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Brownlee has been a standout performer for the Jets in camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Brownlee went undrafted out of Southern Miss, but the Jets gave him $246,000 guaranteed to sign, which is similar money to a fifth-round pick and suggests Brownlee had a robust post-draft market. Since coming to New York, Brownlee has drawn rave reviews for his performance in OTAs, and he has carried that momentum into training camp. If he can sustain his early camp success in preseason, Brownlee will likely earn himself a spot on the Jets' 53-man roster.

Ridley will be limited at Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury that isn't considered serious, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports. "He'll be fine," Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said. "We were sort of cautionary with [Ridley on Tuesday]. He'll be back out there and we'll just monitor him and limit the amount of running that he'll do."

Ridley missed portions of Tuesday's practice and could be on a similar schedule Wednesday. The wideout has drawn positive reviews early on in training camp after he missed the entire 2022 season while serving a gambling-related suspension.

Kupp underwent an MRI on his hamstring after exiting Tuesday's practice and could be back for scrimmages "in a few weeks," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The Rams are expected to be cautious with their top wideout for the rest of training camp and the preseason, but Schefter's report suggests Kupp will have a chance at being ready to go in advance of Week 1. While Kupp is sidelined, the likes of Van Jefferson, Ben Skowronek (back), Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua and Demarcus Robinson are all likely to see added opportunities in practice.

Kupp walked off the field of Tuesday's practice with medical staff due to a hamstring injury, and the team has not provided a timetable for his return, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

The injury was sustained when Kupp came up short on a red-zone route, according to head coach Sean McVay. Look for the Rams to err on the side of caution with their star pass catcher going forward in order to ensure his health heading into the season and avoid a lingering issue. The 30-year-old entered camp as a full participant after logging only individual drills during the Rams' offseason program in mid-June while recovering from a high-ankle sprain that ended his 2022 season early.

According to John DeShazier of the Saints' official site, Thomas, who was cleared to practice in full during training camp, said Tuesday that he feels like he's "trending in the right direction," and, "taking every day one day at a time..." as he works continues to work his way back from nearly a two-season long hiatus.

Thomas played just 10 games over the last three regular seasons for the Saints, as numerous injuries and subsequent surgeries plagued him during this span. DeShazier adds that the 30-year-old wideout has looked impressive during team drills and one-on-one sessions in training camp; however, it makes sense that Thomas doesn't talk like he's completely regained the same physical form from his 2018 and 2019 All-Pro campaigns. The Saints also appear to be prioritizing Thomas' long-term availability during training camp. Coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday, "There's a number of guys that we have some planned limited practice days, some planned extra days off. We've got a plan for [Thomas]." It's unclear if this precautionary practice schedule will impact Thomas' development and familiarity with new starting quarterback Derek Carr, though avoiding potential re-injury or setbacks will likely go a long way toward maximizing the wideout's effectiveness, and fantasy value, this coming season.

Mims was a full participant at practice Monday, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

After missing some time due to a hamstring injury, Mims' full participation in practice is welcome news as the Broncos lost veteran receiver Tim Patrick to a season-ending Achilles tear during Monday's practice. The 21-year-old rookie could have the opportunity to carve out a role in the receiving corps with Patrick out for the season and KJ Hamler (pectoral/pericarditis) waived and expected to miss at least a month. When speaking about Mims' progress, head coach Sean Payton said, "He's feeling good and you're going to see him more and more this week. He's going to be ramping up and we're encouraged." The Oklahoma product will look to secure the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton ahead of the 2023 campaign, as he presents a deep threat for Russell Wilson, who is no stranger to stretching the field.

Skowronek (back) didn't practice Tuesday due to back soreness, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Skowronek managed a foot injury earlier in camp and is now dealing with a back issue. It's not yet clear how long the new injury will keep him out of practice. Skowronek is competing with a host of others for positioning behind Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Van Jefferson on an unsettled Rams wide receiver depth chart.

Kupp left Tuesday's practice early with the athletic training staff and did not return, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Kupp apparently came up short on a red zone route before exiting. Head coach Sean McVay had not been briefed by medical staff on the situation at the time of his press conference following practice. The 30-year-old wideout only logged individual drills at the tail end of the Rams' offseason program in mid-June while easing back into the swing of things following a right high-ankle sprain that brought his 2022 season to an early end. However, he was a full participant at the start of training camp, so it is unclear if Kupp's exit Tuesday has anything to do with his ankle or if it is a new issue.

The Packers signed Miller on Tuesday.

Miller signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and spent most of his rookie campaign on their practice squad. However, he's dealt with numerous injuries during his short time in the NFL and ultimately reached an injury settlement with New York a week ago. He's presumably healthy now and will look to carve out a role in Green Bay's young wideout corps, which is currently without two rookies in Dontayvion Wicks (concussion) and Grant DuBose (undisclosed).

The Patriots claimed Pitts off waivers from the Bears on Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Pitts joined the Bears as an undrafted free agent in May, but he was let go at the start of training camp and will now attempt to carve out a role in New England. The Delaware product caught 57 passes for 631 yards and a team-high 10 touchdowns during his final collegiate season.