NFL Player News

Reed (toe) will be activated from the non-football injury list and practice in a limited capacity Wednesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Reed was on the NFI list for just a couple days, after suffering a seemingly minor injury during his youth camp earlier this summer. He finished his rookie season as the team leader in catches (64), receiving yards (793), yards from scrimmage (912) and total touchdowns (10), and his success working out of the slot hints at role security even though the Packers have a deep group of pass catchers that also includes wideouts Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, Dontayvion Wicks and Bo Melton. The Packers' ample depth could affect Reed's target volume as well as his playing time in two-receiver formations, but there's no doubt he'll be a regular presence and priority when the Packers have three wideouts on the field.

Legette (hamstring) was on the practice field Wednesday for the start of training camp, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

A hamstring injury limited Legette's practice participation this spring after the Panthers took him 32nd overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. He's back in action with plenty of time to secure a top-three role at receiver alongside Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen, likely competing for perimeter snaps with 2023 second-round pick Jonathan Mingo and 2021 second-round pick Terrace Marshall. Few wide receivers can match Legette's combination of straight-line speed (4.39-second 40-yard dash time) and bulk (6-foot-1, 223 pounds), but he was a non-factor at South Carolina before exploding for 1,255 receiving yards his final season. He now enters the NFL with the usual concerns that come with bigger wideouts: route running and change-of-direction skills.

Lamb is not expected to report to training camp Wednesday with his Cowboys teammates, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Lamb and Dallas were unable to reach a contract extension during the offseason. The star pass catcher is entering the last year of a deal scheduled to earn him $17.99 million. This news does not come out of nowhere, as he also did not show up for June minicamp. While he is sidelined, Brandin Cooks will presumably handle No. 1 receiving duties, while Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks and KaVontae Turpin also figure to see more reps to build a rapport with Dak Prescott.

The Raiders placed Guyton (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Tuesday.

Guyton is eligible to be activated off the PUP list at any time during training camp once he is healthy enough to return from his unspecified injury. After spending the the first five years of his career with the Chargers, Guyton signed a one-year contract with the Raiders in May. He played in just eight regular-season games last season due to a leg injury, finishing with just 10 catches on 21 targets for 89 yards and one touchdown. Once he returns, Guyton should see additional opportunities on offense as the fourth wide receiver behind Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker after the Raiders placed Michael Gallup on the Reserve/Retired list Tuesday.

Gallup is slated to retire, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

This is a surprising move, as Gallup agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Raiders during the offseason and was projected fourth on the wide receiver depth chart. After a promising start to his career in Dallas, he failed to replicate those numbers in recent years and was looking for a fresh start in Las Vegas. His career now looks to be coming to an end prior to his seventh season.

The Titans placed Dowell (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Dowell was placed on the Titans' injured reserve list in January after rupturing the ACL and meniscus in his right knee in Week 17, so it's no surprise that he will begin training camp on the PUP list. The 2023 seventh-round pick out of UT Martin played in 10 regular-season games in his rookie season, registering one catch for three yards as well as three tackles across 139 special teams snaps.

Harrell (undisclosed) was activated off the Jets' active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Aaron WIlson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Harrell passed his physical Tuesday and is now set to return to practice for New York. Though the rookie undrafted free agent is a long shot to make the team's final roster, he will likely be competing for a spot on the practice squad.

The Texans waived Janke (undisclosed) off injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Janke is headed to waivers after having signed with Houston as an undrafted free agent back in April. The 24-year-old will now look to get healthy and catch on with another team.

McGowan and the Dolphins agreed on a contract Tuesday.

McGowan was let go by the Jaguars in late June, but he has now found his next opportunity with Miami. The wide receiver last appeared in a regular-season NFL contest in 2022, failing to log any offensive stats while playing in two game with the Commanders. In all likelihood, McGowan will be battling with the likes of Anthony Schwartz and Je'Quan Burton for a practice squad spot with the Dolphins in 2024.

The Dolphins placed Washington (undisclosed) on the reserve/injured list Tuesday.

Washington will now be forced to miss the entire 2024 season due to his unspecified injury, unless he is waived with an injury settlement. He was selected by Miami in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 241st overall. In his final season at USC, he tallied 59 catches for 1,062 yards and eight touchdowns.