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Burks (wrist) returned to Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Burks had to leave Tennessee's exhibition finale with a wrist injury, but after a visit to the locker room he returned to the sidelines and eventually the contest itself. He'll look to build upon the two catches (on two targets) for 19 yards that he accrued prior to his departure.

Thielen is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Broncos.

The same applies to fellow WRs Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn, RBs Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison, QB Kirk Cousins and TE Irv Smith (thumb), with the Vikings erring on the side of caution with their key skill players in their exhibition finale. When the team takes on Green Bay in Week 1, Thielen is in line to start at wideout for Minnesota alongside Jefferson.

Treadwell caught two of six targets for 14 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 28-12 preseason loss to Atlanta.

Treadwell wasn't always on the same page with third-string quarterback EJ Perry, but they connected for a seven-yard touchdown in the final seconds of the first half. While Treadwell's on the roster bubble, it would be surprising if the 2016 first-round pick (Vikings) failed to make the Jaguars after closing out last season with a streak of seven consecutive games with more than 50 receiving yards or a touchdown.

Burks was forced out of Saturday's preseason finale against the Cardinals with a wrist injury, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Burks is presumably done for the evening as a result, and his status will need to be monitored in advance of Week 1. Prior to his departure from Saturday's contest, the 2022 first-rounder caught both of his targets for 19 yards.

Proche (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's preseason game versus Washington, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The bad news for Proche is that this means he'll miss the entire preseason -- he's been sitting out since Aug. 9 with a soft-tissue injury of some sort. The good news for Proche is that the Ravens still don't have many plus options at wide receiver behind Rashod Bateman, so he will likely have a healthy role in the offense once he returns.

Duvernay isn't in line to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Commanders, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

The same applies to Rashod Bateman, James Proche (undisclosed) and Tylan Wallace. Bateman and Duvernay are projected to work as the Ravens' starting wideouts in the team's Week 1 contest against the Jets.

Bateman isn't in line to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Commanders, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

The same applies to fellow WRs Devin Duvernay, James Proche, (undisclosed) and Tylan Wallace, with the Ravens' coaching staff using the team's exhibition finale to evaluate depth options ahead of roster cut-downs. Bateman's next game action will occur in Week 1 against the Jets, with the 2021 first-rounder poised to work as Baltimore's top wideout this coming season.

Smith is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Dolphins with coach Nick Sirianni expected to sit Eagles starters, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Smith's next game action is slated to arrive Week 1 against the Lions on Sunday, Sept. 11. In his second season as a pro, the 2021 first-round pick is in line to see plenty of snaps and targets from quarterback Jalen Hurts while operating with fellow wideout A.J. Brown.

Brown is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason finale versus the Dolphins with coach Nick Sirianni expected to sit Eagles starters, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Brown's next game action will arrive Week 1 against the Lions on Sunday, Sept. 11. In his first season with the Eagles, the 2019 second-rounder is slated to log plenty of snaps and targets from quarterback Jalen Hurts while working alongside fellow wideout DeVonta Smith.

Burks is in uniform for Saturday's preseason finale against the Cardinals, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

As is veteran wideout Robert Woods, as it appears as though the duo may be poised to log some snaps Saturday. If so, the two players could be limited to abbreviated appearances, but it would nonetheless be a very positive development with regard to the composition of the Titans' receiving corps ahead of Week 1 action.