For most Philadelphians, it was just a regular summer Thursday night.

But for a handful of Eagles' second- and third-team football players, it was one of the most important nights of the year.

The Eagles bested the Bengals 34-27 in a preseason game that couldn't matter less if it tried. The only offensive starters playing in this were guard Tyler Steen and Jahan Dotson, who each played just one series. On defense, a bevy of defensive backs and linebackers who'll likely see the field next month got plenty of reps early before being spelled for the true journeymen vying for surprise roster spots and practice squad appointments.

Every week, like we do every year, we'll take a look at a player who has improved their standing through impressive play, and a player who was lackluster. Here's

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