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Brown caught one of his two targets for 27 yards during Dallas' preseason loss to the Saints on Saturday.

Brown served as one of the Cowboys' starting receivers and ended up playing 17 snaps on offense. The rookie undrafted free agent is facing an uphill battle to earn a roster spot and could be more likely to wind up on the practice squad.

Smith caught three of his four targets for 19 yards during the Cowboys' preseason game Friday versus the Saints.

Smith was part of Dallas' starting lineup and ended up playing 52 offensive snaps. The rookie seventh-round pick has had a quiet showing during the preseason, catching five of his eight targets for just 37 yards, and could face an uphill battle to make the roster, as the Cowboys have ample receiver depth.

Allen caught his only target for 24 yards in Saturday's 25-16 preseason loss to the Lions.

Having just signed with Indianapolis less than two weeks ago, Allen saw his first game action for his new club and quickly produced a big gain on Anthony Richardson's first pass attempt of the afternoon, helping to set up a field goal. Top wideouts Alec Pierce (ankle) and Josh Downs (calf), as well as top tight end Tyler Warren (groin), are all carrying injury designations to close out the preseason, so Allen could end up having a bigger role in the passing attack than expected once Week 1 rolls around. The 34-year-old showed he can still be an effective possession option in 2025 with the Chargers, delivering an 81-777-4 line on 122 targets while playing all 17 regular-season contests.

Branch returned a punt for 18 yards during the Falcons' 17-12 preseason win over the Dolphins on Friday.

Branch didn't see much action Friday, playing a total of four snaps (three on offense, one on special teams). However, his lone snap on special teams came as a punt returner, and he figures to see plenty of work as a returner in the upcoming season, especially if he doesn't get much playing time on offense behind Drake London, Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus.

The Falcons waived Marion on Saturday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Marion joined the team as an undrafted free agent back in May but was unable to earn a roster spot. The 26-year-old could be a candidate to land on Atlanta's practice squad should he go unclaimed on waivers.

London played eight snaps on offense and didn't show up in the box score otherwise during the Falcons' 17-12 preseason win over the Dolphins on Friday.

London was limited to playing the first quarter of Friday's exhibition game before observing the rest of the contest from the sidelines. Entering his fifth NFL season, the USC product has recorded at least 68 catches and 850 receiving yards in each of his four years with Atlanta. London has been one of the most productive receivers since entering the league in 2022, but his offensive output will be heavily tied to the production of the Falcons' starting quarterback, whether that's Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix (knee).

The Broncos waived Rowan on Saturday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Rowan's time in Denver has seemingly come to an end just over three weeks after he signed with the team. The 25-year-old will now look to find a new opportunity with another squad.

The Ravens waived Smith on Saturday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Smith signed with the Ravens in early May as an undrafted free agent out of Maryland. The local wide receiver played in the final two preseason games for the Ravens, receiving three targets but catching none of them. Smith will now be subject to waivers through Monday, and if he clears will become a free agent able to sign with any organization's 53-man roster or practice squad.

The Ravens released Moore on Saturday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Moore signed with Baltimore in late July but was unable to stand out enough during the preseason to earn a roster spot. The 33-year-old will now look to catch on with another team.

The Broncos waived Manjack on Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Manjack signed with the Broncos in early May as an undrafted free agent out of TCU. The 23-year-old played in all three preseason games, catching three of his four targets for 40 yards. The wide receiver will fall short of the 53-man roster and will now be subject to waivers through Monday. If Manjack remains unclaimed throughout Sunday and Monday's extended claim period, he will become a free agent able to sign with any team's 53-man roster or practice squad.