Notable Rookie Report Card

• With the first two weeks of the preseason in the books, NFLTR’s Ethan Woodie looks at the stock of several notable rookies and how they have been performing so far.

• Preseason Report Card For Several Notable Rookies

Brandon Aiyuk & Trent Williams

• Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers met Monday and have continued to make progress on an extension. 

• As for Trent Williams, things have been pretty quiet between the two sides, though the Aiyuk situation has dominated a lot of the conversation around the 49ers over the past two weeks.

• Latest On Brandon Aiyuk & Trent Williams Contract Talks

Dorian Thompson-Robinson

• The Browns may be willing to trade QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson and have discussed a trade with multiple teams. (NFLTR)

Buzz:

• 49ers G Jon Feliciano recently underwent knee surgery and will start the season on injured reserve. (NFLTR)

• Raiders HC Antonio Pierce detailed why he named QB Gardner Minshew the starter over QB Aidan O'Connell.  (NFLTR)

• The Broncos reportedly plan to have rookie Bo Nix earn the starting job and not have anything handed to him. (NFLTR)

• Saints hosted seven players for workouts. (NFLTR)

• Commanders brought in six players for workouts. (NFLTR)

• Packers' 53-man roster projection notes. (NFLTR)

• Jaguars GM Trent Baalke gave his early impression of first-round WR Brian Thomas Jr. and second-round DT Maason Smith. (NFLTR)

• It would be surprising if New Orleans doesn't sign a running back before the start of the season. (NFLTR)

• Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel addressed WR Odell Beckham Jr.'s status. (NFLTR)

• Patriots executive VP of player personnel Eliot Wolf confirmed they have ended their pursuit of 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk for the time being. (NFLTR)

Transactions:

• Steelers Announced Four Moves

• Commanders Cut Two, Signed Two

• Cardinals Made Three Roster Moves

• Raiders Activated LT Kolton Miller 

• Saints Signed CB Joejuan Williams

• Full list: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/20