NFL Preseason Highlights: Rookie Quarterbacks Shine and Contract Negotiations Heat Up

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Week 2 of the NFL preseason is in full swing as teams prep for the upcoming regular season. Last week’s highlights included the impressive performances from rookie quarterbacks making their preseason debuts. Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels displayed his skills, while Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams demonstrated his improvisation under pressure. Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy exceeded expectations, and Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix showed great poise in the pocket.

Joint practices continue to be a focal point across the league, but some teams are facing challenges. The San Francisco 49ers are not participating in joint practices this week due to a surge of injuries, causing disruptions for their preparation.

In the preseason game between the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks, the Titans clinched a narrow 16-15 victory. Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph proved he’s solidifying his place on the roster by leading a scoring drive shortly after entering the game. His connection with wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine resulted in a 15-yard touchdown pass, showcasing further depth in the Titans’ receiving corps.

Meanwhile, the situation around player contracts remains unresolved for some teams. The San Francisco 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk are back discussing deals, as the Dallas Cowboys are still negotiating with WR CeeDee Lamb. As teams focus on completing their rosters, tensions are also heating up, with fines being handed out for fights during joint practices involving the Detroit Lions and New York Giants.

In other preseason news, the Buffalo Bills chose to rest franchise quarterback Josh Allen during their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Sean McDermott expressed satisfaction with Allen’s practice performance and emphasized the importance of not risking injury.

As teams make critical decisions leading into the regular season, fans remain excited as they await the final shaping of player rosters. Stay tuned as the preseason unfolds and players continue vying for positions on their teams.