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Eagles | Makai Lemon sitting Tuesday Tue Aug 4, 10:35 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) is out of practice Tuesday, Aug. 4.
| Footballguys view: Early reports suggest the injury isn't serious. NBCSports' Reuben Frank notes the Eagles are generally conservative with these sorts of soft-tissue injuries. For a rookie, missing training camp installation days can be a significant setback, and the sooner Lemon, who was watching Tuesday's session from the sideline, gets back, the easier it will be for him to acclimate to this offense. |
Eagles | DeVonta Smith idle Tuesday Tue Aug 4, 09:29 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is out of practice Tuesday, Aug. 4.
| Footballguys view: According to local reports, the Eagles don't believe the injury is serious. There's no timetable for Smith's return, however. NBCSports' Reuben Frank notes the Eagles are generally conservative with these sorts of soft-tissue injuries. With Smith and rookie Makai Lemon (hamstring) both watching from the sidelines, the Eagles had offseason acquisitions Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, and Dontayvion Wicks at WR at practice Tuesday, along with incumbents Darius Cooper, Johnny Wilson, Danny Gray, and Quez Watkins. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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Panthers | Xavier Legette in camp battle with David Moore Tue Aug 4, 01:55 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette is 'well-positioned' to win the No. 3 receiver job, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, though Fowler adds that WR David Moore is 'trusted and reliable' after working with head coach Dave Canales and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik with the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before arriving in Carolina.
| Footballguys view: Legette, a first-round pick in 2024, entered camp with heat on him after a subpar start to his pro career. The Panthers view Legette at his best when playing fast, and Fowler reports they don't want to overload his plate as a result. If Legette slips, Moore -- who should have a role regardless -- can step into a larger one. Neither Legette nor Moore is currently on redraft radars, but a solid No. 3 role for either would put them on the waiver-wire watchlist when the season opens. |
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Giants | Four veteran wideouts battling for one spot? Tue Aug 4, 01:35 AM
New York Giants WRs JuJu Smith-Schuster, Braxton Berrios, Isaiah Hodgins, and Odell Beckham Jr. are likely competing for one spot, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, though he adds that a second spot could initially be available depending on the health of WR Malik Nabers (knee).
| Footballguys view: Raanan added that the Giants have five locks at the position: Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin III, and rookie Malachi Fields. That leaves one or two open spots, depending on Nabers' health. New coach John Harbaugh made it clear to Beckham and the others that they would be competing for roster spots. Nothing was assured. So this will come down to the Giants' needs and who performs best at training camp this summer. |
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Raiders | Jack Bech scuffling in pursuit of No. 3 receiver role Tue Aug 4, 01:16 AM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jack Bech is one of three receivers, along with WRs Dont'e Thornton Jr. and Malik Benson, to be rotated into the WR3 spot. According to ESPN's Ryan McFadden, however, 'no one has stood out.'
| Footballguys view: With Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker serving as the top two wideouts, McFadden believes that -- at least for the time being -- the receiver position "continues to be a weak spot on the roster." McFadden added that during team drills, the majority of quarterback Kirk Cousins' targets have gone to tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, and his checkdowns to running back Ashton Jeanty. It's still early, and someone could emerge at some point during camp, but for now, the wide receiver room continues to be a weak spot on the roster. |
Bengals | Andrei Iosivas tightening his grip on No. 3 receiver spot Tue Aug 4, 12:58 AM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas has had a 'strong start to training camp,' per ESPN's Ben Baby, who adds that Iosivas should 'settle into the role' of WR3 whenever the Bengals utilize a three-receiver formation.
| Footballguys view: While Iosivas is the projected No. 3, fourth-round pick Colbie Young is among the group trying to earn snaps with the first-team offense. Iosivas had a down 2025 season after a very productive flourish early in his career. Only two of his 12 total touchdowns came in 2025. Even assuming he earns that No. 3 role, opportunities behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will be minimal, and Iosivas should not be on your draft radar. |
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Patriots | Kayshon Boutte standing out in camp Tue Aug 4, 12:37 AM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has been the 'early star' of training camp, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss, who notes that the team could look to trade a receiver based on the team's depth at the position. For now, Boutte is behind WRs A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs on the depth chart, and likely WR Mack Hollins as well.
| Footballguys view: Reports of Boutte's impressive training camp have become a persistent drumbeat. While there's been speculation about a possible trade (and the Commanders are just one of the teams with a need at wideout), it's not a stretch to believe Boutte will be a contributor if he remains in New England. We'll continue to monitor. |
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Cardinals | No practice for Michael Wilson on Monday Mon Aug 3, 08:10 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Wilson (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday and could be seen in sweats cheering on teammates during position drills, according to Zach Gershman of AZCardinals.com on Monday, Aug. 3.
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Patriots | Kyle Williams does not practice Mon Aug 3, 06:13 PM
New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 3.
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Titans | Elic Ayomanor making plays Mon Aug 3, 06:03 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Elic Ayomanor has caught 12 passes in the first four practices of training camp, which is more than any other receiver.
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Jaguars | Parker Washington the go-to guy? Mon Aug 3, 05:55 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Parker Washington has 'routinely been the top target' for QB Trevor Lawrence during training camp, according to John Shipley of SI.com.
| Footballguys view: Another day, another item that indicates that Washington's hot finish to 2025 was more than new norm than a fluke. He's a great value in PPR leagues at his current ADP in the sixth round, and would probably be a value in the fifth round at this point too. |
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Jaguars | Travis Hunter refining skills Mon Aug 3, 05:55 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Travis Hunter has continued to develop as a receiver, according to offensive coordinator Grant Udinski.'He's continued to progress from a route technique fundamental standpoint, but also a knowledge of the offense and just the system in general,' Udinski said.
| Footballguys view: There are no signs that Hunter will have a large offensive role, but there are no signs that the Jaguars are going to stop using him on offense either. As long as Hunter gets to plays a few snaps with the offense, the door will be open for him to gain fantasy value either due to injury or his play earning him more targets. He remains one of the highest upside picks on the board in the second half of drafts. |
Steelers | Cole Burgess carted off Mon Aug 3, 05:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Cole Burgess (knee) was carted off the field after suffering an apparent knee injury during practice Monday, Aug. 3.
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Colts | Jakobie Keeney-James tries out Mon Aug 3, 05:32 PM
Free-agent WR Jakobie Keeney-James (Packers) recently worked out for the Indianapolis Colts.
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Chiefs | Jeff Weimer joins roster Mon Aug 3, 05:25 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Jeff Weimer (West Virginia) signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Aug. 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Cardinals | Tejhaun Palmer let go Mon Aug 3, 05:16 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Tejhaun Palmer was waived Monday, Aug. 3.
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Browns | KC Concepcion should be fine Mon Aug 3, 04:47 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion (shoulder) is expected to be fine after suffering a shoulder injury during practice Monday, Aug. 3.
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Packers | Jayden Reed the No. 2 receiver? Mon Aug 3, 04:42 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed worked alongside WR Christian Watson in two-receiver sets on Sunday, Aug. 2.
| Footballguys view: We also had Jordan Love saying Matthew Golden will be the "X" receiver, which would imply that he could get in some two wide receiver sets with Watson, who will presumably work as the "Z" receiver. Reed should get more snaps and targets with Romeo Doubs gone to New England, but just how much more - and how much value Golden could have this year - will depend on who is on the field in two wide receiver sets. |
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Buccaneers | No practice for Jalen McMillan Mon Aug 3, 04:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 3, because of soreness, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to story Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka sits out Monday Mon Aug 3, 04:13 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 3, because of soreness, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to story Eagles | Makai Lemon a limited participant Mon Aug 3, 03:51 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (undisclosed) did not participate in team drills during practice Monday, Aug. 3.
Link to story Browns | KC Concepcion injured Monday, expected to be ok Mon Aug 3, 03:32 PM
Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion (shoulder) suffered an apparent shoulder injury during practice Monday, Aug. 3.
| Footballguys view: The team is expecting him to be fine and he did not suffer a serious injury per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Concepcion brings quickness and speed that the offense sorely needs in the passing game, so he could secure a big role quickly if he can stay healthy after the Browns took him in the first round of the draft in April. |
Patriots | A.J. Brown injures thumb Mon Aug 3, 01:53 PM
New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown (thumb) suffered a dislocated thumb during practice Monday, Aug. 3, but was able to continue practicing despite the injury.
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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling day-to-day Mon Aug 3, 01:46 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) is considered day-to-day because of a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: Let's hope that this is a short absence for Stribling, who the team is going to need to play right away with Ricky Pearsall on the shelf for the entire season. As long as he gets back to practice in a few days and doesn't have a recurrence of this issue, Stribling will have a place on our late round target list. |
49ers | Mike Evans sitting out Monday Mon Aug 3, 01:38 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) is not participating in practice Monday, Aug. 3, because of strained quadriceps.
| Footballguys view: Evans already had some injury worries simply because of age and his track record lately. The 49ers injury curse isn't helping here, as he is now the fourth 49ers wide receiver to miss time with an injury this summer. The team signed Deebo Samuel to help, and second round pick De'Zhaun Stribling could play a large role, but he is dealing with hamstring tightness. |
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Chiefs | Xavier Worthy expected back this week Mon Aug 3, 01:20 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is dealing with a sprained shoulder but is expected to return to practice later this week, according to head coach Andy Reid.
| Footballguys view: This checks out as a minor injury, but it won't help us believe that Worthy will be able to stay healthy and hit his ceiling this season. Tyquan Thornton would be the next man up in the deep passing game, and rookie fifth round pick Cyrus Allen was also earning time with the first team and Patrick Mahomes before he got banged up as a punt gunner in practice earlier this week. |
Chiefs | Cyrus Allen should return soon Mon Aug 3, 01:13 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Cyrus Allen (shin) is expected to return to practice at some point this week, according to head coach Andy Reid.
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Lions | Detroit makes change to roster Mon Aug 3, 01:08 PM
Free-agent TE Nick Muse (Jets) signed with the Detroit Lions Monday, Aug. 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived WR Tarik Black.
Link to story Giants | Braxton Berrios standing out Sun Aug 2, 07:41 PM
New York Giants WR Braxton Berrios 'has stood out the most' among the group of receivers battling for roster spots, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com.
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Saints | Bryce Lance makes presence felt Sun Aug 2, 07:12 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Bryce Lance caught back-to-back touchdowns while working with the second-team offense during 7-on-7 drills Sunday, Aug. 2.
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Seahawks | Hamstring issue for Jake Bobo? Sun Aug 2, 06:42 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jake Bobo (hamstring) may be dealing with a hamstring injury, a source told Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune.
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Saints | Ja'Lynn Polk on retired list Sun Aug 2, 04:22 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Ja'Lynn Polk was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Sunday, Aug. 2.
Link to story Eagles | Dontayvion Wicks making plays Sun Aug 2, 04:17 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks had 'another quality practice' on Saturday, Aug. 1, according to Tim McManus of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Wicks should get first shot to replace AJ Brown at X receiver. He flashed earlier in his career with the Packers, but inconsistent hands and injuries slowed his development before the Eagles traded for him earlier in the offseason. He should be on our waiver wire watch list, although first round pick Makai Lemon should also have a sizeable role in the passing game and could steal Wicks opportunity if he shows he can hang with NFL corners outside of the slot. |
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Bears | Zavion Thomas soaking up knowledge Sun Aug 2, 04:17 PM
Chicago Bears WR Zavion Thomas said he has been leaning on QB Tyson Bagent for advice. 'Every time I have a question before practice or after practice, I go to him,' Thomas said.
| Footballguys view: Thomas was also seen getting chewed out by head coach Ben Johnson during a practice. Johnson is strict, which is part of the reason Luther Burden and Colston Loveland had to work up to their roles at the end of the season. We shouldn't expect a big impact from Thomas early on. In fact, if he does pop before Halloween, that's a great sign for his future and how much he can help add a dimension to this ascendant offense. |
Patriots | Kayshon Boutte open to trade Sun Aug 2, 03:41 PM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte would be open to a trade if the right situation presented itself, according to sources.
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Jaguars | Ben Patterson waived Sun Aug 2, 09:42 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Ben Patterson was waived Sunday, Aug. 2.
Link to story Browns | Several players sit out Saturday Sat Aug 1, 09:17 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger, OT Teven Jenkins (undisclosed), TE Joe Royer (personal), DT Kalia Davis (undisclosed) and WR Jamari Thrash (undisclosed) did not practice Saturday, Aug. 1.
Link to story Bengals | Mitchell Tinsley shaken up Sat Aug 1, 09:03 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Mitchell Tinsley (undisclosed) was briefly shaken up following a diving catch in the end zone Saturday, Aug. 1.
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49ers | Deebo Samuel eased in Sat Aug 1, 08:24 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel was limited to about 10 snaps in team drills Saturday, Aug. 1.
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Commanders | Treylon Burks on field Saturday Sat Aug 1, 06:15 PM
Washington Commanders WR Treylon Burks (foot) participated in practice Saturday, Aug. 1, after missing some time earlier in the week.
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Jets | Gee Scott moved to IR Sat Aug 1, 05:45 PM
New York Jets WR Gee Scott (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 1, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Patriots | Kyle Williams returns kicks Sat Aug 1, 05:37 PM
New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams worked as the top kickoff returner Friday, July 31.
| Footballguys view: There were high hopes for Williams after the Patriots took him in the third round last year. He did make a few big plays with his speed, but the team traded for AJ Brown and signed Romeo Doubs this offseason. Williams could be battling 2025 UDFA Efton Chism III for a roster spot and needs to show growth on offense and value on special teams. |
Dolphins | Caleb Douglas standing out Sat Aug 1, 05:37 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas has been stringing together solid practices during training camp and had his 'best day' thus far on Friday, July 31, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com
| Footballguys view: Douglas was taken in the third round by the Dolphins even though many had him rated as a late third day pick. He is a speedy, long-framed receiver and the team believes he can do more than he was asked to do at Texas Tech. With fellow third round receiver Chris Bell still recovering ACL surgery, Douglas has a chance to seize a starting role in this almost completely unsettled WR depth chart. |
49ers | Deebo Samuel to be returner Sat Aug 1, 05:33 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is expected to be a kick returner for the team this season but said he does not expect to have a definite role right away in the offense.
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Broncos | Minor injury for Joseph Manjack Sat Aug 1, 04:33 PM
Denver Broncos WR Joseph Manjack IV (back) did not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 1, because of a back injury but could return to practice as early as Monday, Aug. 3, according to a source.
Link to story Bengals | Tee Higgins sits out Saturday Sat Aug 1, 04:27 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins did not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 1, because the team is limiting his workload in hopes of avoiding a soft tissue injury.
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Chiefs | Update on Cyrus Allen injury Sat Aug 1, 03:30 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Cyrus Allen's tests revealed a bone bruise and he's considered 'day-to-day', according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Link to story 49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling held out of camp on Saturday Sat Aug 1, 02:27 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) was held out of today's training camp practice due to hamstring tightness, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 1.
| Footballguys view: Stribling had a few great days to open camp while two of his wide receiver teammates got hurt. He was building momentum to occupy a large role - even with Deebo Samuel signing this week - but needs to manage this hamstring issue well this summer for that to happen in Week 1 against the Rams in Australia. |
Chiefs | Xavier Worthy carted from practice on Saturday Sat Aug 1, 02:04 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy reportedly left Saturday's practice with a shoulder issue, but onlookers reported that Worthy didn't seem distressed as he left, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 1.
| Footballguys view: It was the shoulder he injured in Week 1 last year when he ran into Travis Kelce and then had surgically repaired in the offseason, but there have been multiple reports that Worthy is ok, so we should probably file this away as a false alarm. |
49ers | Ricky Pearsall placed on season-ending IR Sat Aug 1, 01:08 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (PCL) will be placed on season-ending injured reserve, according to GM John Lynch on Saturday, Aug. 1.
| Footballguys view: This is no surprise after Pearsall's knee did not respond well to the open of camp. The PCL injury happened last season, so someone did not manage the rehab of this previously not surgically repaired issue well. |
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