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Tipton reeled in his only target for six yards during Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Falcons.

Tipton played a season-high 39 percent of offensive snaps Week 4. But, this didn't translate to more targets, as the undrafted rookie out of Yale has now totaled five targets while appearing in each of the first four games this season. He's still seen consistent playing time behind top three wideouts Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed and Cedrick Wilson so far, so Tipton's role could increase if any of these starters miss time with injury at some point in the future. The Saints will have an extra day of prep before the Week 5 matchup against the Chiefs on Monday night.

Shepard reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Shepard was afforded a large workload in his second appearance of the season Sunday against the Eagles with Jalen McMillan (hamstring) inactive and Trey Palmer suffering a concussion in the contest. On his 50 (of 77) offensive snaps, Shepard hauled in three of five targets for 51 yards, which mostly was fueled by a 30-yard catch. With all of Mike Evans (knee/calf), McMillan and Palmer estimated as non-participants and Kameron Johnson (ankle) listed as limited on Monday's injury report, Shepard is poised for another expanded look in the Buccaneers offense for Thursday's game at Atlanta, assuming he's elevated again from the practice squad.

Campbell reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

With both A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) sidelined Week 4, Campbell earned his biggest workload of the season yet Sunday at Tampa Bay, finishing second among Eagles wide receivers behind Jahan Dotson (49 snaps) with 48 of 57 offensive snaps. Campbell paced the position group with four catches (on four targets), which he turned into 17 yards and one touchdown. Philadelphia has a Week 5 bye, giving Brown and Smith time in their respective recoveries to get healthy before the team's next game Sunday, Oct. 13 against the Browns. The Eagles also have used three elevations on Campbell, meaning he must be signed to the active roster in order to contribute Week 6 and beyond.

Ross reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Elevated for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Ross played 12 offensive snaps for the Eagles and caught one of two targets for six yards as the fourth wideout with A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) out.

Smith reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Smith was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss to the Bears, most notably returning one punt for 17 yards while playing 10 snaps with the special-teams unit. He failed to record any stats on offense, playing two snaps in the contest. Smith can be elevated one more time before Los Angeles would have to sign him to its active roster.

Bachman reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Bachman was elevated ahead of Sunday's win over the Browns, recording two tackles (one solo) on kick coverage while playing nine snaps with the special-teams unit. The wide receiver played one offensive snap, failing to record any stats. He'll look to earn another shot with the active roster down the road.

Conley has an oblique injury and is listed as day-to-day by 49ers' coach Kyle Shanahan, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Conley has served as San Francisco's fourth receiver behind Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings has just one catch for four yards this season. Jacob Cowing and Ronnie Bell are the next receivers up on the depth chart behind him. First-round pick Ricky Pearsall (chest) could also return from the reserve/non-football injury list this week.

Cowing (shoulder) is considered day-to-day after being injured in Sunday's win over the Patriots, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

A fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Cowing has played just four offensive snaps and 15 on special teams through four games. He's yet to see a target on offense but has returned six punts for 32 yards. Kyle Juszczyk handled punt-return duties after Cowing's injury Sunday.

Sims wasn't targeted over two offensive snaps, returned two punts for 10 yards and muffed a punt in Sunday's 24-20 win over Jacksonville.

After the Jaguars' initial drive of the game stalled, Sims had the mishap on a punt return, putting the visitors in business at Houston's two-yard line. From there, Trevor Lawrence found rookie Brian Thomas in the end zone for an early 7-0 lead. Sims has operated as the Texans' primary returner of punts and also handles kickoffs as well. That he was back returning kicks following the miscue suggests his return role still is intact. Sims also played on offense for first time in four games, as Houston was without Tank Dell (chest).

Williams (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's game against the Seahawks.

The wide receiver missed the last two games with an abdomen injury but was not listed on the injury report as of Thursday. Williams has yet to appear in a game this season. The Illinois product signed with Detroit as an undrafted free agent in May.