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Toney (back) returned to practice Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Toney didn't play in the Chiefs' preseason opener against the Jaguars on Saturday, but his return to the field Monday could pave the way for him to see action this weekend against the Lions. Now that he's back in the mix, Toney will look to secure a depth role in a WR corps that could potentially be without projected starter Marquise Brown (shoulder) come Week 1.

Hollins (leg) will practice Monday, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Hollins missed Saturday's preseason contest against the Bears due to a lingering leg injury, but he's now ready to retake the practice field. The veteran journeyman is competing for the No. 4 wide receiver gig behind Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Curtis Samuel, so it would help Hollins' case if he's able to suit up and put forth a good showing during Saturday's upcoming road exhibition matchup at Pittsburgh.

Coach Andy Reid said Monday that Brown (shoulder) is back in Kansas City and won't require surgery after having injured his left shoulder Saturday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint injury during Saturday's preseason game versus the Jaguars, which Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports was able to be reduced by doctors in Jacksonville. Coach Andy Reid said that back in the 2019 season, former Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill dealt with a similar injury, which required him to miss Weeks 2-5. Reid only said "we'll see" with regard to Brown's status for Week 1, per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com, but it looks like the 27-year-old's recovery timetable could jeopardize his availability for the start of the regular season. As long as Brown remains sidelined, added first-team reps figure to be available for Justin Watson, Skyy Moore and Kadarius Toney (back) behind Rashee Rice, who remains at risk of a suspension, and rookie first-round pick Xavier Worthy.

Heath was targeted four times and caught two passes for 22 yards in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.

Heath did not draw a target until the second quarter of Saturday's contest, but he wound up playing 38 snaps -- the second most among Packers wideouts. Heath entered training camp as Green Bay's presumptive sixth option at the wide receiver spot, but he is being pushed for the spot by fellow sophomore Grant DuBose, who led the team in receiving Saturday.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Beckham (undisclosed) won't practice this week, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Beckham remains on the active/PUP list and is still considered week-to-week. Reports in July suggested there wasn't much concern about his Week 1 availability, but that may have changed now that he's still not practicing after three weeks of training camp. There hasn't been any update on the exact nature of Beckham's injury or injuries.

Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Nabers (ankle) is "sore" and considered day-to-day, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Nabers reportedly sprained his ankle during Sunday's practice, and while he won't participate Monday, it sounds like the Giants aren't at all concerned about a lengthy absence. He played three drives in Thursday's preseason opener against the Lions, finishing without a target on 12 snaps.

DuBose was targeted six times and caught five passes for 66 yards in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.

DuBose had been something of an afterthought in Green Bay's deep receiver room, but he made a strong statement in the first preseason contest while leading the Packers in all of targets, receptions and receiving yardage. It will be tough for DuBose to really make a mark if his counterparts stay healthy, but he is in the mix with Malik Heath and Samori Toure for the sixth spot on the depth chart.

Legette (foot) returned to practice Monday morning, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Legette left practice early Aug. 4 and missed Thursday's 17-3 preseason loss to New England. He'll now have five days to prepare for the Panthers' second preseason game this Saturday against the Jets, and there's still time to make a run at a starting job. The lengthy list of starters held out of the preseason opener didn't include WR Jonathan Mingo, who played against the Patriots despite repping with the first-team offense in practice this summer. Mingo took one carry for six yards and dropped his only target.

Gould worked with the first-team offense as a receiver but was not targeted with a pass in Sunday's preseason loss to Denver, the Indianapolis Star reports. He had five kickoff returns for a 27.6 yard average and one punt return for nine yards.

The 2024 fifth-round draft pick was seen mostly as a candidate for special teams as a star punt and kickoff returner, but has been working with the first-team offense in training camp at times as a receiver. He could take over the punt return job if Josh Downs misses regular season games due to a high ankle sprain.

Pierce started at wide receiver along with Adonai Mitchell and Michael Pittman in Sunday's preseason loss to Denver. He didn't have a reception on one target.

With Josh Downs sidelined with a high ankle sprain, both Mitchell and Pierce should play significant snaps with Mitchell moving to the slot receiver role. Pierce and Mitchell are competing for the No. 3 receiver role, but the competition may be delayed if Downs misses regular-season games. Pierce has underwhelmed in his two seasons with the Colts, averaging just 554 yards and two touchdowns per year, so there's some risk his role could decrease.