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Franklin failed to reel in his only target while adding a five-yard carry in Monday night's 31-10 loss to Kansas City.

The 23-year-old was only on the field for 17 of the team's 51 offensive snaps, which was fewer than Pat Bryant (30) along with starters Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle at wide receiver. Franklin emerged as a go-to option for quarterback Bo Nix in 2025, catching 65 of 104 targets for 709 yards and six scores, but with the addition of Waddle in the offseason, his role appears to be significantly reduced.

Bryant caught four of six targets for 42 yards in Monday night's 31-10 loss to Kansas City.

Bryant was on the field for 30 of the team's 51 offensive snaps, trailing only Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle at wide receiver. The 23-year-old led the team in targets in the loss, and he'll look to build on this performance against Jacksonville in Week 2.

The Jets signed Johnson to the practice squad Tuesday.

Johnson failed to crack the Cowboys' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but the 2020 fifth-rounder will get a new opportunity with the Jets on the practice squad, along with fellow wideout Sterling Shepard. First-round wide receiver Omar Cooper is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury, so both Johnson and Shepard are candidates to be elevated to the Jets' active roster for Week 2 against the Packers on Sunday if Cooper is ruled out.

The Eagles signed Covey to the active roster Tuesday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Covey returned four punts for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Commanders. The wide receiver's production on special teams has now earned him a spot on the 53-man roster. It remains to be seen if Covey has earned additional responsibilities for next Sunday's game against the Titans.

The Ravens signed Larvadain to the practice squad Tuesday.

Larvadain failed to make the Browns' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he'll get a new opportunity with an AFC North division foe in the Ravens. Rookie third-round wideout Ja'Kobi Lane is set to undergo surgery to repair a fractured wrist that he sustained in Baltimore's Week 1 win over Indianapolis, and with both Zay Flowers (hamstring) and Devontez Walker (groin) working through injuries, Larvadain could be promoted to the active roster for Sunday's home tilt against New Orleans.

The Panthers waived Horn on Tuesday.

The wide receiver played 14 offensive snaps in the Panthers' 59-37 loss to the Bears last Sunday. Horn was unable to catch his only target but did log 101 kick-return yards and 17 punt return yards over 12 special-teams snaps. The wide receiver will likely end up back with the Panthers on the practice squad if he can clear waivers.

The Chargers placed Lambert-Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Lambert-Smith suffered a significant hamstring injury during the Chargers' Week 1 loss against the Cardinals, warranting a stint on the IR. As such, the second-year pro will be required to miss at least the next four games and is eligible to return for Week 6 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 18, though he may need more time to recover. Gary Jennings was signed to the Chargers' 53-man roster in a corresponding move.

The Chargers signed Jennings to a contract Tuesday.

Jennings was cut from the Chargers' practice squad Sept. 7, but he's back with the team on the 53-man roster to add depth at wide receiver after KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. Jennings has not played in a regular-season game since 2019 as a member of the Dolphins, but he could see some reps in the Chargers' Week 2 tilt against the Raiders on Sunday if one or both of Ladd McConkey (ribs) and Derius Davis (undisclosed) were ruled out.

The Jets signed Shepard to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Shepard failed to make the Texans' 53-man roster at the end of training camp after signing with the team Aug. 21. He'll get a fresh opportunity with the Jets, and he's a candidate to be elevated to the active roster for Week 2 against the Jets if rookie first-rounder Omar Cooper (ankle) is unable to play. Shepard appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Buccaneers in 2025, finishing with a 39-371-1 receiving line on 53 targets while adding four carries for 19 yards.

Lane (wrist) is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, potentially as soon as Wednesday, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Lane suffered a fractured wrist in the Ravens' Week 1 win over the Colts on Sunday, and now that he's set for surgery, the rookie is hoping to miss only "about a month," according to Zenitz. With Zay Flowers (hamstring) also less than 100 percent, the Ravens could be dipping into their wideout depth early in the 2026 campaign. Rashod Bateman, Chris Moore and LaJohntay Wester picked up the slack against Indy, but Devontez Walker (groin) and rookie Elijah Sarratt could join the mix Sunday against the Saints.