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Boerkircher did not participate in Friday's 34-17 preseason loss to Carolina.

The rookie second-rounder joined Brenton Strange on the sidelines for Friday's game, with fellow rookie Tanner Koziol seeing action against the Panthers. Boerkircher figures to be the favorite to enter the regular season as the Jaguars' TE2 behind Strange, with the former competing against Koziol, Quintin Morris and Hunter Long. The Jaguars wrap up their slate of preseason games this Friday against the Buccaneers.

Strange did not play in the Jaguars' 34-17 preseason loss to the Panthers on Friday.

Both Strange and rookie second-rounder Nate Boerkircher observed Friday's exhibition contest in street clothes, with Tanner Koziol, Quintin Morris, Hunter Long and Patrick Herbert each logging at least 13 offensive snaps. Strange is the top tight end on the depth chart, evidenced by the three-year, $48 million extension he signed with the Jaguars in June. He's coming off a strong 2025 campaign in which he caught 46 passes (on 60 targets) for 540 yards and three touchdowns across 12 regular-season games. Strange figures to play a key role in the Jaguars' passing attack this season alongside wide receivers Brian Thomas, Parker Washington (undisclosed) and Jakobi Meyers (hand).

Hunter did not play in the Jaguars' 34-17 preseason loss to the Panthers on Friday.

Hunter was joined by wide receivers Brian Thomas, Jakobi Meyers (hand) and Parker Washington on the sidelines for Friday's exhibition contest, which meant rookie sixth-rounders Josh Cameron and C.J. Williams were listed as the Jaguars' starting wideouts. Hunter has been listed as a backup WR and starting cornerback on the initial preseason depth chart, but he may not see much playing time on offense if both Cameron and Williams continue to impress the coaching staff in training camp and games. The Jaguars wrap up their preseason slate this Friday against the Buccaneers.

Fitzgerald converted two of three field-goal attempts while making all four PATs in Friday night's preseason game against the Jaguars.

Fitzgerald contributed 10 of the Panthers' 34 total points in the effort, making 48- and 61-yard field goals while missing a 31-yarder. The second-year kicker out of Florida State proved he has the leg for long-distance snipes but also flashed some consistency issues by missing a short-range kick. Overall, Fitzgerald had a good night and proved why he will remain the Panthers' starting kicker heading into the regular season.

Freiermuth played 10 snaps on offense but did not show up in the box score otherwise during the Steelers' 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets on Friday.

Freiermuth and Darnell Washington saw limited action in Friday's exhibition contest, with the former not seeing a target from Will Howard. Freiermuth is entering his sixth NFL season off the heels of a disappointing 2025 campaign, when he caught 41 passes (on 54 targets) for 486 yards and four touchdowns across 17 regular-season games, with his receptions and targets both being career lows. Freiermuth and Washington will provide quarterback Aaron Rodgers with big targets in the passing game, with both tight ends working in complement with wide receivers DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman (hamstring).

Bernard did not catch his lone target during the Steelers' 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets on Friday.

Both DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman (hamstring) were sidelined for Friday's exhibition contest, so Bernard joined Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek in the Steelers' first-team offense. The offense struggled with both Will Howard and Drew Allar under center, and Bernard failed to log any receiving yards despite playing 29 snaps. The rookie second-rounder is currently listed as the Steelers' No. 4 wideout behind Metcalf, Pittman and Wilson, and Thursday's preseason finale against the Bills presents Bernard his last opportunity to push for the WR3 job before the conclusion of training camp.

Woodaz broke his thumb in Thursday night's preseason win over the Raiders, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Woodaz remains day-to-day with the issue. The linebacker will likely look to get back onto the field with a cast as soon as possible. Woodaz had the biggest splash play of Thursday's win, picking off Fernando Mendoza for an 80-yard score. The fourth-round rookie has strong momentum headed into the regular season, where he is expected to be the primary depth option at middle linebacker behind Azeez Al-Shaair.

Wilson caught two passes on five targets for 18 yards during the Steelers' 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets on Friday.

Wilson has been one of the standout players in training camp, but that level of play has not translated to games. Both of the interceptions that Will Howard threw in the second quarter were throws targeted to Wilson, and Mike DeFabo of The Athletic believes that Wilson could have run flatter routes to prevent those turnovers. The 2024 third-rounder is currently listed as the Steelers' WR3 behind DK Metcalf (undisclosed) and Michael Pittman (hamstring), but more lackluster play in games could result in Wilson dropping behind rookie second-rounder Germie Bernard on the depth chart. The Steelers will wrap up their slate of preseason games Thursday on the road against the Bills.

The Seahawks placed Bobo (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Bobo sustained a serious knee injury in Friday's joint practice with the Titans. The wide receiver's placement on injured reserve means he will be unable to participate for the Seahawks in the entirety of the 2026 season. With Bobo out of the picture, Tory Horton (undisclosed), Emmanuel Henderson, Montorie Foster and Cody White will have a close competition for starting roles during the remainder of the preseason. The Seahawks also signed wide receiver Julian Hicks in a corresponding move.

Johnson turned 10 carries into 39 yards and caught both of his targets for 15 yards during the Steelers' 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets on Friday.

Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle served as the Steelers' one-two punch out of the backfield in the first quarter, with Johnson getting his first touch in the second frame. Johnson ended up playing 24 snaps on offense and led all Steelers running backs in touches and yards. The 2025 third-rounder is currently slated as the RB3 behind Warren and Dowdle on the depth chart, but Johnson's spot on the Steelers' 53-man roster for the regular season is far from guaranteed. Pittsburgh wraps up its preseason Thursday against Buffalo.