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Johnson (ribs) participated in limited fashion in Monday's practice, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

The undrafted rookie did not play in Saturday's preseason-opening win over the Bengals and is not yet able to participate in practices without restriction. Johnson had impressed teammates and coaches since arriving in May, but unless he can get on the field for at least one of the final two preseason games, it may be difficult for the Barton College product to even garner a practice-squad spot.

McMillan was dealing with what head coach Todd Bowles labeled "general soreness" Monday, leading to the rookie wearing a red non-contact jersey in practice, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

McMillan continued to make a strong case for the No. 3 receiver job in Saturday's preseason win over the Bengals, recording two receptions for 23 yards. However, it appears his first taste of professional on-field action also left him a bit worse for wear, and it remains to be seen if if the rookie will be able to participate in the first day of joint practices with the Jaguars on Wednesday.

Shepard, who did not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bengals, is dealing with an unspecified injury and didn't practice Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Smith notes the wideout actually began missing practice time in the days leading up to the game versus Cincinnati. Shepard, who was a college teammate of Baker Mayfield, was brought in to offer veteran depth, although he may realistically serve as no more than a No. 5 receiver given the promising play of both rookie Jalen McMillan and second-year wideout Trey Palmer.

Jarrett did not practice Monday due to an undisclosed injury, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

The second-year wideout was able to log 31 snaps in a preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday night, but head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Jarrett was a non-participant in the first practice following that contest. Bowles added that Jarrett was "nursing an injury" without offering any more specifics, and it remains to be seen if the receiver will be able to participate in the first day of joint practices with the Jaguars on Wednesday.

Luther and the Steelers agreed on a contract Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Luther worked out for the Steelers on Aug. 4 and he'll now officially join the team at practice. The wide receiver could be a viable option as return specialist with Pittsburgh in 2024.

The Bills signed Cain to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Cain attempted to catch onto the Eagles' 53-man roster during last year's training camp, but he was cut at the end of August and did not catch on with a practice squad. His last NFL action was in 2020, when he appeared in two regular-season games for the Steelers and played 10 snaps on offense across the two contests. The 2018 sixth-round pick is unlikely to make the Bills' final roster, but he could be invited to stick around on the practice squad if he's able to impress in training camp.

Means (undisclosed) donned a red non-contact jersey during Tuesday's practice session, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Means is dealing with an unspecified injury that held him out of Saturday's preseason contest against Arizona. The rookie fifth-rounder is battling for a depth spot at wide receiver, and his availability for the last two preseason games would play a big role in whether he makes the Saints' 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

St. Brown (hamstring) participated in Tuesday's practice while wearing a red non-contact jersey, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

St. Brown was held out of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals due to a hamstring injury he sustained in late July. The 2018 sixth-round wideout was able to return to practice Tuesday without engaging in contact, and he'll aim to be available for Sunday's preseason contest against San Francisco.

The Raiders placed Doss (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

It's unclear what is ailing Doss, but it caused him to miss Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. The 28-year-old wide receiver will be forced to miss the entire 2024 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Las Vegas.

The Cardinals released Smith (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Smith spent the entire offseason with Arizona, but he appears to have picked up an undisclosed injury during training camp. The journeyman wideout will be eligible to sign with another club once healthy. He suited up for 11 regular-season games with the Jets last year, hauling in eight of 11 targets for 134 yards in that span.