2026 NFL Preseason

[White Lightning]

Good summary!

I've put this little chart together to help track our running backs that are fighting for roster spots and get PT each game. So I've obviously excluded CMac and Skattebo, as they are being rested. Max Hurleman has only been used as a WR, despite being listed as a RB so I've left him off too. That leaves 10 players, which feel like the most we've had since CF has existed. I think all of these guys can either make their teams (maybe half) while the others will be prio practice squad additions. Its a strong group.

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Thanks for taking the time to make this chart. It's very much appreciated!

 

[Leonardfan]

Sam Scott was cut by the Jets today.

 

[Freethinker]

Sam Scott was cut by the Jets today.

Bummer. Hoping he can catch on with another team to play in the 3rd preseason with a good enough performance to land on a PS.
Edit: he was waived with injury, so I believe if he’s not waivered he would land with the Jets IR.

On the brightside, safety Tanner Wall was one of the players signed to fill the cut players spots.

 

[Don Wassall]

Exciting Whites

Here's highlights from the Patriots-Eagles game, which means mostly White highlights. Nice to see even if it's a preseason game.

In addition to all the overachievers scoring TDs and running well, Tommy DeVito looked fast running in this one and had nice touch on his passes.

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[SneakyQuick]

Tommy Cutlets!!!!

 

[Warhawk_46]

One of the best pre season games I can recall recently

I wish I had been able to catch this game! In a just world this is how every Sunday’s box score should look.

 

[Snow Plow]

I guess the ability to fast in a straight line and jump far and high doesn’t always make for a good tight end.

Round 2: TE Eli Stowers​

Stowers was a high school quarterback who moved to tight end in college. He put on a show at the NFL Combine, where he broke records for his vertical leap (45 1/2") and broad jump (135"). He also ran a 4.51 40. He is undersized at 6'4, 239, but he is an elite athlete.

In college, Vanderbilt lined up Stowers all over the place, trying to create mismatches against slower linebackers and smaller defensive backs. Once he had the ball in his hands, he got yards after the catch using his speed, or by dragging DBs.

So that was the appeal: Elite athlete, high ceiling, some receiving chops.

The downside on Stowers as a prospect was that he was probably more of a big receiver coming out of college, and that he would need to become a much better blocker to become a more well-rounded NFL tight end.

Unfortunately, throughout camp Stowers hasn't shown much to get excited about as a receiver or as a blocker. He has not exhibited the explosive traits that are in his body, he has sometimes looked tentative as a blocker, and he simply hasn't made catches further than, like, 10 yards down the field. The guess here is that Stowers is swimming mentally, trying to learn an offense while acclimating to the speed of the NFL. He's thinking, and not just playing. The hope is that in time he will catch up mentally and begin playing fast.

But for now, Stowers is unplayable, and likely to be a gameday inactive. He is also currently on the shelf with a hamstring injury.

I've been asked if Stowers could potentially be a "redshirt" IR candidate, but I don't see that. The team used a valuable second-round draft resource on him, so they're going to want to give him every opportunity to get better during the season. If he's on IR, he won't be able to practice with the team.