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Thompson injured his shoulder in Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Thompson suffered the injury while making a 32-yard catch near the sidelines, where he "banged his shoulder," according to head coach Pete Carroll. The 27-year-old will now work to get healthy, so he can return to the field and continue his attempt to make the team's 53-man roster.

Metchie caught one of two targets for five yards in Saturday's 28-3 preseason loss to the Dolphins. He also returned one kickoff for 12 yards.

With Tank Dell (leg) sidelined, Metchie and Noah Brown were given opportunities to showcase themselves. Brown was on the field for Houston's first two drives before Metchie entered the game in the second quarter. On the kickoff return, Metchie fielded a squib kick as an up-man, and it does not appear the Texans are considering him for a return role. That indicates Metchie needs to make the team as a wideout, where the 2022 second-round draft pick is competing with Brown, Dell and Xavier Hutchinson behind the top two receivers on the depth chart, Nico Collins and Robert Woods.

Brown caught one of three targets for 14 yards in Saturday's 28-3 preseason loss to Miami.

Brown didn't get on the field for Houston's preseason opener last week against New England, but he took on a prominent role Saturday with Tank Dell sidelined due to a leg injury. Brown was on the field for the Texans' first possession, which began at the Miami seven-yard line, and targeted twice on the team's second possession, Houston's only scoring drive. All of his target activity was in the first half with C.J. Stroud at quarterback.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday that Moore (ribs) is expected to resume practicing, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Moore suffered a rib injury Aug. 11 and was diagnosed as day-to-day. If he's indeed able to get back on the practice field Sunday and handle more than individual drills, which he resumed participating in Tuesday, Moore could have a chance at gaining clearance in time to suit up for Cleveland's preseason finale in Kansas City this coming Saturday.

Aiyuk hauled in his lone target for 15 yards in Saturday's 21-20 preseason win over Denver.

Aiyuk got his first taste of action this preseason along with the rest of the starting wideouts Saturday. San Francisco also welcomed back starting quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) from injury, who found Aiyuk for a 15-yard gain on the first-team offense's lone drive. The 2020 first-round pick blossomed into a reliable fantasy option last season after posting a career-best 78-1,015-8 receiving line across 17 games. Deebo Samuel is still the 49ers' top option at wide receiver, but Aiyuk could narrow that gap if he takes another step forward heading into the fourth and final year of his rookie contract.

Smith-Njigba brought in all three targets for 58 yards in the Seahawks' 22-14 preseason win over the Cowboys on Saturday.

The rookie first-round pick tied for the team lead in receptions while setting the pace in receiving yards. Smith-Njigba did most of his damage on a game-long 48-yard grab, which came on a pass from Drew Lock on Seattle's third possession and took the ball to the Cowboys' one-yard line. Despite the narrowly missed scoring opportunity -- DeeJay Dallas punched it in from one yard out on the next play -- it was a second straight successful exhibition showing for the Ohio State product, who also recorded three catches in the preseason opener versus the Vikings.

Lockett (undisclosed) brought in his only target for six yards in the Seahawks' 22-14 preseason win over the Cowboys on Saturday night.

The veteran wideout had worked through some tightness earlier in training camp, but he was healthy enough to make his preseason debut Saturday. Lockett's one catch came on Seattle's first drive as he worked with starting quarterback Geno Smith, and it remains to be seen if either of the duo will play in next Saturday afternoon's exhibition finale versus the Packers.

Tolbert brought in four of six targets for 66 yards in the Cowboys' 22-14 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night.

Last year's third-round pick continued to offer hints he may be capable of putting a washout of a rookie season behind with his second straight impressive exhibition performance. The South Alabama product led the Cowboys in receptions, receiving yards and targets, pushing his line to 6-95-1 this preseason. Tolbert is essentially assured of a roster spot already, but another strong effort in the preseason finale against the Raiders next Saturday night could raise expectations of what he'll be capable of as the team's presumptive No. 4 receiver.

Reed took his lone reception (two targets) for a 19-yard touchdown in Saturday's preseason loss to New England.

Reed followed up his two-catch debut last week with his first touchdown as a pro on Saturday. It was also the Packers' first touchdown of the game, as the second-round selection continues to see some reps with the first-team offense. Reed will likely wind up occupying the third receiver/slot role behind Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs to begin the year, but the Michigan State product is making a case for more targets with his strong play early on.

Smith-Schuster made his preseason debut with the Patriots on Saturday, catching his lone target for one yard in a preseason tilt against the Packers.

Smith-Schuster's poor stat line shouldn't concern fantasy managers, as he is expected to start for New England after reviving his career with Kansas City last season. The veteran wideout missed some time during training camp with a minor knee injury, but he should be good to go for Week 1 after suiting up Saturday. The Patriots didn't make any other big additions at wideout, so expect Smith-Schuster to garner enough targets to provide consistent value in PPR and deeper formats.