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Knue secured five of six targets for 33 yards and returned one kickoff for 20 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-7 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Saturday night.

Knue tied Cody Thompson for the team lead in receptions and targets while checking in second to his teammate in receiving yards. Knue now has seven receptions across his first two preseason games and has gained 50 yards on two kickoff returns, but he may still have a difficult time latching on to the final 53-man roster unless he puts on a spectacular showing in Friday's preseason finale against the Dolphins.

Thompson secured five of six targets for 66 yards and a touchdown and rushed twice for 12 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-7 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Saturday night.

Thompson has appeared in 12 regular-season games for the Seahawks since making his pro debut in 2021, but he has all of one catch to show for it. However, he's making a solid case in his long-shot bid for a roster spot with the Buccaneers, following up his 3-26-0 line on four targets in the exhibition opener against the Bengals by either tying for or owning the team lead in receptions, receiving yards and targets Saturday night. Thompson also scored the only points of the night for Tampa Bay's offense on his six-yard touchdown grab late in the second quarter, and he could give head coach Todd Bowles and his staff a tough decision come final cuts if he continues his strong play in Friday night's preseason finale against the Dolphins.

Jennings didn't play in Sunday's 16-10 preseason win over the Saints due to an oblique injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Maiocco adds that Jennings isn't expected to miss much time due to the injury. While Jenning's status for the 49ers' preseason finale against the Raiders on Friday is uncertain, he doesn't seem to be in jeopardy of missing the Sept. 9 regular-season opener against the Jets.

Whittington secured five of eight targets for 52 yards during Saturday's 13-9 victory against the Chargers.

Despite playing in just 36 of the Rams' 63 snaps on offense, Whittington led the team in receiving yards and was tied with Xavier Smith (who played 59 snaps) for targets and receptions. The rookie out of Texas has been solid through two preseason games with an 11-126-0 line over 82 snaps on offense. Head coach Sean McVay generally keeps his starters on the bench through the preseason, but Whittington may simply be on the field to get some valuable reps in before his rookie campaign begins. While Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp will start the year as the top two wideouts for the Rams, who will be their No. 3 wideout is less defined. Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell have been vying for the role, but Whittington could easily make a case for the position if his preseason performances continue to impress.

St. Brown (hamstring) is dressed for Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

St. Brown is ready to make his Saints debut after sitting out the preseason opener against the Cardinals. The 27-year-old wide receiver is battling for a roster spot in New Orleans, so it's encouraging that he has finally recovered from a hamstring injury that has hampered him throughout training camp.

Perry (ankle) is dressed for Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Perry injured his ankle in practice Tuesday but has made a prompt recovery and will play in the Saints' second preseason game Sunday. The 2023 sixth-round draft pick will look to build on his strong performance in the preseason opener, during which he racked up 85 receiving yards against the Cardinals.

Shaheed (toe/foot) isn't taking the field for Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers, Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Shaheed will unsurprisingly sit out Sunday's exhibition contest after missing practice Friday due to a health concern. The wide receiver and return specialist has had an injury-riddled training camp, having previously dealt with a hamstring issue. Shaheed still has three weeks to recover before the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Panthers, and he'll have an opportunity to suit up before then for the Aug. 25 preseason finale against the Titans.

The Jets placed Taylor on injured reserve with an undisclosed issue Sunday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Taylor sustained an injury at an early point in training camp, according to Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site, though it's unclear exactly when or how this issue arose. The 28-year-old wideout appeared in three games while on the practice squad last year, securing two of four targets for 13 yards. Taylor previously looked like he had a solid chance to earn a spot on the final 53-man roster, but he'll now be forced to sit out the entire 2024 campaign unless he's let go from IR with an injury settlement.

Hutchinson caught two-of-four targets for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.

Following a strong showing in the Hall of Fame Game, Hutchinson put together a pair of mediocre outings the subsequent two weeks. He may have entered the game as the leader for the fifth spot on the wideout depth chart, but his main competitor, John Metchie, had a strong game with six catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.

Metchie caught six of seven targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.

Metchie had a couple of meh showings in the Hall of Fame Game and first preseason tilt, disappointing head coach DeMeco Ryans, but he responded Saturday. Metchie led the team in targets, receptions and yards as he positioned himself behind the team's top three wideouts. He's competing against Noah Brown (shoulder), Xavier Hutchinson (two of four targets, 20 yards), Steven Sims (two of two, 20 yards), Ben Skowronek (leg) and Robert Woods (zero targets, 13 snaps) for the back end of the wide receiver depth chart.