Preseason struggles lead to stock drops for several NFL players

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Preseason struggles lead to stock drops for several NFL players
Summary

The NFL preseason has seen notable performances drop significantly for several players, including Cam Ward and Tua Tagovailoa. Ward, the Titans' 2025 No. 1 overall pick, struggled with completion rates, leading to concerns about his development and the overall performance of the Titans' offense. Tagovailoa, now with the Falcons, faces increased competition from Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback role, which has affected his standing. Other players like Isaac Teslaa and Eli Stowers have also underperformed, raising questions about their futures with their teams. As the regular season approaches, these players will need to improve their performances to secure their positions.

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  • Cam Ward completed over half of his passes for 126 yards in two games.
  • Tua Tagovailoa faces fierce competition from Michael Penix Jr. for Falcons' starting job.
  • Isaac Teslaa has not recorded a catch this preseason despite playing in two games.
  • Eli Stowers has struggled with only three catches for 12 yards thus far.
  • Keisean Nixon is competing for a starting spot despite being a Pro Bowl player.
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  • 5:46 PMYahoo SportsNFL preseason's biggest fallers: Cam Ward, Tua Tagovailoa and 6 players to hurt stock
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Here's a look at a handful of players have not performed as expected thus far.

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