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Ngata signed with the Eagles' practice squad Wednesday.

Ngata missed out on a 53-man roster spot with the Eagles after he was waived Tuesday, but he'll remain in the organization ahead of the 2023 campaign. During his final collegiate season at Clemson, the undrafted rookie logged 41 receptions for 526 yards and two touchdowns.

The Patriots are expected to place Thornton (shoulder) on injured reserve prior to Week 1, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Assuming that's the case, Thornton would be in line to miss the first four weeks of the season and would presumably target a return to game action Oct. 8 versus the Saints. As the regular season approaches, the Patriots' wideout corps is led by JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker and Kendrick Bourne. Rookies Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte profile as the top reserve options.

The Titans are expected to place Philips (knee) on injured reserve prior to Week 1, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Once the transaction becomes official, Philips will be ineligible for the first four games of the season, with Oct. 8 at Indianapolis marking his earliest possible date for a 2023 debut. The 2022 fifth-round pick played only four games as a rookie while battling shoulder and hamstring injuries, but earlier this summer he seemed to have a shot at roles as the No. 3 receiver and punt returner. Philips' absence could leave return work available for undrafted rookie Kearis Jackson, while veterans Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Chris Moore are more likely to pick up snaps on offense.

Shakir (rib) returned to practice Wednesday, Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 Sports Radio reports.

Shakir is back healthy with almost two weeks to spare before the Sept. 11 regular-season opener against the Jets. The second-year wide receiver will now set his sights on seizing the third spot on Buffalo's depth chart behind Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. Deonte Harty and Trent Sherfield are Shakir's top challengers for the No. 3 role.

Robinson (knee) said after being reinstated from the active/PUP list Tuesday that he hopes to suit up Week 1 versus the Cowboys, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.

Robinson is participating in on-field drills Wednesday at what appeared to be full speed, according to Carroll. The second-year wideout is recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee that he had surgically repaired in December, so hoping to play Week 1 is ambitious but not out of the question. Still, even if Robinson can take the field versus Dallas, he may be on a limited snap count. The Giants have a deep group of wideouts competing for snaps, with Robinson battling for playing time with the likes of Isaiah Hodgins, Darius Slayton, Parris Campbell, Sterling Shepard and rookie Jalin Hyatt.

Pringle has a spot on Washington's initial 53-man roster, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

The Commanders are carrying seven wide receivers, including undrafted rookie Mitchell Tinsley. That may not last, but it's not a total shock given that No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin (toe) is uncertain for Week 1 against the Cardinals. Pringle likely would be only fourth or fifth on the depth chart even if McLaurin were to miss the game.

Tinsley has a spot on Washington's initial 53-man roster, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Tinsley survived cutdown day and the first round of waivers, riding a strong preseason (6-129-1) to a spot on the team despite going undrafted in April. He's on the old side for a rookie, turning 24 in September, and is more likely to get snaps on special teams than offense this season.

The Colts released McKenzie on Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

The move doesn't come as a total shock, given the lack of guaranteed money on McKenzie's one-year contract. Rookie Josh Downs locked down the No. 3 wideout job for Indianapolis, and he and cornerback Dallis Flowers can handle any return work that might otherwise have gone to McKenzie.

Thornton (shoulder) isn't practicing Wednesday and may soon be placed on injured reserve, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Thornton is in danger of missing the start of the season but should be healthy at some point this fall. It isn't clear Thornton would be handling a key role even if healthy, as he appeared to slide down the receiver depth chart this summer even before missing practice. The Patriots have three veterans starters in JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker and Kendrick Bourne, plus two sixth-round rookies in Demario Douglas (shoulder) and Kayshon Boutte.

Bobo earned a spot on Seattle's initial 53-man roster, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Bobo recorded 57-817-7 receiving line at UCLA in 2022 but then ran a 4.99-second 40-yard dash during the pre-draft process, resulting in him going undrafted in the spring. He caught on with Seattle and impressed during training camp and finished with the 14th-most receiving yards (125) among all players this preseason, earning a depth spot with the Seahawks to open the season. He might even get some snaps Week 1, given all the other injuries the Seahawks have at wide receiver behind starters DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.