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Brown recorded two receptions on four targets for 33 yards in Friday's preseason game against Cincinnati.

Brown had mixed results in his second professional game. He began the contest with a drop -- albeit on a tough opportunity -- but he bounced back to record a 29-yard catch over cornerback Darius Phillips. With Curtis Samuel (groin) still sidelined, Brown had valuable reps with presumed starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Though he may start the season in a reserve role, Brown figures to have the chance to enter three-receiver sets at some point in the campaign.

Hopkins (undisclosed) didn't see the field during Friday's preseason loss to the Chiefs, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Hopkins hasn't been on the practice field much during training camp and even missed all the sessions leading up to Friday's exhibition, his second DNP this month. However, he doesn't need many reps to be ready for Week 1, when he'll still have Kyler Murray under center and a refurbished receiving corps around him, namely A.J. Green, Christian Kirk and rookie Rondale Moore. Despite the increased competition for targets, Hopkins is the unquestioned No. 1 WR in Arizona after putting up a 115-1,407-6 line in his first year with the team in 2020.

Bandy signed with the Chargers on Friday.

Bandy signed with the Chargers during OTAs after going undrafted. He was cut by the team earlier in the week, but they've opted to bring him back. The San Diego product saw eight offensive snaps in the team's preseason opener.

Moore secured three of five targets for 15 yards, rushed once for nine yards and returned one kickoff for 11 yards in the Cardinals' 17-10 preseason loss to the Chiefs on Friday night.

The rookie had logged five targets in his pro debut against the Cowboys last Friday, and he saw a similar level of opportunity versus the Chiefs while playing the entirety of the first half. Moore is primed to open the season potentially battling Christian Kirk for No. 3 receiver reps, and given the pass-centric nature of the Cardinals offense, even No. 4 duties could help him generate some serviceable numbers early in his first season.

Hardman secured four of eight targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 17-10 preseason win over the Cardinals on Friday night.

Hardman is heading into the regular season with the pressure of serving as a full-time starter for the first time in his career, but his performance Friday supported the notion he could be up to the task. The third-year speedster corralled a 17-yard touchdown pass from Chad Henne late in the first half, and he also recorded two receptions for 19 yards while working with Patrick Mahomes earlier in the contest. Hardman could be set for plenty of single coverage in the coming season with Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce sure to draw no shortage of defensive attention.

Hill didn't play in Friday's preseason win at Arizona due to a hamstring injury, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Hill was on the field during pregame warmups but didn't join the first-team offense on the first snap of the contest. Afterward, the reason for his absence was revealed, but the Chiefs considered the decision a precautionary measure. With Patrick Mahomes getting a fair amount of run in the team's first two exhibitions, he and the rest of the key skill-position players likely will take a seat next Friday against the Vikings, meaning Hill may not play in an actual game until Week 1.

Beckham (knee) will not play preseason Week 2 against the Giants on Sunday afternoon, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

This is not a surprise. Beckham's likely to sit out all three preseason affairs and to get his first game action when Cleveland kicks off the regular season in Kansas City. Beckham was in pads Friday, Day 2 of the Browns' joint sessions with the Giants, but not in contested sessions. Instead he executed one-on-one work with quarterback Baker Mayfield, who's also expected to sit out Sunday.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel was removed from Friday's joint practice with the Chargers due to a "tight glute," David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

The 49ers are awaiting the results of an MRI, which will determine the extent of the injury and how much time, if any, Samuel will miss. Considering he picked up the issue two days before the team's second preseason game Sunday at the Chargers, he may be a candidate to sit out with his health as of Week 1 in mind. In any case, Shanahan likely will have an update on Samuel in the near future.

Harry doesn't have any structural damage in his left shoulder, but his recovery timeline is week-to-week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Harry landed on the shoulder after he was unable to haul in a Mac Jones pass down the left sideline late in the first half of Thursday's preseason win at Philadelphia. Afterward, Harry was seen with his left arm in a sling, which was a precaution, according to Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus. A period of rest has been ordered up for Harry, so it appears he may not be a consideration for game action until the regular-season opener Sunday, Sept. 12 against the Dolphins.

Hart (ankle) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Broncos, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Hart has been sidelined for nearly two weeks due to what coach Pete Carroll called a "legit" ankle sprain, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports. Although he'll be held out for a second straight preseason game, the Seahawks are hopeful that the 25-year-old will be able to return to practice next week. If Hart ultimately back on the practice field next week, he'd have several days to make his final case for a spot on the 53-man roster.