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Ainias Smith, a 2024 fifth-round pick, had a strong preseason opener with a touchdown reception and a key punt return.

Tanner McKee impressed with two touchdown passes and efficient passing against the Bengals' starting defense.

Cornerbacks Kelee Ringo and Adoree Jackson struggled against the Bengals' top receivers.

PHILADELPHIA − During a practice on Aug. 4, Jalen Hurts threw a dart to the back of the end zone for second-year wide receiver Ainias Smith.

Smith reached up for it, but couldn't bring it in.

After practice, Smith went over to Hurts and asked him to throw to him on that same pattern. Over and over, Smith lined up next to Hurts at about the 15-yard line, sprinted to the end zone and cut to the goalpost as Hurts fired a bullet that Smith had to reach up

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