NFL Player News
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Hunter Renfrow WR | CAR
Raiders' Hunter Renfrow: Returns to practice
Renfrow, who left practice early Wednesday with an unspecified issue, participated in Thursday's minicamp session, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
With Renfrow past the concussion and oblique issues that caused him to miss seven games last season, the 27-year-old is in line to work in a Raiders wide receiver corps that also includes fellow returnee Davante Adams, free-agent addition Jakobi Meyers and rookie third-rounder Tre Tucker. There had been some speculation that the slot man might be traded this offseason, but Reed notes that nothing is imminent on that front. As long as Renfrow sticks around, he'll have a chance to bounce back from his subpar 2022 stat line (36/330/2 in 10 games) in an offense slated to be helmed by Jimmy Garoppolo, provided the veteran's recovery from a foot injury goes smoothly.
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DeAndre Hopkins WR | BAL
DeAndre Hopkins: In line to visit Patriots
Hopkins is reportedly slated to meet with the Patriots next week, Evan Lazar of the team's official site notes.
The report relays that Hopkins, who was recently let go by the Cardinals, also plans to visit the Titans and potentially other teams in addition to the Patriots. If Hopkins ends up signing with New England, Lazar suggests that that the 31-year-old "would immediately give (the team's) offense a legit "X" receiver who would draw top coverage assignments, alter defensive game plans, and establish a proper pecking order in the Pats passing game." For now the Patriots' wideout corps is headed by JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker, Tyquan Thornton and Kendrick Bourne, though if Hopkins entered the mix, it's possible that the team could consider moving on from either Parker or Bourne, according to Dakota Randall of NESN.com.
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DJ Chark WR | ATL
Panthers' DJ Chark: Upgraded to team drills Thursday
Chark (ankle) participated in team drills at Thursday's practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
It was Chark's first action in 11-on-11 work since undergoing an offseason cleanup procedure on his ankle. He had been participating in individual work last week. Signed to a one-year deal by Carolina, Chark is expected to fill an outside, deep-threat role opposite Terrace Marshall with fellow veteran Adam Thielen manning the slot.
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Tyreek Hill WR | MIA
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill: Dealing with minor injury
Coach Mike McDaniel said Hill (undisclosed) has been limited in OTAs due to "some minor injury," New England Sports Network reports.
Hill's injury doesn't appear to be of any serious concern for the Dolphins, but it will be worth monitoring as offseason activities progress. McDaniel also said Hill is "night and day ahead of where he was last year with regard to the offense, and has his mind set on improving and being even better from last year," though it's hard to ask for better production than a 2022 campaign which saw the 29-year-old notch career-highs in terms of both catches (119) and receiving yards (1,710). Of course, should McDaniel's scheme build on itself heading into Year 2, and if Tua Tagovailoa manages an injury-free season, the sky will be the limit for Hill, along with co-star wideout Jaylen Waddle.
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Brandon Smith WR | PIT
Cardinals' Brandon Smith: Heading to Arizona
Smith is slated to sign with the Cardinals, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Smith, who previously spent time with the Cowboys, saw action in the XFL last year. With the Cardinals, he'll have a chance to compete for a depth spot in a receiving corps that is currently headlined by Marquise Brown and Rondale Moore.
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Demarcus Robinson WR | SF
Rams' Demarcus Robinson: Heading to Los Angeles
Robinson agreed to a contract with the Rams on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 28-year-old underwent surgery to address a sports hernia in February, and he's presumably now healthy. Robinson spent last season in Baltimore and had 48 receptions for 458 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games. The Rams' don't have much for established wideouts behind Cooper Kupp, so Robinson could earn a sizable role with a strong showing in training camp. Also in the team's wide receiver mix are returnees Van Jefferson, Ben Skowronek and Tutu Atwell, as well as 2023 fifth-rounder Puka Nacua.
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CeeDee Lamb WR | DAL
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb: No concern over leg issue
Lamb, who appeared to be favoring his left leg after making a catch in Wednesday's minicamp practice, isn't in line to participate in Thursday's session, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
While the Cowboys plan to err on the side of caution with Lamb in the team's last practice prior to training camp, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News relays that coach Mike McCarthy noted Thursday that he had "no concern" about Lamb's health. Once the 2020 first-rounder resumes practicing next month, he'll be in line to reprise his role as the top option in a Dallas wideout corps that also includes fellow returnee Michael Gallup as well as newcomer Brandin Cooks.
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Quez Watkins WR | PHI
Eagles' Quez Watkins: Impresses at OTAs
Coach Nick Sirianni singled out Watkins on Friday as a player that's stood out during OTAs, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
The 2020 sixth-round pick operated as Philadelphia's No. 3 wideout last year and caught 33 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns, but his role for 2023 appeared a bit more in flux after the club signed Olamide Zaccheaus in April. Watkins' strong spring performance should put him in a good place for the start of training camp, though neither he or Zaccheaus is likely to be a major contributor in the passing game with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith dominating the target share.
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CeeDee Lamb WR | DAL
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb: Leg issue downplayed
Lamb (leg) is reportedly fine following his exit from Wednesday's minicamp practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Per Mickey Spagnola of the Cowboys' official site, Lamb appeared to be favoring his left leg after landing awkwardly while making a catch during Wednesday's session, but the issue doesn't look like anything serious and shouldn't impact Lamb's status for next month's training camp. This coming season, the 2020 first-rounder is in line to continue to head a Dallas pass-catching corps that bid adieu to TE Dalton Schultz this offseason while adding veteran wideout Brandin Cooks. In 17 games in 2022, Lamb paced the team with 107 catches for 1,359 yards and nine TDs on 156 targets.
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Darnell Mooney WR | NYG
Bears' Darnell Mooney: Should be cleared for training camp
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Mooney (ankle) will be ready for training camp, barring a setback, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.
Mooney hasn't been available for any of the Bears' offseason workouts while rehabbing from the season-ending ankle surgery he underwent last November. Eberflus has maintained a positive outlook on the wideout's recovery, and Mooney appears to be on track to be 100 percent by Week 1. The 2020 fifth-round pick's target share is expected to take a hit in 2023 after the addition of DJ Moore, but Mooney should still operate as Chicago's top deep threat. Meanwhile, Moore, Chase Claypool and Cole Kmet are expected to draw most of the short and intermediate looks from quarterback Justin Fields.