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Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Wednesday that Weaver will remain out of practice due to an oblique injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

The undrafted rookie wide receiver out of Colorado "nicked" his oblique earlier in the week, and it appears he's still in the recovery process based on Gannon's comments Wednesday. While Weaver continues to battle his oblique issue, expect Zach Pascal and Chris Moore to see increased reps in the Cardinals' WR room.

Chase returned to practice Wednesday amid ongoing contract negotiations, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.

Chase had resumed practicing with teammates by the end of August before sitting out Cincinnati's most recent three sessions, so his presence Wednesday seems like a step in the right direction. It's unclear whether Chase was limited at practice in any capacity. The Bengals are have two more official practices scheduled prior to Sunday's season opener against the Patriots.

Hopkins (knee) was present for practice Wednesday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

It's a good sign that Hopkins is on the field as the Titans begin their practice week ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Bears. The team will release its first Week 1 injury report Wednesday, when the extent of Hopkins' participation will be known.

Hopkins (knee) is expected to practice Wednesday, but head coach Brian Callahan said he's unsure how much the wide receiver will do, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Hopkins looks as though he'll be a limited participant as he works his way back from the knee strain he suffered at the end of July. No reports emerged in August suggesting that Hopkins practiced at any point during the month, so the Titans could restrict his workload this Sunday at Chicago if he ends up playing. Should Hopkins end up inactive, wideout Treylon Burks would likely fill in alongside Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd.

Olszewski (groin) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.

Olszewski had his offseason program derailed, first sidelined by a foot injury suffered during spring practices, then the current groin injury. The 27-year-old is expected to operate as the Giants' primary return man if he proves himself healthy enough to suit up Sunday against the Vikings. If not, Darius Slayton will likely be called upon to handle the role.

Nailor is dealing with an ankle injury and may have practice limitations this week, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell suggested Wednesday that he won't have a good idea until later in the week about the wideout's availability for Sunday's season opener at the Giants. After missing most of last season with hamstring injuries and then a concussion, Nailor seemingly won Minnesota's No. 3 receiver job this summer, emerging ahead of Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson and Trent Sherfield. The good news for Minnesota is that O'Connell sounded more optimistic about the status of No. 2 receiver Jordan Addison, who has been bothered by an ankle sprain since mid-August.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Addison (ankle) is in a "good spot" and should be a full practice participant by the end of the week, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Addison was limited at Monday's practice, and he has be listed as limited again when the Vikings release their first official Week 1 injury report later Wednesday. He sprained his ankle during practice Aug. 14, which means he'll be 25 days removed from the initial injury when the Vikings face the Giants this Sunday. O'Connell apparently is optimistic about Addison's odds of playing, but fantasy managers should still have a backup plan in place.

Iosivas continues to turn heads in practice, and quarterback Joe Burrow has suggested that the receiver will have a big season, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Iosivas looks like the Bengals' first choice as their No. 3 receiver, well ahead of highly touted rookie Jermaine Burton. That might flip over the course of the season, but Iosivas is the better bet to replicate Tyler Boyd's production.

Chase was spotted in uniform ahead of Wednesday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The extent of Chase's participation in practice won't be known until later Wednesday, when the Bengals release their first injury report of 2024. In any case, the wideout's initial presence prior to the session is a positive indicator. Cincinnati has three practices scheduled ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Patriots.

Toney left the Seahawks facilities without a deal after visiting the team Tuesday, and he's expected to visit at least one more team before deciding where to sign, Justin Melo of USA Today reports.

Toney, who was waived by the Chiefs amid roster cuts after a disappointing 2023 season with the team, is likely in consideration for a practice squad spot with Seattle. The Seahawks only currently have Cody White as a receiver on the practice squad, while the team's active roster boasts a deep unit headlined by DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett (leg) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Before making a decision Toney is expected to meet with another undisclosed franchise.