Week 2 preseason updates

The second week of the NFL preseason focuses on depth and development as teams stack reps across a full weekend slate.

Quinn Ewers throws first preseason TD for Dolphins

Week 2 of the NFL preseason began Friday with Titans 23 Falcons 20 and Seahawks 33 Chiefs 16. Saturday brings 11 games, starting at 1 p.m. ET, including Browns 22 Eagles 13 with Dillon Gabriel starting at quarterback while Philadelphia rested its regulars. Shedeur Sanders did not play. Texans 20 Panthers 3 and Packers 23 Colts 19 were among the other results, and the Dolphins 24 Lions 17 plus Patriots 20 Vikings 12 added to the mix of young players getting meaningful reps. Giants also had Jaxson Dart seeing extended action against the Jets.

Rosters are being tuned, not finalized. The day illustrates how teams manage practice reps, rest stars, and test backup quarterbacks for the season ahead. The Giants and Jets game will offer a closer look at Dart, while the Browns and Packers games emphasize quarterback development and depth across positions.

Week 2 results reveal a clear preference for depth over headlines. Teams rotate through rookies and backups to build competitive depth charts, while star players are given limited reps to preserve health. This pattern signals how rosters will be shaped in the weeks leading to final cuts.

Quinn Ewers turning in a touchdown for the Dolphins adds a small but notable data point for Miami's quarterback plans. It is too early to draw conclusions, but the moment underscores how preseason performances can influence discussions about future roles and offensive schemes.

Highlights

Rosters will take shape in the weeks ahead as teams balance growth with precision.