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Reed caught both of his targets for 20 yards and added a six-yard punt return in Friday's 36-19 preseason win over the Bengals.

Reed caught one pass from starting quarterback Jordan Love and another from backup Sean Clifford. The rookie wide receiver also drew a pass interference penalty. It was encouraging to see Reed mix in with Love and the starters in his NFL debut, and the 2023 second-round pick out of Michigan State is projected to occupy a top-three role in Green Bay's receiving corps come the regular season. Reed will likely see plenty of action in the Packers' second preseason game against the Patriots on Aug. 19.

Moore sustained a rib injury during Friday's preseason contest against the Commanders, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

After the Browns' first possession, Moore went to the sideline tent before going to the locker room, where X-rays were returned negative. No matter, he didn't return to the game, finishing with an 18-yard run and a six-yard catch. Moore's next chance for exhibition action will arrive Thursday at Philadelphia.

Doubs caught both of his targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 36-19 preseason win over the Bengals.

Doubs capped Green Bay's second drive with a nine-yard touchdown catch, and the team's starters on offense subbed out after that point. The second-year wide receiver is expected to occupy a starting role in 2023 in an inexperienced Green Bay offense. Doubs will look to build on this encouraging performance in the team's second preseason game against the Patriots.

Coach Mike McDaniel said after Friday's 19-3 preseason loss to the Falcons that Waddle is "fine" following a midsection injury he suffered earlier this week, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Waddle left Wednesday's joint practice with Atlanta due to a health concern that McDaniel now has clarified. It's thus no surprise that Miami held out Waddle along with fellow wide receiver Tyreek Hill in its exhibition opener. The team likely will exercise caution with Waddle with the aim to get him some preseason action in one of its two final games before Week 1.

Watson caught two of three targets for six yards in Friday's 36-19 preseason win over the Bengals.

Watson played the first two drives along with other starters such as quarterback Jordan Love, but he posted a quiet performance while fellow second-year wide receiver Romeo Doubs got into the end zone on Green Bay's second drive. Watson still projects as Love's No. 1 target come the regular season, and they'll have a chance to improve their chemistry in Green Bay's second preseason game, Aug. 19 against the Patriots.

Miller caught his only target for nine yards in Friday's preseason win over the Dolphins.

After four seasons in Tampa Bay, Miller signed a one-year deal with Atlanta in the spring and was thought to be set as the No. 3 wideout behind Drake London and Mack Hollins. However, while the Falcons sat out all their main starters in the team's preseason opener, Miller actually saw brief action and caught his only pass from third-string QB Logan Woodside on the opening drive. He may not be as secure in his spot as was previously assumed, but unless another receiver makes a strong push in camp, Miller should head into Week 1 with a role in three-wide sets.

Burks has been impressive in training camp in working alongside DeAndre Hopkins, Joe Rexrode of The Athletic reports. Burks says he's much more confident and in better shape ahead of his second season, USA Today reports.

Rexrode says Burks is giving daily "breakout season" vibes in camp. Burks battled asthma and conditioning issues while missing practices in the offseason in 2022, but he has had a fully healthy camp this summer. He entered the offseason ready to be the No. 1 receiver but has moved to the No. 2 role after the late July signing of DeAndre Hopkins. Burks could still have a breakout season, as Hopkins could draw more of the defense's focus and open the field for Burks. Head coach Mike Vrabel has left the door open for some veterans to play in Saturday's preseason opener, but we'd expect Burks to sit out the contest.

Moore (undisclosed) went to the locker room during Friday's preseason game versus the Commanders, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

After the contest was delayed by more than an hour due to rain, Moore impressed after kickoff with an 18-yard end-around and a six-yard catch on his sole target. He then visited the sidelined medical tent before making his way off the field. The nature of Moore's injury is unknown, but this is a setback after his great play in the offseason program followed him into training camp.

Cooper isn't slated to play in Friday's preseason game against the Commanders, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Cooper also didn't play in last Thursday's Hall of Fame Game, so he'll have just two more chances to get some exhibition action before the regular season. With Cooper sidelined, Elijah Moore, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Cedric Tillman and David Bell, among others, will be the Browns' available wide receivers Friday.

Johnson has been declared out for the remainder of Friday's preseason game in Detroit due to a knee injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

According to Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record, Johnson was able to take a knee next to his wide receiver coach and did not appear to be in much distress, so there is reason for optimism going forward. He failed to bring in his only target prior to leaving the game. The 25-year-old is competing against a crowded receiver room for a depth role with the team this season.