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Gage (leg) isn't slated to play in Saturday's preseason contest at Indianapolis, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Gage thus will miss out on a chance to get some in-game reps with Tom Brady ahead of the regular season, the result of a left leg injury that has sidelined the wide receiver since a joint practice with the Dolphins on Aug. 10. Chris Godwin (knee) also won't suit up in the Buccaneers' exhibition finale, meaning Mike Evans and Julio Jones will be the team's top healthy options available at the position. Meanwhile, Gage will look to get healthy for a Week 1 road matchup with the Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 11.

Hill is available to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Eagles, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

As is starting QB Tua Tagovailoa, but it remains to be seen how much work the duo will see Saturday. Once Week 1 rolls around, Hill is slated to see plenty of snaps and targets in Miami's offense alongside fellow WR Jaylen Waddle .

Dotson will not play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Ravens, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

The Commanders are opting to rest the top four wide receivers listed on the depth chart, leaving just Dyami Brown and Dax Milne among the crew of wide receivers playing Saturday with a realistic chance at making the final 53-man roster. Dotson is expected to be a featured target in the Commanders' passing attack, particularly with the team's discouraging health issues at tight end.

Waddle (undisclosed) is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Eagles.

Waddle's next game action is thus on tap for the Dolphins' Week 1 contest against the Patriots. At that time, he's slated to combine with Tyreek Hill to form one of the more dynamic 1-2 WR punches in the NFL.

Samuel will not play in Saturday's preseason matchup against the Ravens, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

The Commanders are opting to rest the majority of their starters on both sides of the ball after playing mostly everyone in the last week's exhibition loss. Dyami Brown and Dax Milne should see a bevy of playing time, with the duo expected to fight for one of the team's final spots on the 53-man roster.

McLaurin will not suit up in Saturday's preseason finale against the Ravens, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

The Commanders are resting essentially every key starter on both sides of the both. With Jahan Dotson, Cam Sims (concussion) and Curtis Samuel also sidelined, expect Dyami Brown and Dax Milne to see the starting reps in Saturday's contest.

Johnson caught three of four targets for 38 yards in Friday's 27-26 preseason loss to the Cowboys.

Johnson's first catch was late in the third quarter as he caught a deep pass from Drew Lock for a 26-yard gain. The 24-year-old receiver recorded six catches (eight targets) for 75 yards over three preseason games. He's on the roster bubble ahead of cutdown day Tuesday.

Melton caught his lone target for a 24-yard gain in Friday's 27-26 preseason loss to the Cowboys. He also rushed once for six yards.

Melton finished his first NFL preseason with seven catches (15 targets) for 89 yards through three games. The seventh-round pick was an interesting prospect, as he ran a 4.34 40-yard dash after starring in a sluggish Rutgers offense. Melton has shown an ability to get yards after the catch, but he hasn't done enough this preseason to guarantee himself a spot on the 53-man roster.

Metcalf didn't play in Friday's 27-26 preseason loss to the Cowboys.

Tyler Lockett played, but Metcalf took the night off as he prepares for the Week 1 matchup against the Broncos. The night was still eventful for the star receiver, as Geno Smith was named the starting quarterback for the season opener. Metcalf had a solid connection with Smith last season, as he totaled 14 catches for 197 yards and three touchdowns during the three games that Smith started.

Young caught three of five targets for 43 yards in Friday's 27-26 preseason loss to the Cowboys.

Young started the game with the first-team offense and was targeted by Geno Smith twice on the first drive, though he dropped both passes. All three of his receptions were from Drew Lock in the second quarter. The rookie seventh-round pick ended up leading the team in receiving yards, too. It's certainly a positive sign that Young was handling first-team reps in the preseason finale, but he's far from a guarantee to make it past Tuesday's cuts.