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Joshua Kelley started Saturday’s preseason game against the Rams and had a really efficient game, totaling 44 yards from scrimmage on six touches. In Tuesday’s practice, Kelley continued to get the most first-team work of the three running backs vying for the second running back spot behind Austin Ekeler — Larry Rountree III, rookie Isaiah Spiller and Kelley.

Seems like a bit of an upset fi Kelley comes away with the job, especially with the rookie Spiller garnering a lot of post-NFL Draft hype. Ekeler is ranked fourth on our RB list so he'll get a bulk of the work out of the backfield, especially in the passing game. But the team will have a need for a between-the-tackles-type runner. For Ekeler owners, this is a battle to keep an eye on throughout camp. For the record, the story said the team is happy with Spiller's development to this point.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks has impressed in camp.

Burks has had an impressive camp thus far, though it has not been without some rookie mistakes. He is currently splitting time with the first, second, and third team offenses. This strategy should allow him to learn the different wide receiver positions and build chemistry with potential QB-of-the-future in Malik Willis and incumbent Ryan Tannehill. Fellow rookie Kyle Phillips has generated more buzz this offseason for his near-immediate ascension into three-wide sets, but that does not mean Burks has not been impressive in his own right. Outside of an outright disastrous preseason, Burks should supplant Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in two wide sets by Week 1. Burks is currently our 49th-ranked receiver.

If you are gauging Mitch Trubisky’s camp so far based on the Seven Shots drill, then it’s not a pretty camp for the veteran free-agent signee. Trubisky converted 3 of 4 (it should have been 4 of 4) the first day the Steelers ran the popular drill but has struggled since. He came into Tuesday’s practice having missed on 12 consecutive reps in the drill.

Related players: Kenny PIckett, Mason Rudolph

Trubisky is getting all the first-team reps, the story said. He's been followed by Pickett and then Rudolph. But all that really means, according to the story, is Trubisky got two more reps than Pickett and three more than Rudolph. It's a situation to watch at this point, especially if things don't get better for Trubisky.

Austin Ekeler, Larry Rountree and Joshua Kelley all got work at running back with the first-team offense. Isaiah Spiller continues to play primarily with the second and third teams.

Related players: Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree

The story added Spiller is starting to show the physical play. We have Spiller second on the team's depth chart behind Ekeler, and it's the physical, between the tackles runs that should get him to the point where he's a possible one-two punch with Ekeler.

Isaiah Spiller has been taking reps with the 1st team thus far in training camp, indicating that the RB2 designation is his to lose.

Related Players: Larry Rountree, Joshua Kelley

The Chargers have been unable to find a successful compliment to Austin Ekeler, but that could change in the form of Spiller. The rookie makes for an intriguing late-round pick due to this explosive offense, and his 3,500+ scrimmage yards he accrued throughout college. His current ADP of 13.02 is sure to continue climbing with more positive camp news.

Through two days of camp, Mitch Trubisky has taken all of his 32 snaps with the first team, Mason Rudolph has taken all 31 of his snaps with the second team, and rookie Kenny Pickett has taken all 28 of his snaps with the third team.

The quarterback battle has started off with a whimper as it pertains to first-round selection Pickett. The rookie was also running with the third team in Spring, so it would appear that Trubisky has hold of the starting job, at least this early in the process. Reporter Mark Kaboly would remark, "Trubisky and Rudolph weren't spectacular by any mean, but it has been quite obvious through two practices that they are far ahead of Pickett..."

Much-needed positive reports for first-year wide receiver Treylon Burks after he missed minicamp because of asthma and conditioning issues.

Related Players: Ryan Tannehill, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Robert Woods

Any news is good news after Burks was unable to see the field during rookie minicamp, partially due to issues with inhaler-timing. It seems he now has that under control and will have a chance to carve out a role in an offense in desperate need to fill some target share holes. Currently ranked as our WR49, so he has plenty of room to make up.

In Popper's post-draft look at the Chargers' depth chart, he notably listed rookie RB Isaiah Spiller ahead of incumbents Larry Rountree III and Joshua Kelley. "Finding a reliable backup behind Ekeler was a priority for general manager Tom Telesco and coach Brandon Staley this offseason, and they think they found that player in Spiller," wrote Popper.

Spiller has similar draft capital than Kelley (4th) and higher capital than Rountree (6th), and is arguably a better pass catcher than both heading into training camp. Spiller appears to be a dynasty player to target should Ekeler get hurt and has later-round value in redraft so long as he does not stumble out the gate.

The Chicago Bears have signed QB Trevor Siemian to back up Justin Fields.

Related Player: Nick Foles

Siemian is not the most inspiring backup choice, but his ability to extend plays with his legs will allow Chicago to run the same offense should Fields miss any time.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed QB Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year deal and is expected to be their starter.

Related Player: Mason Rudolph

A year in Buffalo has done wonders for Trubisky as he gets a chance to start for the first time since 2020. This time it will be with a competent coach.