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Lamb is the clear top option at wide receiver for the Cowboys this season, and quarterback Dak Prescott indicated Thursday he intends to look for the third-year player every chance he gets, Nick Eatman of the team's official website reports.

"CeeDee is a guy that wants the ball, expects the ball," Prescott said. "When one guy is on him he's not covered in his head. And I appreciate that and like that. So I think in that sense yeah, as Kellen said, we'll feature him. Some plays will be designed to get it to him but in a case where everybody is one on one across the board, yeah, he's our guy to go to." The offseason departure of Amari Cooper, along with injuries to Michael Gallup (knee) and James Washington (foot), have left Lamb as the only wideout on the Dallas roster with any sort of real NFL experience to begin the year. That's likely to lead to plenty of double coverage, but it should also result in a huge uptick in targets for the 23-year-old, who averaged 7.2 targets a game over his first two seasons. With little competition for looks, at least until Gallup returns to action, Lamb could push into elite territory in that metric -- only 11 receivers averaged 9.0 targets a game or more last season, a figure that seems well within reach for CeeDee in 2022.

Grant has benefited from injuries at wide receiver to get steady reps during drills, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.

Grant's primary role with Cleveland will be as a returner, but he and Michael Woods have showcased skills with the opportunity. Grant is one of the quicker players on the field and can be dangerous in the open field. None of the sidelined wideouts are dealing with significant injuries, so Grant's reps will eventually dry up.

Godwin (knee) returned to practice Friday, sporting a knee brace in his first session since suffering an ACL tear last December, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

It's a big step forward and all but confirms that the Bucs hope to have Godwin ready for Week 1. The timing of his injury toward the end of last season has made that a question mark, but all reports suggests his rehab has gone well, with avoidance of the PUP list at the beginning of training camp being an especially good sign. He's now practicing, though perhaps on a limited basis, with more than five weeks to go before Tampa's season opener against Dallas.

Moore said the Panthers have embraced the competitiveness of training camp, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Moore, as Carolina's top receiver, will surely be taking note of the team's quarterback competition between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. However, with tight races at other positions, Moore suggests the team's level of competitiveness has collectively increased. For his part, Moore will be in search of his first Pro Bowl selection this season after posting at least 1,150 yards in each of the last three campaigns. Regardless of who claims the quarterback job, Moore should be a consistent producer and key contributor to the Panthers offense once again.

Adams didn't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game win versus the Jaguars, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

The Raiders' massive offseason trade acquisition, Adams was merely a spectator in his first chance to take the field for the team in an actual game. He'll have up to three more opportunities to do so, starting Sunday, Aug. 14 against the Vikings. Once he does, Adams likely will be on the receiving end of passes from former college teammate Derek Carr.

Renfrow sat out Thursday's Hall of Fame Game win over the Jaguars, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Renfrow, who signed a two-year $32 million extension in June following a breakout 2021 season, joined fellow top pass catchers Davante Adams and Darren Waller (undisclosed), as well as quarterback Derek Carr, on the sideline for Thursday's exhibition opener. The fourth-year pro will still have three more preseason opportunities to ramp up for the regular season, beginning with a Sunday, Aug. 14 clash against the Vikings.

Trammell signed a contract with the Rams on Thursday.

Trammell was activated from Atlanta's practice squad for two games last season, but he will look to play his first offensive snaps in Los Angeles this coming regular season. The second-year wideout will have to set himself apart either in the passing game or on special teams this preseason if he wants to earn a spot in the Rams' talented receiving corps.

Shenault won't play in the Hall of Fame Game against the Raiders on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Participants in this exhibition rarely play regulars on either offense or defense, so this comes as no surprise. Shenault will be joined by Christian Kirk, Marvin Jones, Zay Jones, and Jamal Agnew on the sideline, leaving Laquon Treadwell, Tim Jones, Jeff Cotton, Kevin Austin and Marvin Hall, among others, available to Jacksonville at wide receiver.

Kirk won't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The same applies to fellow wideouts Marvin Jones, Zay Jones and Laviska Shenault, a context that will give a handful of players looking to secure depth roles in the team's passing offense an opportunity to log snaps in Thursday's preseason opener.

Jones won't play in the Hall of Fame Game against the Raiders on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The teams chosen to appear in this exhibition rarely play starters or even regulars on both sides of the ball. Along with Jones, Christian Kirk, Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault and Jamal Agnew won't suit up, leaving Laquon Treadwell, Tim Jones, Jeff Cotton, Kevin Austin and Marvin Hall, among others, available to the Jaguars at wide receiver.