Locals in the NFL: Britain Covey TD highlights Week 2 of preseason

AROUND THE SHIELD \u2014 As recently as two weeks ago, Britain Covey wasn't practicing with the Philadelphia Eagles as the former University of Utah receiver recovered from a hamstring injury, per ESPN.The decision was a big one, as Covey \u2014 who returned to the Eagles after signing a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams last year \u2014 tried to earn his spot on the 53-man roster in the City of Brotherly Love.Saturday's performance won't hurt, though.Covey started at wide out in a 24-21 loss to the New England Patriots in the Week 2 of the NFL preseason, when he hauled in a 14-yard touchdown strike from Tanner McKee that gave the Eagles a 14-10 halftime lead.The 5-foot-8 former quarterback at Timpview High took a screen pass from his fellow member returned missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then cut inside to scramble over the goal line for the score.The touchdown may have been just as important for McKee, the Stanford grad who is battling with Andy Dalton to back up three-time Pro Bowl signal caller Jalen Hurts. The two have split second-team reps in training camp, per local reports, though Dalton has been a steadying presence while leaning on his 16 years of NFL experience. Brittain Covey gives the Eagles the lead \ud83e\udd85PHIvsNE on @nflnetwork Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/ZhRtrDRQbl— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2026 But McKee entered Saturday's preseason contest late and ran an efficiency offense with 173 passing yards, two touchdowns and a 125.8 passer rating while finding Covey and running back Carson Steele for the pair of scores.Week 2 of the NFL preseason is pivotal for a lot of players, especially those trying to make an active roster. Here's a look at how several former Utah high school and college football players performed.Thursday nightLas Vegas 22, Houston 20Raiders Isaiah Jatta, OT, BYU/Snow: Reserve lineman played 17 snaps on offense Chase Roberts, WR, BYU/American Fork: Reserve wide receiver played eight snaps on offense, made two tackles in nine snaps on special teams Braeden Daniels, OL, Utah: Reserve lineman played 35 snaps on offense Matt Gay, K, Utah/UVU/Orem: Played three snaps on special teams, including a 52-yard field-goal conversion Cian Slone, DE, Utah State: Reserve end had two tackles and a quarterback hurry in 23 defensive snaps, added 21 snaps on special teams Deven Thompkins, WR, Utah State: Reserve receiver caught one pass for four yards, ran twice for nine yards in seven snaps on offense; added thr