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Young made a strong impression in the Bengals' recently concluded minicamp, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

After the Bengals swung and missed on Jermaine Burton in the draft two years ago, they've been lacking a solid No. 3 wide receiver to replace Tyler Boyd. They're hopeful that Young, their fourth-round pick from Georgia, can help fill that void.

Meeks has converted from wide receiver to tight end during spring practices, John Maakaron of SI reports.

Meeks inked a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January after spending the entire 2025 season on the team's practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster twice last year but didn't record any stats, playing five snaps on offense and 23 snaps on special teams. In order to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, Meeks will need to display impressive development at his new position, particularly as a blocker.

Alford (undisclosed) reverted to the Saints' injured reserve Thursday.

Alford will return to the Saints after clearing waivers. The 25-year-old found success last season in the CFL, finishing with 407 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

Keys signed a contract with the Lions on Thursday.

Lawrence last spent time with the Bills in 2024 but was let go prior to the season due to a leg injury. The 26-year-old had one catch for 13 yards in his singular preseason game in Buffalo. The former Tulane prospect will compete for a spot on the Lions' 53-man roster as the offseason program continues.

Brinson was waived by the Cowboys on Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports

Brinson signed a contract with the Cowboys in early June, spending a few short weeks on the roster. His exit makes way for UFL wide receiver Denzel Mims to compete for a spot in the Cowboys' corps. If Brinson clears waivers, the undrafted free agent will be available to sign with a team of his choosing.

The Cowboys signed Mims on Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

The 2020 second-round pick played three years for the Jets before bouncing around practice squads for the next two years. Mims played the 2025 and 2026 seasons in the UFL, accumulating 11 receptions for 110 yards over 11 games split between the Battlehawks and Renegades. The wide receiver will now compete with a packed Cowboys corps in an attempt to remain on an NFL roster.

The Falcons signed Wells on Wednesday.

Wells is in his second year out of Ole Miss but has yet to appear in a regular-season contest after spending last summer with the Giants followed by two weeks on the team's practice squad during October.

Woods (leg) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Woods has been dealing with a right leg injury during the offseason program and was cut with an injury designation Tuesday. After going unclaimed on waivers, Woods will now head to Denver's injured reserve. It's very possible, and even likely, that he'll eventually be cut with an injury settlement, which would allow him to find another team and suit up at some point during the upcoming campaign.

Washington was waived by the Falcons on Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of Bowtie Sports reports.

Washington spent each of the last two years with the Falcons, but it now appears the team has decided to move in another direction. Across 15 career regular-season NFL contests, the Illinois product has caught seven of 16 targets for 108 yards.

The Lions placed Law (knee) on the reserve/injured list Wednesday.

Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters in early June that Law tore his ACL during practice, so his move to IR comes as no surprise. Law, a 2026 fifth-round pick from Kentucky, appeared in 12 games during his final collegiate season, catching 53 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns. In related moves, Detroit signed wideouts Tay Martin, Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson.