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Brown caught one of three targets in the team's third preseason game against the Steelers on Sunday.

Brown worked with the first-team offense, joining Corey Davis and Adam Humphries as the top wide receivers. Though it wasn't a spectacular statistical performance, it was positive to see Brown regularly targeted in the offense. Originally slowed by a leg injury to start training camp, Brown appears set to earn a relatively large role in the Titans offense throughout his rookie campaign.

Pettis disclosed Monday that he's managing a "minor" groin injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Pettis also addressed recent challenges from coach Kyle Shanahan, acknowledging a need to improve his route running and play with increased urgency. The second-year wideout appears likely for a key Week 1 role assuming a full recovery, though he may see a short leash until he plays to a level that alleviates the coaching staff's worries.

Parker (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Parker has now logged two consecutive practice sessions after missing three preseason games due to an undisclosed injury. The 2015 first-round pick appears back to full health and on track for Week 1. With Kenny Stills reportedly a candidate to be traded or released, according to Barry Jackson and Adam Beasley of The Miami Herald, Parker could benefit from increased target opportunity in Week 1.

Cooper, who has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, won't practice Monday, but is on track to return in time for the Cowboys' season opener, according to coach Jason Garrett, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

While it's not optimal that Cooper continues to miss practice, the wideout has noted that his foot issue is something he can play through, as he has in the past. He has at least been progressing in his recovery through rest and rehab, while noting that he hopes to be pain-free by Week 1.

Pettis worked on the side of the field to begin Monday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It remains to be seen what sort of injury Pettis is dealing with, but any time missed due to injury could impact his Week 1 role. Coach Kyle Shanahan reiterated Sunday that Pettis is competing for a starting role, according to Matt Barrow of The Athletic, citing a lack of consistency for the second-year wideout. With Trent Taylor (foot) expected to miss the start of the regular season and Jalen Hurd (back) nursing an injury, San Francisco's wideout corps could struggle to provide depth until Pettis gets fully healthy regardless of whether he earns a starting gig.

Moore (shoulder) received a second opinion on his injury Monday and is not expected to be placed on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Moore suffered a hairline fracture in his shoulder and will miss the start of the regular season, but he may retake the field without a lengthy recovery process. The second-year pro projects to play a key role in Seattle's receiving corps, when healthy. With rookie second-round pick DK Metcalf (knee) also in danger of missing Week 1, Jaron Brown, Gary Jennings and John Ursua are facing intriguing opportunity.

The Broncos released Williams on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Williams originally signed with Denver on July 26 after appearing in two games last season for the Rams. The 28-year-old hasn't been able to play in more than two games in a season since the 2015 campaign, where he caught 17 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns for the Falcons.

Isabella tallied one catch (on two targets) for eight yards during Saturday's preseason defeat at Minnesota.

Isabella spent the later portion of training camp rehabbing a minor right knee issue, forcing him to miss the Cardinals' first exhibition. Since he was cleared to play, he recorded a 59-yard touchdown in preseason Week 2 but otherwise hauled in just one of five targets. In the aftermath of Saturday's game, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site called Isabella a "work in progress," which makes sense considering his missed practice time and lacking efficiency metrics (the TD aside). The recent signing of Michael Crabtree pushes Isabella down the depth chart further, meaning the rookie second-rounder likely will have to make his mark on a limited snap count to start the campaign.

Sherfield didn't haul in any of his three targets during Saturday's preseason loss in Minnesota.

In the Cardinals' first two exhibitions, Sherfield notched touchdown grabs of 22 and 40 yards, so his lack of production in preseason Week 3 isn't exactly worrisome. More pressing for Sherfield's standing in the receiving corps is the presence of Michael Crabtree, who signed with the team Wednesday but was held out Saturday. It's unclear if Crabtree will enter the starting lineup, but Sherfield doesn't have as many outside looks available as he did prior to the acquisition of Crabtree.

Campbell (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Campbell hadn't practiced in over four weeks, so he'll have some catching up to do, but his return to the field Monday does give him some time to carve out a role in the Indy passing game behind T.Y. Hilton and Devin Funchess ahead of the regular season. The 2019 second-rounder will look to parlay his blazing speed into production at the NFL level, but in order to do so he'll need to quickly develop a rapport with Jacoby Brissett, who is now the Colts' starting QB, following Andrew Luck's retirement.