The third week of the 2025 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday as groups take their remaining have a look at key place battles forward of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline to trim rosters to 53 gamers.
To maintain you up to date on how groups fared, our NFL Nation reporters are summarizing every recreation beneath and predicting every crew’s 53-man roster.
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Thursday’s outcomes
Giants: Some bottom-of-the-roster spots appear to have been secured Thursday night time. Cornerback Artwork Inexperienced may need solidified his place because the fifth cornerback with a powerful tackling effort. He had 5 tackles within the first half. Defensive sort out D.J. Davidson batted a move and compelled a maintain close to the aim line. That ought to assist his probabilities. As for the crowded quarterback place, Tommy DeVito’s audition for the remainder of the league noticed him impress: He accomplished 15 of his first 17 passes whereas throwing a landing on every of his first three drives. Nonetheless, he’s possible the odd man out within the QB room. — Jordan Raanan
Subsequent recreation: at Washington Commanders (1 p.m. ET, Sept. 7)
Patriots: The Patriots performed solely a handful of offensive and defensive gamers who can be thought of potential starting-caliber candidates, so maybe essentially the most compelling storyline was with kickers: rookie Andy Borregales vs. Parker Romo. A sixth-round pick of Miami, Borregales missed a 49-yard area aim within the first half after coach Mike Vrabel elected to not go for it on fourth-and-1 — maybe to see how Borregales, who missed a 57-yarder final week, would reply. Borregales later hit a 30-yard area aim, in addition to a degree after try, whereas Romo did not get an opportunity to kick. It has been a detailed competitors all through coaching camp. — Mike Reiss
Subsequent recreation: at Las Vegas Raiders (1 p.m. ET, Sept. 7)
Steelers: The defensive position suffered a probably vital loss when rookie first-rounder Derrick Harmon was carted off the sector with a knee damage and rapidly dominated out. At halftime, coach Mike Tomlin stated the defensive finish was “being evaluated.” The Steelers already misplaced some depth there throughout coaching camp when veteran Dean Lowry suffered an ACL tear. It may imply the Steelers shall be out there for a veteran commerce choice or a cut-down day addition. — Brooke Pryor
Subsequent recreation: at New York Jets (1 p.m. ET, Sept. 7)
Panthers: Learn into the inactive checklist of 33 gamers the way you select. Large receiver Brycen Tremayne received the night time off. Veteran receivers Hunter Renfrow and David Moore didn’t. Perhaps Tremayne has an edge for the sixth or seventh receiver spot after a stable preseason. Or maybe Carolina needs to maintain him below the radar, so it could add him to the apply squad if he would not make the 53-man roster. As for Renfrow and Moore, the crew may have been auditioning them for potential trades. One among them possible will make the roster. Renfrow’s comeback is an effective story, however has he carried out sufficient to earn a spot? — David Newton
Subsequent recreation: at Jacksonville Jaguars (1 p.m. ET, Sept. 7)
Friday’s outcomes
Bears: Cornerback Nahshon Wright put collectively a powerful coaching camp, and whereas giving up 29 yards of penalties on one play and later a 58-yard completion from Patrick Mahomes, it is just one a part of the analysis of a participant competing for a beginning job. On offense, Luke Newman continues to seem like a sixth-round steal after spending the primary half at left guard instead of Joe Thuney earlier than shifting to proper guard within the third quarter. The Bears want depth on the inside of the offensive line, and Newman’s versatility helps his case to make the ultimate roster. — Courtney Cronin
Subsequent recreation: vs. Minnesota Vikings (8:15 p.m. ET, Sept. 8)
Chiefs: A lot of the Chiefs’ roster was already set earlier than Friday’s kickoff. However the preseason finale did reveal that the Chiefs will possible be wanting so as to add one other veteran working again, both earlier than Tuesday’s cut-down day or shortly after the preliminary 53-man roster is about. Rookie Brashard Smith has loads of velocity and dynamic capability, however he’ll most likely nonetheless want time to develop as the primary participant on the depth chart. In the meantime, veteran Elijah Mitchell simply did not have a powerful camp or preseason. A 12 months in the past, the Chiefs signed Samaje Perine to be their third-down again. Basic supervisor Brett Veach may make an identical transfer subsequent week. — Nate Taylor
Subsequent recreation: vs. Los Angeles Chargers (8 p.m. ET, Sept. 5)
Cowboys: After lower than stellar showings within the first two preseason video games, Joe Milton III was a lot steadier in opposition to the Falcons with a landing move and a TD rush. He was a lot better together with his decision-making, ending with 132 yards on 10-of-18 passing. The ultimate receiver spot comes right down to Ryan Flournoy and Jalen Brooks, who each had their moments. Brooks had a 29-yard diving TD catch, whereas Flournoy confirmed some energy in his receptions. Then there’s defensive sort out Mazi Smith. The previous first-round choose performed the whole first half. He recorded a sort out for loss and three tackles. Maybe it secures him one of many final defensive position spots as Earnest Brown IV offers with a leg damage. — Todd Archer
Subsequent recreation: at Philadelphia Eagles (8:20 p.m. ET, Sept. 4)
Falcons: Falcons coach Raheem Morris stated this week that the ultimate preseason recreation would primarily be for gamers nonetheless on the 53-man roster bubble. Large receivers Chris Blair and Nick Nash, in addition to tight finish Feleipe Franks, all performed nicely, with Franks scoring on a 23-yard move from quarterback Easton Stick. All three have a shot to make it and definitely elevated their probabilities Friday.
Throughout halftime, Morris stated he can be paying shut consideration to particular groups, as a result of that would decide added worth. If that’s the case, it will be troublesome to miss inside linebacker Josh Woods, who had a large hit on kick-return protection within the first half. — Marc Raimondi
Subsequent recreation: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 p.m. ET, Sept. 7)
Titans: The reserve sort out place has 4 gamers competing for 2 spots: Jaelyn Duncan, Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, John Ojukwu and Olisaemeka Udoh. Ojukwu was the one Brian Callahan referred to as upon when the offense went with a sort out eligible. He’ll possible maintain down the swing sort out spot, leaving one opening for the opposite three. Ojukwu, Duncan and Udoh every completed within the 20s for reps. However Crenshaw-Dickson solely performed 5. Udoh performed extra with the second crew unit than Duncan, so it is possible he joins Ojukwu because the second reserve sort out. — Turron Davenport
Subsequent recreation: at Denver Broncos (4:05 p.m. ET, Sept. 4)
Vikings: The Vikings’ greatest place battle is the No. 2 quarterback behind J.J. McCarthy. It was notable that Sam Howell, who took a lot of the second-team snaps throughout coaching camp, didn’t play Friday night time. Rookie Max Brosmer was sharp in enjoying a bit greater than half of the sport, finishing 15-of-23 passes for 161 yards and a landing. On the very least, Brosmer ensured himself a spot on the 53-man roster. Nevertheless it stays laborious to think about the Vikings would enter Week 1 with Brosmer backing up McCarthy.
Rookie receiver Myles Worth stored himself within the working for the punt returner job with a 28-yard return that was referred to as again by penalty, however he additionally bobbled a good catch. It is protected to say that nobody has claimed both the punt or kickoff return jobs by the top of the preseason.
Lastly, essentially the most vital takeaway from the Vikings’ punter competitors was that rookie Oscar Chapman barely bobbled a maintain on kicker Will Reichard’s errant 55-yard try. Incumbent Ryan Wright stays the favourite. — Kevin Seifert
Subsequent recreation: at Chicago Bears (8:15 p.m. ET, Sept. 8)
Eagles: The battles at cornerback and security are coming into focus. Adoree’ Jackson didn’t costume Friday, becoming a member of a lot of the different starters. That would point out he’ll be on the surface reverse Quinyon Mitchell in Week 1. Jackson spent a lot of the summer season splitting reps with Kelee Ringo however began getting the nod increasingly as coaching camp got here to a detailed. Ringo missed the Jets recreation with a quad damage. Two different contenders for enjoying time, Jakorian Bennett and rookie Mac McWilliams, each suited up and every recorded a move breakup. Parry Nickerson, in the meantime, made one remaining push for a roster spot with a diving, twisting interception off Brady Cook dinner.
At security, third-year participant Sydney Brown received the night time off. He has been competing for a beginning spot with rookie Andrew Mukuba, who’s now sidelined with a hamstring damage. — Tim McManus
Subsequent recreation: vs. Dallas Cowboys (8:20 p.m. ET, Sept. 4)
Jets: Coach Aaron Glenn stated postgame that he is assured Tyrod Taylor (knee scope) shall be prepared for Week 1. If not, the Jets are in hassle, as a result of neither Adrian Martinez (two turnovers) nor Brady Cook dinner (one) impressed within the remaining preseason tuneup. They’d some constructive moments this summer season, however not sufficient to make Glenn really feel comfy dressing both one because the QB2 behind Justin Fields. Martinez did flash on the finish of Friday’s recreation, main back-to-back scoring drives within the fourth quarter.
The Jets are optimistic about Taylor’s availability, however he shall be rusty, not having practiced since late July. At tight finish, veterans Jeremy Ruckert and Andrew Beck each performed Friday night time, an indication their roster spots aren’t safe. Large receiver Brandon Smith capped his sturdy summer season with one other productive recreation (three catches for 42 yards); he may snag a roster spot, maybe ousting one of many veterans. Jamaal Pritchett may additionally sneak in. — Wealthy Cimini
Subsequent recreation: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (1 p.m. ET, Sept. 7)
Saturday’s video games
Baltimore Ravens at Washington Commanders (Midday ET, ESPN Limitless)
Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals (1 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless)
Los Angeles Rams at Cleveland Browns (1 p.m. ET, NFL Community)
Houston Texans at Detroit Lions (1 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless)
Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints (1 p.m. ET)
Seattle Seahawks at Inexperienced Bay Packers (4 p.m. ET, NFL Community)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins (7 p.m. ET, NFL Community)
Buffalo Payments at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless)
Los Angeles Chargers at San Francisco 49ers (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN Limitless)
Las Vegas Raiders at Arizona Cardinals (10 p.m. ET, NFL Community)
