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Ateman caught five of seven targets for 49 yards in Thursday's 17-15 preseason loss to Seattle.

Ateman had a solid showing in his final opportunity to earn a roster spot this preseason. Fellow fringe wideout Keelan Doss had more receptions and yards, but he also received a team-high 12 targets. There is likely only room for one -- if either -- of the lanky wideouts on the 53-man roster, so we will see who head coach Jon Gruden decides to roll with when roster cuts are due Saturday.

Hodge caught all five of his targets for 76 yards during Thursday's preseason win over the Texans.

Finishing second on the team in targets, Hodge hauled in every pass thrown his way as he comfortably led the team in receiving yardage. He was quite consistent in terms of his production, averaging 15.2 yards per catch while recording a long gain of 19 yards. Hodge has been quite impressive this preseason, totaling at least 48 receiving yards in three of four exhibition contests. The wideout depth chart is crowded for the Rams, but Hodge has made as good a case as anyone to claim the fifth spot when the regular season roster is announced.

Isabella brought in one of three targets for six yards in the Cardinals' 20-7 preseason loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

The rookie was limited to one grab for the second straight preseason game, and he finished the exhibition slate with just three catches on nine targets. Isabella is in no danger of losing out on a roster spot as a 2019 second-round pick, but he appears destined to bring up the rear on the receiver depth chart to open the regular season.

Guyton caught two of four targets for 80 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown, in Thursday's preseason loss to the Buccaneers.

Most of the yardage on the fourth-quarter TD came after the catch, as Guyton beat a double team, raced down the sideline and eluded two other would-be tacklers to reach the end zone. The undrafted rookie free agent out of North Texas hasn't had many big moments in camp or in the preseason, but he could still wind up on the practice squad for the Cowboys.

Johnson brought in all four of his targets for 19 yards in the Cardinals' 20-7 preseason loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Johnson put a solid stamp on his strong preseason with Thursday's performance, seemingly cementing his case for the No. 4 receiver job to open the coming campaign. The Fresno State product has outperformed his sixth-round pedigree thus far, and it now remains to be seen if he'll be able to carry that over into the regular season with what figure to be fewer opportunities overall.

Cobbs caught six of seven targets for 42 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Dolphins.

The receptions and targets both led the team on the night, although Cobbs' 6.0 yards per target was pedestrian at best. An undrafted rookie free agent out of Indiana last year, he has the size to be a red-zone and possession option for Drew Brees -- provided he did enough this preseason to claim a depth WR spot on the 53-man roster.

Russell caught five of 15 targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Thursday's 31-29 win over the Patriots in the preseason finale.

Russell scored a 35-yard touchdown in the first quarter, then won the game with a 14-yard score on the final play of the fourth. The 26-year-old Toledo product is still a long shot to make the roster, but perhaps this heroic effort will convince Giants brass to keep him on board, at least while fellow wide receiver Golden Tate serves a four-game suspension to start the season.

Robinson caught his lone target for a 34-yard touchdown in Thursday night's 25-19 preseason win over the Steelers.

Robinson connected with rookie quarterback Will Grier for a score with under two minutes remaining in the first half. Considering that was just his third catch of the preseason, it may not be enough for Robinson to earn a roster spot ahead of the regular season, but he at least gave Carolina something to consider.

Dunbar is questionable to return to Thursday's preseason game against the Cardinals due to a rib injury, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

It's known what play Dunbar suffered the injury on, but it would certainly help his chances of making the 53-man roster if he's cleared to return to the last preseason contest.

Wilson brought in one of two targets for 12 yards, returned two kickoffs for 32 yards and ran back two punts for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 17-15 preseason win over the Cowboys on Thursday.

Wilson got another look at multiple positions to wrap up the preseason, giving him an opportunity to advance what is already a relatively strong case for a spot on the initial 53-man roster. The FSU product has made strides in all aspects of his game this summer, and he appears to have locked up either the No. 4 or No. 5 receiver role along with what could be at least one return job to open the season.