2026 NFL Preseason

jacque said:
I think is Georgia tie might save him but I still will not be shocked if he’s cut after his great game
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Here’s a quick AI analysis:

Based on the depth chart info I found, here's how it breaks down:

Locked in (top 3):

  1. Bijan Robinson (RB1)
  2. Brian Robinson Jr. (RB2)
  3. Tyler Goodson — described by the Falcons beat writer as the presumptive favorite for the RB3 job, since he's "been showing out" in camp
Competing for that 4th spot — Cash Jones vs. Nate Carter:

  • Nate Carter is the other name in the mix. He's been described as having "quieter practices" and had a "forgettable first preseason effort" so far — which is actually a point in Jones's favor by comparison, since Jones has been getting positive camp buzz and now has a productive game on tape.
  • Trey Sermon was also part of this competition, but he's currently on IR, which effectively removes him from being an option for the initial 53-man roster (players on IR at final cuts either stay there or go on injured reserve for the season, they don't compete for an active roster spot the normal way).
So practically, the RB4 competition looks like a two-man race: Cash Jones vs. Nate Carter, with Jones having the more positive recent momentum (better camp reports, a real live-action touchdown catch today) while Carter's preseason showing so far has been unimpressive by comparison.

The wrinkle that still matters: even if Jones wins that head-to-head, teams sometimes value special-teams contribution heavily for a 4th RB spot (return duties, coverage units) — worth watching whether Jones or Carter gets more special-teams reps in the remaining preseason games, since that can tip a close roster battle either way. Jones's kick-return experience at Georgia could help him there.

Bottom line given this framing: your instinct is right that the real question isn't "can he beat Bijan/Brian/Goodson" — it's "does he beat Nate Carter for the last spot," and based on today's performance plus the more favorable camp reports so far, Jones looks like he currently has the edge in that specific race, though there are still more preseason reps left for that to shift either way.
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The media seems intent on attacking JJ McCarthy this preseason. Not the first time we have seen a young White QB in the mainstream sports media crosshairs.
 
Zach Wilson wasn’t great today, but Rattler comes on in the 2nd half and throws a 100 yard pick 6….
 
Lan Larison starts in the backfield for the Patriots against Philly and takes a dumpoff pass on 2 and 20 and takes it 28 yards for the first down. Efton Chism also gets the start.

Shipley just had a nice 18 yard rush.
 
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