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Hyatt (hamstring) did some drills at rookie minicamp but didn't participate in 7-on-7s, Paul Schwartz of the NY Post reports.

Hyatt hurt his hamstring at the NFL Combine, but only after running a 4.40 40 time and posting a 133-inch broad jump and 40-inch vertical. The rookie third-round pick reportedly is working on gaining weight after checking in at only 176 pounds at the combine, recently noting that he's up to 180 and wants to play at about 190. Hyatt should be cleared for training camp, if not spring practices, and he could challenge Darius Slayton or Isaiah Hodgins for perimeter snaps early on.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach believes Toney has a "vertical game" and can become more than a "gadget guy", ESPN's Adam Teicher reports.

The Chiefs traded for the 2021 first-round pick in late October and put him in a part-time role that included 17 targets (7.3 aDOT), 10 punt returns and five carries in seven regular-season games. The nagging lower-body injuries that limited Toney in New York carried over to Kansas City, but he ultimately had a big hand in the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory with his eight total snaps in the big game including a five-yard TD catch and 65-yard punt return (both in the fourth quarter). He's now one of the top candidates to start at wide receiver for KC in 2023, along with Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Richie James, 2022 second-round pick Skyy Moore and 2023 second-rounder Rashee Rice. While Toney's 4.39 speed has mostly been on display with the ball in his hands to this point in his career, Veach seems to think the third-year wideout can have more of an impact running routes behind defenses and catching deep throws from Patrick Mahomes in 2023.

Jefferson could earn a larger role in 2023, as he's been healthy this offseason and is now the second-most experienced WR on the Rams' roster, Stu Jackson of the team's official website reports.

Jefferson had knee surgeries last spring and again in August, delaying his 2022 debut until Week 8 and leading to limited playing time in his first few games. He then played 46 or more snaps in each of the Rams' final eight contests and averaged 2.6 catches for 42.8 yards and 0.25 TDs on 4.5 targets. The numbers weren't bad given that he mostly played with backup QBs rather than Matthew Stafford, and Jefferson hopes things will go better this year with both him and Stafford healthy after injuries kept them off the practice field last spring/summer. Jefferson enters the final year of his rookie contract as a clear favorite for the No. 2 receiver role behind Cooper Kupp, if only because there's a glaring lack of both talent and experience in the WR room otherwise.

Demus has inked a deal with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent Saturday.

In Demus' five years with Maryland, he accumulated 128 receptions for 2,008 yards and 14 touchdowns, with his most productive year coming his sophomore season (41-625-6). Baltimore's new and improved wide receiver room will be tough to crack, so expect Demus to compete for a spot on the practice squad ahead of the upcoming season.

Mooney was recently spotted running during spring workouts and appears to be recovering well from his season-ending ankle injury, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Chicago's top receiver suffered an ankle injury in Week 12 of last season that kept him out for the remainder of the year, but his recovery seems to be going well. Before the injury, the now fourth-year wide receiver was leading the team with 493 yards, 61 targets and 40 receptions in what was a down year compared to his previous season, when he had 1,055 yards, 140 targets and 81 receptions. In the ensuing months, Chicago acquired wide receivers Chase Claypool and DJ Moore and addressed its poor offensive line play, drafting tackle Darnell Wright 10th overall and signing guard Nate Davis in an effort to assist starting quarterback Justin Fields. While Mooney won't be the target hog he used to be due with Chicago's new and improved weapons, he could be more potent on a per-play basis.

Jets coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Davis "will be on this team" in 2023, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Between a busy offseason for the Jets and Davis' non-guaranteed $10.5 million base salary, the 28-year-old wideout has been oft-mentioned as a potential cap casualty. The Jets traded WR Elijah Moore to Cleveland in late March, but only after signing Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman, and they later added Randall Cobb to give QB Aaron Rodgers another one of his former receivers from Green Bay. Saleh pointed to Davis' blocking and "big boy catches" as reasons he'd stay with the Jets, but it still won't be much of a surprise if the front office has other ideas. Davis has played 22 of a possible 34 games since joining the Jets, catching 66 of 123 targets (53.7 percent) for 1,028 yards (15.6 YPR, 8.4 YPT) and six touchdowns. The rate numbers aren't bad considering the lousy QB play he's dealt with, but $10.5 million is a lot to pay for a receiver who isn't even guaranteed a full-time role.

Gipson signed a contract with the Jets as an undrafted free agent Friday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Gipson had a very successful four-year collegiate career with Stephen F. Austin, recording more than 4,000 receiving yards and 37 touchdowns over 44 games. He'll now attempt to impress the Jets and earn a roster spot in 2023, though he seems likeliest to latch on to a team's practice squad to start his career.

Ngata signed a contract with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent Friday.

Ngata will head to Philadelphia after four seasons with Clemson, most recently recording 41 catches for 526 yards and two touchdowns in 2022. The 6-foot-3 wide receiver will now look to compete for a roster spot in 2023 with the Eagles, though he seems likeliest to start his career as a practice-squad option.

Haselwood signed a contract with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent Friday.

Haselwood will head to Philadelphia after he had an impressive senior season at Arkansas in 2022, reeling in 59 catches for 702 yards and three scores over 12 games. The wide receiver will compete with players like Greg Ward and Britain Covey for a roster spot heading into the 2023 campaign.

Hart signed a contract with the Falcons on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Hart spent the first three seasons of his career in Seattle, but he'll now find a new opportunity in Atlanta, who have already added Scotty Miller and Mack Hollins to their receiver corps this offseason. Hart suited up just nine times in 2022, missing some action due to a hamstring injury, but he also found himself inactive as a coach's decision multiple times. He'll now work to earn and maintain a regular role with the Falcons in 2023.