NFL·RECAP·August 15, 2026 04:57 PM ET

Nussmeier threads difficult completion in preseason debut

He entered the NFL as the No. 249 pick in April.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 151 min read

Not sure how Garrett Nussmeier completed this one 😅 LARvsKC on @NFLnetwork Stream on @NFLPlus https://t.co/MTffzlklH9 Via @NFL on X

What happened: The seventh-round quarterback took his first preseason snaps Saturday.

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Why it matters: The preseason gives late-round quarterbacks a limited window to earn depth-chart consideration.

What to watch: Nussmeier's remaining preseason workload will indicate whether he earns more opportunities.

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