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Watkins was waived by the Browns on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Watkins recorded more receiving yards than any other player in the preseason, but it wasn't enough for the UAB product to earn a role on Cleveland's 53-man roster.

The Panthers waived Smith on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Smith played in all 17 games for Carolina last season, recording a 22-296-2 receiving line on 41 targets while also contributing in the return game. He seems a likely candidate to earn a spot on the team's practice squad if another club doesn't claim him off waivers.

Carolina cut Wims on Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Wims inked with the Panthers in late July, but he couldn't earn a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster. The veteran wideout will look to latch on in a depth role elsewhere if he isn't brought back to Carolina's practice squad.

The Broncos waived Grimes on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Grimes inked with Denver as an undrafted free agent shortly after April's draft, so if the team wants to continue his development he could resurface on the practice squad. Otherwise, Grimes will need to begin looking for a similar opportunity elsewhere in the league.

The Broncos waived Washington on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Washington, a 2022 fifth-round pick, could realistically resurface on Denver's practice squad as long as he clears waivers. In 15 appearances as a rookie, he secured four of nine targets for two yards and logged five carries for 30 yards. With Tim Patrick (knee) out for the year and Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) in danger of missing serious time, emergency wide receiver depth will be significant for the Broncos.

Montgomery was waived by the Colts on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Montgomery split time between the Texans and Colts' practice squads last season, but he never made it to either team's active roster. The Austin Peay product is a practice squad candidate for Indianapolis, according to Pelissero.

Pimpleton was waived by the Giants on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Pimpleton spent last season on the team's practice squad then re-signed on a reserve/future deal in January. He'll likely be a candidate for the practice squad once again after being unable to secure a spot on the 53-man roster.

Harris was waived by Jacksonville on Tuesday, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

The 2021 fourth-round selection out of UCF signed with the Jaguars on May 12 before getting waived Tuesday. Harris was drafted by the Rams and appeared in 16 games throughout his young career, mostly playing as a special teams ace. The 26-year-old wideout has caught only one pass for six yards and a touchdown during his two years in the league. Now, he'll be forced to look for a new home ahead of the coming season.

Hammond was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Hammond joined Denver on Aug. 21 after participating in the XFL season with the DC Defenders. He'll now need to pursue a new opportunity if he wants to be with an NFL franchise this season.

Hightower was waived by the Chargers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houstonreports.

Hightower signed a reserve/future deal with the team in January after spending part of last season on their practice squad. He'll now have to pursue another opportunity.