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NFL·ANALYSIS·August 16, 2026 02:11 PM ET

Arvell Reese logs punt coverage snaps in NFL preseason vs. Vikings

The rookie is the only first-round defender tracked on punt teams

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read
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Arvell Reese only 1st defensive rounder that ran down on punt coverage in preseason (3 snaps vs MIN)... Run and hit. Se Via @BenFennell_NFL on X

What happened: Arvell Reese ran down in punt coverage for three snaps against Minnesota in his preseason outing, per NFL analyst Ben Fennell. He's currently the only first-round defensive draft pick to see special-teams work on punt coverage this preseason.

Why it matters: Special-teams reps for a first-round rookie signal a coaching staff testing his range and tackling in space before the regular season. Reese has been a steady practice-field presence since his selection, and early willingness to play core special teams often factors into a rookie's path to the field.

By the numbers: 3 punt-coverage snaps vs. Minnesota.

What to watch: Watch whether Reese keeps a special-teams role as preseason snap counts shift toward starters.

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