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Cracraft signed a contract with the Broncos on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Cracraft spent the offseason with Denver but was cut before Week 1. His return to the squad will add depth to the receivers, and he'll likely work on special teams, occasionally as a return man.

The Broncos will place Patrick (hand) on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Denver will re-sign River Cracraft to bolster its depth at receiver while Patrick recovers from a fractured left hand. Patrick, who suffered the injury in Monday's loss to the Raiders, will undergo surgery in the near future, but the Broncos aren't closing the door on him being one of two players who returns from their IR this season. The transaction means that Patrick won't be eligible to rejoin the 53-man roster for at least eight weeks, leaving the Nov. 17 game against the Vikings in Week 11 as his earliest possible return date.

The Chiefs expect Hill (collarbone) to miss 4-to-6 weeks, but his absence could end up lasting longer, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Kansas City doesn't intend to place Hill on injured reserve, preferring to first see how he progresses in the early stages of his rehab from a sternoclavicular joint injury. It sounds like he'll miss the rest of September though, with no assurances of a return in October. The Chiefs will turn to Mecole Hardman, Demarcus Robinson and De'Anthony Thomas behind Sammy Watkins at wide receiver.

Patrick will undergo surgery to address his fractured left hand, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Patrick is expected to play again this season, but the Broncos are weighing whether or not put him on short-term injured reserve, per Mike Klis of 9News Denver. The 25-year-old would be eligible to return after eight games if he is moved to IR. Juwann Winfree is expected to work as the team's No. 4 wide receiver in the meantime.

Winfree will work as the Broncos' No. 4 wide receiver Week 2 after Tim Patrick broke his hand Monday, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

The rookie sixth-round pick was inactive for Monday's game while Patrick was limited to eight offensive snaps due to the injury. Winfree won't be stepping into a high-volume role, but it's a opportunity to prove himself after a solid showing in the preseason, as Patrick is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, per Mike Klis of 9News Denver.

Patrick suffered a broken hand in Monday's loss to the Raiders and will see a hand specialist in the near future, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Patrick was spotted with a cast after Monday's game. It's unclear how much time the 25-year-old will miss, but he will definitely miss some weeks. While he's sidelined, both Juwann Winfree and Diontae Spencer likely will see increases in work.

Renfrow recorded two receptions on three targets for 13 yards in Monday's 24-16 win over the Broncos.

Renfrow played just 16 of 57 offensive snaps (28 percent), and he wasn't heavily used, as the team's offense was led by Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams and Darren Waller. After limited opportunities in the season opener, Renfrow won't be a fantasy viable receiver until he earns a more consistent role.

Patrick was spotted wearing a cast on his hand after Monday's loss to the Raiders, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Patrick was forced to exit Monday's contest early after sustaining the injury. While the cast provides some information about the severity of the 25-year-old's condition, it's unclear how much time he'll miss. While Patrick recovers, both Juwann Winfree and Diontae Spencer will likely see an increase in work.

Coach Bill O'Brien said Koutee (ankle) was "very close" to playing in Monday's 30-28 loss to the Saints and noted the wideout has "a chance" to make his season debut Week 2 versus the Jaguars, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Coutee's outlook for the divisional matchup likely won't come into focus until Friday, when the Texans release their final injury report of the week. The wideout failed to advance past limited participation in practice at any point last week while managing the sprained right ankle that has inhibited him for the past month. With that in mind, Coutee may need to turn in a full session at some point Wednesday through Friday for the Texans and fantasy managers alike to feel more confident about his health.

Isabella played seven snaps -- all on special teams -- Sunday in Arizona's 27-27 tie with Detroit.

Heading into Week 1, the second-round rookie out of Massachusetts looked like he might be on track for a minimal role after being listed at the bottom of the depth chart at receiver, so his lack of usage on offense doesn't come as a major surprise. Isabella instead provided his main impact in the return game in the season opener, bringing back four kickoffs for 86 yards. According to Scott Bordow of The Athletic, coach Kliff Kingsbury said after the game that he expects veteran Michael Crabtree to dress in the Week 2 matchup with Baltimore after being a healthy scratch for the opener, which makes it even less likely that Isabella cracks the receiver rotation in the near future.