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Valdes-Scantling was listed as a starting receiver on the Chiefs' unofficial depth chart released Wednesday, Blair Kerkhoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

Alongside Valdes-Scantling as a starting wideout is 2022 second-round pick Skyy Moore. With the status of Kadarius Toney (knee) in question for Week 1, Valdes-Scantling and Moore have been getting all of the first-team reps throughout training camp. Valdes-Scantling should have better chemistry with Patrick Mahomes in their second season together. The veteran wide receiver is looking to improve on his 42-687-2 receiving line from last season.

Wilson (ankle) was once again held out of team drills during Wednesday's practice, Eric Allen and Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site report.

Wilson continues to ease his way back from an ankle injury that he sustained earlier in training camp, but it shouldn't be long before the wideout resumes practicing fully. That said, Wilson appears unlikely to see action in Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers.

Head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Eskridge (suspension) is expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Vikings, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Carroll noted that Eskridge was tending to "a little something" Tuesday that held him out of drills, but the receiver was back on the practice field one day later. While Eskridge is eligible to play during exhibition season, he'll be serving a six-game suspension to begin the upcoming campaign due to a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy. As a result, his first possible game action will come Oct. 29 versus the Browns.

Pettis (undisclosed) was activated from the active/non-football injury list Wednesday.

Pettis was able to pass a physical and get cleared to compete after being sidelined since the start of training camp. The 27-year-old should be in the mix to earn a depth role in the team's receiving corps; however, with the addition of DJ Moore and Tyler Scott during the offseason, Pettis may find it more difficult to make the Bears' roster this season.

The Ravens reinstated Bateman (foot) from the active/PUP list Wednesday, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.

Bateman began training camp on the PUP list after receiving a cortisone shot in his foot earlier this offseason, though he participated in minicamp on a limited basis. Head coach John Harbaugh said on the first day of training camp that Bateman was doing well as he works his way back from Lisfranc surgery, but soreness kept the 2021 first-round pick off the field until Wednesday. If the Ravens remain cautious and want to ramp up Bateman's practice load, he could still be held out of Saturday's preseason opener against the Eagles. Nonetheless, it's encouraging for fantasy managers to at least see the wideout back on the field for crucial first-team reps.

Claypool didn't finish Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Claypool remained on the field with teammates after injuring his hamstring, so there's some reason to believe the issue is minor. That said, the Bears could always tend toward caution and hold Claypool out of Saturday's preseason matchup against the Titans, even if there's no serious concern about his health.

Waddle left Wednesday's practice with an apparent injury, though he headed to the locker room under his own power while being accompanied by trainers, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Wolfe notes that Waddle appeared to be holding his side as he left the field. Until further information is available, consider the wideout day-to-day as Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons approaches. Per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said that he hopes Waddle's injury will only sideline him a few days, though Tagovailoa couldn't confirm the severity of the issue.

Davis was waived by the Lions on Wednesday.

Davis joined the team Sunday, but unfortunately for the Notre Dame product, his opportunity did not last long. He'll now work to earn a chance on another team.

Sanders suffered what head coach Mike McDaniel is calling a "lower-body" injury with no structural damage, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Sanders' injury was reported to be knee-related Tuesday when he needed to be carted off the practice field during 11-on-11 drills. Ultimately, this is good news for Sanders, who McDaniels expects to be able to return to practice next week. The 24-year-old is likely on the outside looking in regarding the 53-man roster, although Oyefusi does believe the Ole Miss product is having a good camp.

Austin has made several big plays while showing continual improvement over the first few weeks of training camp, Matthew Marczi of SteelersDepot.com reports.

Austin looked shaky during Pittsburgh's first practice of training camp but has shown continuous improvement in subsequent practices. Despite missing his entire rookie season in 2022 due to a foot injury, he's put his speed on full display during camp his second training camp. Austin is firmly behind Deontae Johnson and George Pickens on the team's depth chart at receiver but should have an opportunity to carve out a role within the offense, especially if new acquisition Allen Robinson struggles to fit in with the Steelers.