Samuel (hamstring/illness) has made the Bills' initial 53-man roster.

There was some speculation that Samuel would be cut, as he hasn't done much to shine this summer, while his availability has continued to be in question. Perhaps the high cap cost of cutting Samuel ended up saving his job at the end. Regardless, the veteran is coming off a 31-253-1 season over 14 regular-season games and won't offer much value as the No. 5 receiver on the depth chart. Youngster Tyrell Shavers might even be pushing Samuel for depth action.

The Jaguars signed Singer to the practice squad Wednesday.

Singer finished the preseason with seven catches (on eight targets) for 59 yards over three games. His performance in the preseason and training camp wasn't enough for him to make the 53-man roster, but the 22-year-old wideout out of Utah will remain with the team as a member of the practice squad.

The Jaguars signed Brayboy to the practice squad Wednesday.

The undrafted free agent out of Elon was unable to make the Jaguars' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he'll remain in Jacksonville as a member of the team's practice squad. Brayboy played in all three of the Jaguars' preseason games but did not draw a target in any of those contests.

Wicks (calf) took part in Wednesday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Wicks was on and off the practice field in the early days of training camp due to a calf injury that kept him sidelined for all sessions and preseason games since Aug. 1. Both he and Jayden Reed (foot) mixed into drills Wednesday after lengthy absences, signaling that they're ramping up ahead of Week 1 preparations. Next Wednesday's practice report will reveal whether Wicks is a full participant or still operating with limitations.

Reed (foot) practiced Wednesday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

This marks Reed's first visible on-field work since the first week of August after dealing with a foot injury. Earlier Wednesday, GM Brian Gutekunst said the Packers were "hopeful" that Reed would be able to suit up Week 1 against the Lions, according to Zach Jacobson of 247Sports.com. Considering Reed looked crisp while running routes and catching passes from QB Jordan Love (thumb) on Wednesday, there's a decent chance he goes down as a full participant when Green Bay is required to post its first practice report of the season next Wednesday.

Turner signed with San Francisco's practice squad Wednesday.

Turner could see some action early in the season while some of San Francisco's rostered receivers recover from injury, though fellow practice squad wideouts Robbie Chosen and Junior Bergen will also be vying for promotions to the roster. Turner's last regular-season appearance came back in 2022 with the 49ers.

Chosen signed with San Francisco's practice squad Wednesday.

Chosen didn't make the 53-man roster, but the veteran wide receiver is a candidate for an early-season promotion, depending on the availability of San Francisco's various injured wideouts. The speedster's regular-season totals in receiving yards have dropped every subsequent season since he had a career-high 1,096 with the Panthers in 2020, down to 519 in 2021, 282 in 2022, 126 in 2023 and five yards in 2024.

The Raiders signed Shorter to their practice squad Wednesday.

Shorter was waived by Las Vegas on Tuesday but is remaining with the organization. He's one of two tight ends the team signed to the practice squad Wednesday along with Albert Okwuegbunam.

Bergen signed with San Francisco's practice squad Wednesday.

Bergen was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the 49ers out of Montana but failed to make San Francisco's initial 53-man roster. He didn't garner any interest on waivers and thus remains in the organization. Bergen could be a candidate for a promotion to the roster early in the season depending on the health of San Francisco's various injured wide receivers.

Williams signed with Pittsburgh's practice squad Wednesday.

Williams went unclaimed after being waived Tuesday and is back with the Steelers organization despite failing to make the 53-man roster. The rookie receiver out of Indiana was among the team's final cuts and could be looked upon to fill in if injuries strike Pittsburgh's receiving corps.