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Brown (knee) didn't play in Saturday's preseason defeat to the Bears, according to Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com.

Brown kicked off the offseason with surgery on both of his knees, which sidelined him from OTAs and mandatory minicamp. He was reported to be 100 percent at the start of training camp, but a knee issue flared up in mid-August, leading to sporadic showings at practice and no exhibition action whatsoever. Thus, when the Titans take on the Cardinals in Week 1, it'll mark the first time the trio of Brown, Derrick Henry and Julio Jones will play in a game as teammates, assuming the latter has put his own August health concern behind him.

GM John Schneider said Eskridge will play 10-to-15 snaps during Saturday's preseason contest against the Chargers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Eskridge's draft pedigree as a 2021 second-round pick gave him a better than normal chance to open his rookie season as the Seahawks' No. 3 wide receiver behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett (groin). But a toe injury lingered into training camp, forcing Eskridge to spend three weeks on the PUP list. Since getting back on the practice field Aug. 17, he progressed enough in a short amount of time to challenge Freddie Swain for the role of third receiver. An impressive showing from Eskridge in Seattle's exhibition finale could be enough to lock up the job.

Proche caught each of his four targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 37-3 preseason win over Washington.

Proche put his stamp on the route with an emphatic contested catch in the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown in the third quarter. He's been one of the standouts of Baltimore training camp, but he's still getting most of his work with backups even as the Ravens deal with a number of injuries at wide receiver. Proche still seems more likely to get Week 1 touches on special teams, if at all, but it is possible he gets some snaps on offense, especially if Marquise Brown (hamstring) and/or Sammy Watkins (undisclosed) don't make it back for the opener.

Wallace caught each of his three targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason win over Washington.

The rookie fourth-round pick didn't see any targets on Lamar Jackson's lone drive, instead hooking up with backup QB Tyler Huntley, who threw for 285 yards and four touchdowns. The Baltimore offense is banged up right now, but Wallace still figures to be no higher than fourth or fifth at wide receiver when the team travels to Las Vegas in Week 1.

Duvernay caught four of five target for 47 yards in Saturday's preseason game against Washington.

He saw an incomplete pass on Lamar Jackson's only drive before going 4-for-4 with a red-hot Tyler Huntley at the helm. Duvernay seemingly entered training camp fourth or fifth on the depth chart, but with Rashod Bateman sidelined by core muscle surgery and Marquise Brown and Sammy Watkins dealing with lesser injuries, the 2020 third-round pick could be second or third in line for targets when the Ravens travel to Las Vegas in Week 1.

Cain (head) was evaluated for a concussion during Saturday's preseason contest against Washington.

Cain appeared in two games with Pittsburgh in 2020 before landing on the Ravens' practice squad. He was signed to a reserve/future contract this offseason and is likely to find himself on a practice squad during the regular season.

McMath tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

McMath was placed in protocols ahead of Saturday's preseason contest against the Bears, but now it has been confirmed that he has tested positive for the virus. The 2021 sixth-round pick has been competing for a spot in a wide-open receiver room behind A.J. Brown and Julio Jones, but a long stint on the COVID list may put an end his roster aspirations.

The Steelers waived Sexton on Saturday.

Sexton -- along with fellow wideout Anthony Johnson -- was among nine players let go by the Steelers on Saturday as they make moves to get down to the mandatory 53-man roster by Tuesday. The 2020 undrafted free agent out of Eastern Michigan reportedly has run a 4.3 40-yard dash and could make an intriguing option for a team in need of speed on the outside.

The 49ers signed Cracraft on Saturday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Cracraft was waived by the 49ers on Tuesday but has been re-signed after San Francisco waived Richie James with an injury designation. The 27-year-old Cracraft appeared in nine contests for the 49ers last year, totaling six catches for 41 yards.

James (knee) was waived/injured by San Francisco on Saturday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

James will undergo a procedure on his knee that will cause him to miss roughly six weeks. The wide receiver will be placed on injured reserve once he clears waivers. In a corresponding move, the 49ers re-signed fellow wideout River Cracraft after waiving him on Tuesday.