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Chrest and the Packers have agreed to terms on a deal, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

This move comes after Chrest had a successful tryout in Green Bay. The undrafted free agent was an All-WAC Second-Team selection during his final collegiate season at Sam Houston State. He recorded a 4.35 40-yard dash at his Pro Day and will look to use that speed to his advantage and turn some heads in camp.

Grant (Achilles) participated in Tuesday's practice and took his most reps to date, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.

Grant, who sustained a torn Achilles last year during training camp, participated in both kick and punt return drills. With Marquise Goodwin (illness) on the active/non-football illness list, Grant could receive additional opportunities on offense in camp and during preseason games. He and Jaelon Darden, who also participated in return drills Tuesday, are in the mix for what appears to be the same role, that of a fifth or sixth receiver that can also help in the return game.

Knowles (undisclosed) has reverted to the Vikings reserve/non-football injury list, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

After getting waived with a non-football injury designation Monday, Knowles ultimately went unclaimed. As a result, he will need to reach an injury settlement with Minnesota once his health is up to par in order to have the opportunity to play again this season. The undrafted free agent recorded 48 receptions for 725 yards and two touchdowns during his senior season at Kansas State.

The Broncos signed Williams on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Williams will now return to Denver, where he signed as an undrafted free agent in June only to be released a week later. The 6-foot-4 receiver will look to compete for a roster spot after recording 28 catches for 435 yards and two touchdowns during his lone season at UNLV.

The Bears placed Pettis (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday.

Pettis will start training camp on the sideline due to an undisclosed injury. The 2018 second-round pick played in all 17 games for the Bears last season, catching 19 of 41 targets for 245 yards and three touchdowns, but he could find himself competing for a roster spot once healthy due to the additions of DJ Moore and Tyler Scott.

Isabella was released by the Ravens on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Isabella signed with the Ravens' practice squad in October and was elevated to the active roster twice before the conclusion of the 2022 campaign, but he will now look for a new squad ahead of the 2023 campaign. The 2019 second-round pick by the Cardinals has struggled to be productive over his four-year NFL career, so he'll look to turn that around wherever he ends up next.

Shepard (knee) is on the active/PUP list to start training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports that Shepard has looked good this summer and may not stay on the PUP list for long. The 30-year-old has been the Giants' primary slot receiver whenever healthy for the past half-decade, but he's always struggled with injuries and now finds himself coming back from major surgery (ACL tear) for a second straight year -- this time in an offense that also has Parris Campbell and Wan'Dale Robinson (ACL) as slot options.

The Giants placed Crowder (calf) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

This would seem to suggest Crowder injured his calf while away from the team sometime between spring work and the start of training camp. He can be activated at any time. Crowder broke his ankle in Week 4 of last season with the Bills and missed the rest of the year. He inked a one-year deal with the Giants in the offseason and isn't guaranteed a roster spot, so the veteran slot man needs to get healthy.

Robinson (knee) is on the active/PUP list to start training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The same goes for veteran WR Sterling Shepard, who is also coming back from an ACL tear suffered last season. Not much has been reported on Robinson's recovery, and it's not 100 percent clear how he'll fit into the offense once he's healthy given how many other options the Giants have to play the slot. Then again, Robinson is a recent second-round pick (2022) who flashed as a rookie, so the team should figure out getting him the ball if he looks promising once he's back in practice. For now, Robinson will be limited to individual work and team meetings while he's on the PUP list, with the Giants able to activate him for practice at any time.

James is a candidate to see more reps in Kansas City's offense with Kadarius Toney (knee) sidelined, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

James signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Super Bowl champs this offseason after he led the Giants in receptions in 2022, tallying a career-high 57 receptions for 569 yards and five touchdowns. If Toney continues to have trouble staying healthy, James could have an even better year ahead of him in an elite offense with Patrick Mahomes at the helm.