Martellus Bennett (suspension) was held out of Friday's preseason opener against the Eagles.

Bennett (suspension) was held out of Friday's preseason opener against the Eagles.

Analysis:

It remains unclear when the coaching staff will welcome Bennett back into the fold after he slammed rookie defensive back Kyle Fuller to the ground during Monday's practice, but the tight end has already attempted to make amends for his conduct, talking with coach Marc Trestman over the phone on Tuesday. Bennett's absence from the preseason game allowed his backups to get some extended action, with Zach Miller (six catches, 68 yards, two touchdowns) shining the brightest of the group.