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Woods caught five of nine targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's preseason finale against Seattle.

Woods, a sixth-round draft pick in 2022, had just two targets during the preseason prior to Saturday's robust activity. Whether there's a roster spot for Woods depends on how many wide receivers the Browns intend to keep and how significant David Bell's quadriceps injury is. If Bell is ready for the regular season opener, that would give Cleveland five likely locks. If they keep a sixth, then it would come down to Woods or Jamari Thrash, the latter of whom is a 2024 fifth-round draft pick that came on over the last two weeks.

The Jaguars released Mims on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

A second-round draft pick of the Jets in 2020, Mims boasts an intriguing size and speed profile but hasn't been able to translate it into meaningful success at the NFL level. The 26-year-old Mims hasn't seen NFL action since the 2022 season and could be running out of opportunities. He's now been cut by three organizations since the Jets traded him to the Lions last summer, with Detroit, Pittsburgh and Jacksonville having moved on from Mims without him appearing in a regular-season game for any of them.

Hutchinson caught four of seven targets for 34 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams.

Hutchinson finished up a strong preseason, leading the team in receptions (12), targets (20) and yards (114). That should put him in consideration for what will be, at most, two available roster spots at depth wide receiver. Hutchinson is battling with John Metchie, Robert Woods, Steven Sims and Ben Skowronek.

Smith-Njigba brought in both his targets for 32 yards in the Seahawks' 37-33 preseason win over the Browns on Saturday night.

Smith-Njigba was out there with DK Metcalf as the starting wideout duo for Geno Smith on Seattle's opening possession, and the former made good use of his opportunity. Smith-Njigba was the target on Smith's first completion, which resulted in a 25-yard gain down the right side of the field. The 2023 first-round pick added a seven-yard grab later in the drive, and he projects to open the regular season as the No. 3 receiver behind Metcalf and Tyler Lockett (leg). However, he could very well improve that standing as the campaign unfolds.

Metcalf brought in one of two targets for a 21-yard touchdown in the Seahawks' 37-33 preseason win over the Browns on Saturday night.

Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba operated as the starting wideouts for Geno Smith on the opening possession Saturday night, and the former was the intended target on the first play from scrimmage. While that throw didn't connect, Smith went back to Metcalf to cap off the crisp 62-yard march, with the duo connecting on a 21-yard touchdown pass. It was Metcalf's only action of preseason, but he's healthy and set for another robust role as the No. 1 receiver heading into a Week 1 interconference battle against the Broncos.

Tillman brought in four of five targets for 52 yards in the Browns' 37-33 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night.

Tillman saw his first target on the first play of the Browns' second possession, with the 2023 third-round pick recording a 23-yard grab from Jameis Winston. Tillman went on to make six- and 19-yard receptions on that drive, putting together a strong finish to the preseason. The Tennessee product generated a modest 21-224 line across 14 regular-season games as a rookie, and he's projected to enter Week 1 operating as Cleveland's No. 4 receiver.

Thrash brought in four of six targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Browns' 37-33 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night. He also committed a fumble recovered by Cleveland.

Thrash tied several teammates for the team lead in receptions while setting the pace in receiving yards. The rookie fifth-round pick recorded his touchdown on a 46-yard grab from Dorian Thompson-Robinson early in the second quarter, capping off a solid preseason that saw him make what might be a formidable case for a role on the back end of the wide receiver depth chart. Thrash's status as a rookie draft pick could also certainly help his cause, as does David Bell's quadriceps injury.

Moore secured his only target for seven yards and rushed once for one yard in the Browns' 37-33 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night.

The veteran speedster drew the start due to Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy sitting out and was able to get some preseason action before heading into Week 1 as the likely No. 3 receiver behind his two teammates. Moore battled through a quarterback carousel in his 2023 Browns debut campaign to post a career-best 59 receptions and 640 yards, adding two touchdowns, 11 rushing yards and 23 punt-return yards across 17 regular-season contests. Moore could be headed for similar production in 2024, although the play of Deshaun Watson will naturally play a major factor in the fortunes of all of Cleveland's skill players, for better or worse.

Cowing brought in all three of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason finale against the Raiders.

Cowing continued to impress this preseason with another strong showing after going for 70 combined yards against the Saints last week. The rookie fourth-rounder is making it tough for the 49ers to keep him off the 53-man roster come the Aug. 27 deadline. Cowing has shown explosiveness with the ball in his hands, making him a tantalizing option should he find a path to playing time this season. Currently as things stand, Brandon Aiyuk remains in a contract "hold in" awaiting a trade or a new deal and Jauan Jennings (oblique) and Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) have not played this preseason while nursing injuries. This opens up a potential scenario where Cowing could find himself getting some meaningful snaps out of the gates. Those in deeper formats should take note.

Corley recorded one catch on three targets for five yards in Saturday's 10-6 preseason win over the Giants.

Corley played for the entire first half and appeared regularly in 11 personnel. His play remained inconsistent, as he was called for a holding penalty on the team's first drive and also had a reception reversed for failing to complete the process of the catch. Given his status as a third-round pick, Corley's roster spot should be safe. However, his ability to contribute immediately offensively is far less clear.