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K.J. Osborn is listed as the No. 2 wide receiver ahead of Addison on Minnesota's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason. Osborn may get more snaps this season as the team's "F" receiver as he'll frequently be used as a blocker, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Osborn may also be listed ahead of Addison to begin the preseason as the team may give deference to the veteran. It's also possible Osborn plays more snaps on offense this year, but Addison gets more targets. Addison has looked sharp in camp so far with good chemistry with quarterback Kirk Cousins, so we wouldn't be too worried about this early preseason listing. Still, Addison's ability to be used in run blocking could be something to watch to ensure he gets more playing time.

Osborn is listed as the No. 2 wide receiver on Minnesota's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason. Osborn may get more snaps this season as the team's "F" receiver, as he'll frequently be used as a blocker, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Osborn may also be listed ahead of Jordan Addison to begin the preseason, as the team may give deference to the veteran. It's also possible Osborn plays more snaps on offense this year but Addison gets more targets. Either way, we wouldn't change our outlook on either player from this early preseason listing.

The Saints have "no concerns" about Shaheed's availability for Week 1, despite the fact that a groin injury is expected to keep him out for most of the team's preseason slate, Nick Underhill and Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football report.

While Shaheed look as though he'll need a few weeks to make a full recovery from the groin issue, he's expected to be available for New Orleans' Sept. 10 season opener against the Titans. In 12 games last season, the 24-year-old recorded a 28-488-2 receiving line on 34 targets. Once healthy, Shaheed should have a chance to remain a key cog in a Saints receiving corps that features Chris Olave and Michael Thomas as the top two options.

General manager Brett Veach said Monday that he expects Toney (knee) to be available for the Chiefs' season opener Sept. 7 against the Lions, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Veach said the same about Isiah Pacheco (hand/shoulder), noting that he "feels pretty good" about the running back and Toney being ready to play Week 1, "barring no setbacks." Toney, who tore his meniscus during the opening practice of training camp, recently underwent a procedure to address the injury, and, at this time, is without a timetable for returning to the field. Once healthy, Toney is a candidate to emerge as the top option in a Kansas City wideout corps that also includes Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore, Rashee Rice, Richie James and Justin Watson.

Shaheed (groin) didn't practice Monday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Shaheed is expected to miss a few weeks, but at this stage there are no concerns regarding the wideout's Week 1 status. That said, it seems safe to assume that Shaheed will miss the Saints' first couple of preseason games, at a minimum.

DuBose (undisclosed) has passed his physical and been activated off the Packers' active/non-football injury list, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

DuBose, a seventh-round selection by the Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft, is competing for a depth wide receiver role in Green Bay. If he were to ultimiately make enough of impression to land on the 53-man roster, he would likely be a candidate to contribute on special teams as well.

Bateman (foot) remains on the active/PUP list, but he was spotted running on an adjacent field during practice Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

This is the first time Bateman has been spotted working during practice since undergoing a cortisone shot earlier this offseason, so it certainly can be considered a positive development. However, it remains unclear when the wideout will be able to participate in practice again. On Friday, head coach John Harbaugh said Bateman "has a chance to be out there pretty soon," but that quote doesn't offer a specific return timeline, either. For now, it appears fantasy managers will just have to play the wait-and-see game.

Thompson returned to practice Sunday after missing time due to a concussion, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Thompson joined Buffalo in May after going undrafted out of Arizona State. He will now return to trying to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster.

Jones (shoulder) returned to practice Monday, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Jones suffered a shoulder injury Thursday but has regained health after a short absence. The rookie fourth-round pick out of Purdue is slated to make his NFL debut when the Bengals take on the Packers in preseason play Friday.

Waddle's route running has been a highlight at training camp, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Waddle played through a number of lingering injuries in 2022, but he's shown no signs of being anything less than in full form this offseason. It remains to be seen whether the standout receiver will suit up for preseason action, or whether Miami's first-team offense will get most of its reps leading up to the regular season in practice. Whatever the case, Waddle remains clearly atop the Dolphins' receiving depth chart alongside Tyreek Hill. The wideout tandem looks primed for a dominant target share from Tua Tagovailoa, while all of Robbie Chosen, Cedrick Wilson and Braxton Berrios could mix in for No. 3 reps.