball come his way again, but it was nevertheless a relatively encouraging start to the preseason for the bulked-up 2024 first-round pick, who's probably aiming to significantly improve on what was considered a lackluster campaign relative to expectations. Harrison and the rest of the first-team offense could see more work during the Cardinals' second preseason game, which comes on the road against the Broncos next Saturday night.
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Scott Miller WR | PIT
Steelers' Scotty Miller: Productive in preseason opener
Miller secured all four of his targets for 47 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.
Miller had a limited role over 13 regular-season appearances with Pittsburgh last year, securing five of nine targets for 69 yards. However, he had a strong showing during Saturday's preseason opener, tying for the team lead in targets and receptions while recording the second-highest yardage total among the team's receivers. The Steelers lost George Pickens during the offseason but acquired DK Metcalf, so Miller will likely continue to have limited upside in 2025.
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Lance McCutcheon WR | TEN
Steelers' Lance McCutcheon: Tallies two catches in win
McCutcheon secured both of his targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.
McCutcheon was cut from the Steelers' practice squad last November, but he rejoined the organization on a reserve/future contract in mid-January. Even if he makes more of an impact in subsequent preseason games, he'll likely have to settle for a practice squad role, at best, in 2025.
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Roman Wilson WR | PIT
Steelers' Roman Wilson: Two catches in preseason opener
Wilson recorded two catches on two targets for 24 yards in Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.
Wilson is fighting for a role in Pittsburgh's offense after missing all of his rookie season with lower-body injuries. He's gotten mixed reviews during camp but came into the contest with some momentum, and that continued Saturday -- he recorded catches of 19 and five yards from Mason Rudolph. The Steelers are likely to use an unusual amount of two-tight end formations, leaving Wilson's role uncertain heading into the regular season.
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Brandon Johnson WR | PIT
Steelers' Brandon Johnson: Two receptions against Jacksonville
Johnson secured both of his targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 31-25 preseason win over the Jaguars.
Johnson spent most of last season on Pittsburgh's practice squad, and he remained in the organization during the offseason after signing a reserve/future contract with the team. While the Steelers parted ways with George Pickens during the offseason, they acquired DK Metcalf, and it seems unlikely that Johnson will see consistent time on the team's 53-man roster.
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Jalen McMillan WR | TB
Buccaneers' Jalen McMillan: Long catch in preseason opener
McMillan recorded one catch on one target for 21 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason win over the Titans.
McMillan started the game due to Mike Evans (rest) and Chris Godwin (ankle) both being sidelined. He made an instant impact on the game, catching a long 25-yard pass from Kyle Trask down the middle of the field on the first play of the game. McMillan has increased competition for targets and playing time from rookie Emeka Egbuka, but the former should still have a role in the regular season -- particularly if Godwin isn't ready for Week 1.
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Allen Lazard WR | NYJ
Jets' Allen Lazard: Dealing with shoulder injury
Lazard has an injured right shoulder and was wearing an arm sling following Saturday's win over the Packers, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Lazard caught both of his targets for nine yards in the victory. It's not clear when he got hurt, but the fact that he was wearing a sling after the game adds a layer of concern about his status. According to head coach Aaron Glenn, the veteran wideout will undergo tests to determine the severity of the issue. If Lazard were to miss regular-season time, Tyler Johnson could have an opportunity to jump into a bigger role as the team's No. 3 receiver.
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Matthew Golden WR | GB
Packers' Matthew Golden: One catch in pro debut
Golden brought in his only target for seven yards during the Packers' 30-10 preseason loss to the Jets on Saturday night.
The speedy rookie was on the receiving end of Jordan Love's only completion of the night, a seven-yard throw on the Packers' second possession. Golden also drew another target that resulted in a defensive pass interference call against Sauce Gardner. Golden has been getting work with the first-team offense since the early practices of training camp, and his slotting in Saturday's game provides further confirmation he's poised for a meaningful role right out of the gate in his NFL career. Golden and the rest of Green Bay's key offensive players may well see more extended action during next Saturday afternoon's preseason road clash against the Colts.