Cooper, Maclin To Play; Boykin Sits


Photo by: Jeff Fusco.

Photo by: Jeff Fusco.

Starting receivers Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper will be on the field together for the first time this preseason in a game setting.

Cooper makes his preseason debut tonight against the Steelers. He has been sidelined with a foot injury. Maclin (hamstring) did not fully participate in practice this week but will give it a go. It looks like they will be working alongside Jordan Matthews. The rookie has been splitting reps in the slot with Brad Smith, who is out with a groin injury.

Brandon Boykin will not suit up because of a hamstring injury. We saw him out here jogging alongside the injured Chris Polk pregame. He pointed to the back of his right leg on a couple occasions while speaking with a trainer. Cary Williams (hamstring) will also miss the game. Williams sustained the injury on his interception return for a touchdown against the Patriots.

Polk (hamstring), Josh Huff (shoulder), Jake Knott (hamstring) and Julian Vandervelde (back) will miss the game as well.

Nolan Carroll  (groin), Jaylen Watkins (hamstring) and  Matthew Tucker (hamstring) are expected to play.

Newcomers Kenjon Barner and Cody Parkey are dressed and will likely see action. Barner is wearing No. 41 and Parkey No. 7.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. from the Linc.