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Williams (suspension) left Wednesday's practice early due to an apparent right hamstring injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Williams was able to walk to the locker room under his own power, according to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com. The second-year wideout, who is already facing a six-game suspension to begin the season, missed time earlier in training camp due to a minor leg injury. After missing most of his rookie season while recovering from an ACL tear, Williams can scarce afford to miss many of the preseason reps remaining ahead of Week 1.

St. Brown suffered a lower leg injury early at Wednesday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

St. Brown has been working with the Lions' training staff since leaving the practice field, but the team has yet to provide an update about the third-year wideout's health. With Jameson Williams (hamstring) also having gotten nicked up Wednesday, any negative news about St. Brown would be especially devastating for Detroit's offense. However, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site relays that St. Brown is attempting to work through the issue and return to the practice field before Wednesday's session ends.

Gage was carted off the practice field Wednesday due to an apparent non-contact injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Gage missed some time due to a lower leg issue earlier in training camp, but he now appears to have sustained a more severe injury. The Buccaneers have yet to provide an official update on Gage's status, but non-contact injuries aren't often minor. As long as Gage is sidelined, Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins and David Moore could see more reps behind the team's top two wideouts, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Ross (leg) returned to practice Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Ross left practice Tuesday with a leg injury, but he's already back on the field in full pads. The second-year wideout seems to have avoided an injury scare, though it's possible the Chiefs could still hold out of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals as a matter of cautious. After spending his entire first professional season in 2022 recovering from a foot injury, Ross is competing to earn a roster spot and a role in Kansas City's wideout room.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Waddle (abdomen) won't participate in joint practices with the Texans this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

McDaniel tempered concerns by saying that Waddle wants to practice, but the team has decided to be cautious with the wideout, per Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site. Still, fantasy managers will be anxious to see the third-year wideout back as a full practice participant soon, with just under a month remaining before the Sept. 10 season opener against the Chargers. Waddle is dealing with an abdomen injury sustained in practices last week, and he looks likely to sit out the Dolphins' upcoming preseason game Saturday in Houston.

According to Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com, Edwards did not improve his chances to make the Saints' final 53-man roster during Sunday's 26-24 preseason win against Kansas City.

Edwards played the most snaps of any Saints wideout in Sunday's contest (34), catching three of his five targets for 37 yards. The 24-year-old ultimately played all of his snaps during the second half as part of the New Orleans' third-string offense piloted by rookie quarterback Jake Haener. The release of James Washington on Tuesday should help Edwards' chances of making the final 53-man roster, but he'll likely have to make some more standout plays this preseason if he wants to secure a spot ahead of Keith Kirkwood, Lynn Bowden, Kawaan Baker and others in New Orleans' wide receiver corps.

The Raiders signed Zuber on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Zuber spent last summer with the Raiders before being part of final cuts. He was back with Las Vegas earlier this offseason but was let go in April. Zuber knows coach Josh McDaniels' system well after appearing in four games for the Patriots in 2020.

Washington was released by the Saints on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Washington linked up with New Orleans in May, but he was unable to make enough of an impact to remain in contention for a roster spot. The 27-year-old has yet to match his second pro season, where he garnered a reputation as a downfield threat and averaged 16.7 yards-per-catch on 44 receptions for 735 yards. He'll now work to find a new opportunity.

St. Brown is likely competing with rookie Tyler Scott for the Bears' No. 4 wide receiver role, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

St. Brown gives the Bears a strong blocking option from the wide receiver spot, which is something the team needs. However, with Chicago having invested a fourth-round pick on Scott, his speed may make him a rotational deep threat. With both expected to make the regular-season roster, they likely will have different roles based on situation.

Jones muffed a punt in the Bears' first preseason game, and he may be battling to earn a roster spot, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

After Jones' miscue on the punt return, the coaching staff called it a teachable moment. But after a number of costly mistakes on special teams, the 2022 third-round pick may need a strong close to camp to lock down a roster spot. Jones was drafted because of his speed and potential as a returner, and he's not expected to be in consideration for any of the top-four receiver spots.