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Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Monday that Weaver (oblique) is expected to be back on the field this week, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

After missing the Cardinals' Week 1 outing with an oblique injury, it appears Weaver is nearing a return to the field. The undrafted wideout from Colorado surprisingly made Arizona's 53-man roster after an impressive preseason, and he's expected to serve as a depth piece in the team's wide receiver room once he moves past his oblique issue.

Shenault caught his lone target for no gain and rushed once for one yard in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos. He also returned three kickoffs for 74 yards.

The Seahawks are using Shenault in a gadget function, as he played just seven offensive snaps. As the No. 5 wide receiver, Shenault has little fantasy utility outside of deep leagues that generously reward return yards.

Smith-Njigba caught both of his targets for 19 total yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.

It was an underwhelming performance for the second-year receiver, especially with Tyler Lockett catching six passes for 77 yards and DK Metcalf catching three passes for 29 yards. Still, it's encouraging that Smith-Njigba played 53 of 67 offensive snaps (79 percent) while Lockett played just 26 snaps (54 percent). That bodes well for his long-term outlook, but he may have a tough Week 2 matchup on tap against a Patriots team that just held Joe Burrow to 164 passing yards.

Dulin had one reception for a 54-yard touchdown on his lone target in Sunday's loss to Houston.

Dulin played on 11 of the offense's 45 snaps as he got time as the fourth receiver. He played more snaps than Anthony Gould (seven) among the reserve receivers. Dulin is unlikely to play a major role if the top three or four receivers (Josh Downs could return this week from an ankle injury) are healthy.

The Giants signed Smith-Marsette on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Smith-Marsette fell short of making Carolina's initial 53-man roster in late August, but now he's found a spot on the Giants' active roster. The 25-year-old wideout is expected to assume New York's kick- and punt-return duties with Gunner Olszewski (groin) likely missing a couple months.

Jones played one offensive snap and didn't receive a target during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.

The 26-year-old re-signed with the Jaguars in mid-April but unsurprisingly saw most of his action on special teams in Week 1, as he played 16 snaps. Jones appears to be behind Parker Washington and Devin Duvernay on the depth chart at wide receiver, but none of that trio is likely to have offensive relevance if top wideouts Christian Kirk, Gabe Davis and Brian Thomas remain healthy.

Toney agreed to join the Browns' practice squad Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Toney was let go by the Chiefs during roster cutdowns, but he'll now get a fresh start with the Browns. When healthy, Toney offers play-making potential, but with Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore and Cedric Tillman already in the team's wideout mix, Toney doesn't have an immediate path to a large role in Cleveland's offense.

Washington caught his lone target for three yards and returned two kickoffs for 44 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to Miami.

The 22-year-old played just seven offensive snaps as Gabe Davis, Brian Thomas and Christian Kirk dominated the wideout reps for Jacksonville in Week 1. Washington saw the field more than fellow reserve wide receivers Devin Duvernay and Tim Jones but won't have any fantasy utility in his current role.

Woods was not targeted over 12 snaps in Sunday's 29-27 win over Indianapolis in Week 1.

Woods served at the back end of the depth chart along with second-year wideout Xavier Hutchinson, both of whom were allotted 12 snaps. Woods, a 12-year veteran, is coming off his statistically worst season and will operate as a fourth or fifth wideout unless injuries hit.

Washington (quadriceps) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice estimate, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Washington missed the team's Week 1 win over the Jaguars with the injury,and given the short week ahead, may be in danger of missing Thursday's game against the Bills. However, it's worth noting that the Dolphins didn't hold an actual practice Monday, so Washington's participation level was just an estimate. More clarity on his potential to suit up Week 2 should be available Tuesday.