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Snead did not play in Thursday's preseason win over the Eagles.

Baltimore opted to rest several offensive starters Thursday, including Lamar Jackson and Mark Ingram. Snead has already locked in a starting role as the slot receiver for the Ravens, so there was little need to expose him to further game action if the purpose of that tilt was to get reps for younger players. It's unclear whether Baltimore will play any starters in its preseason finale, but either way, Snead figures to be on the field when the Ravens open up in Miami on Sept. 8.

Pryor (hamstring) is considered day-to-day after exiting Thursday's preseason game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Pryor caught three of four targets for 26 yards and played 16 offensive snaps before leaving with the injury. The 30-year-old dealt with a hamstring injury earlier in August, but the current injury looks to be a minor issue. Pryor is fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster after totaling 235 receiving yards and two touchdowns in eight games between the Bills and Jets last season.

Cole was not targeted and had two punt returns for zero yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Dolphins.

The Jaguars debuted the bulk of their starting offense Thursday, but Cole still played 28 offensive snaps, the most among the returning wide receivers. The 26-year-old has struggled to produce this preseason in extended action as he tries to rebound from a tough 2018 season, recording only one catch for five yards in three contests.

Shepherd caught three passes for 40 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Raiders.

Shepherd opened eyes for the third time in as many exhibition games, hauling in every pass thrown his direction and making a nice toe-tapping grab 22 yards downfield for his longest gain of the night. Thursday's contest included a couple notable developments in the race for the final receiver positions on the Packers' roster, as Trevor Davis seemingly sewed up a spot. However, Equanimeous St. Brown may have dropped out for the time being due to a potentially serious leg injury. As a result, Shepherd is still in a similar spot he was in last week, namely, not a lock to make the roster, but in good position to do so.

Conley started Thursday's preseason game against the Dolphins and drew a 28-yard defensive pass interference penalty.

Conley wasn't officially targeted in the contest due to the penalty, but he still made an impact as he played 19 offensive snaps in his first preseason action. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as Jacksonville's No. 3 wide receiver, but he should see plenty of chances given his strong offseason and the team's lack of established pass catchers.

St. Brown (leg) left the locker room on crutches after Thursday's preseason game against Oakland, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

A big hit sent St. Brown to the sideline and later on a cart back to the locker room. His use of crutches and a walking boot suggests the injury is at least somewhat serious, likely putting him in danger of missing Week 1. Prior to the injury, St. Brown had been fighting for the fourth or fifth spot at wide receiver, competing against Jake Kumerow, Trevor Davis, Darrius Shepherd and Allen Lazard (shoulder).

Brady (undisclosed) caught one of three targets for eight yards in Thursday's preseason game versus the Dolphins.

Brady wasn't expected to play due to the undisclosed injury, but he's apparently healthy as he was on the field for 21 offensive snaps. The 24-year-old has struggled to make an impact this preseason, with Thursday's reception being his lone catch.

Brown caught each of his three targets for 17 yards and lost four yards on one carry in Thursday's preseason win over the Eagles.

Baltimore held out a bunch of key players, including quarterback Lamar Jackson and slot receiver Willie Snead. The starting lineup featured Brown, Miles Boykin and Chris Moore as the wide receivers, with Brown ultimately logging 19 snaps in his first taste of NFL action. In addition to his four touches that counted, the rookie first-round pick had a two-point conversion called back on a holding penalty. Hard as it may be to get a read on his Week 1 role, it at least appears Brown will be available for Baltimore's Sept. 8 opener in Miami after working his way back from foot surgery.

Samuel caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in Thursday night's 10-3 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Samuel's first catch came from Cam Newton on Carolina's third offensive series. The starting wideout didn't play much after, but he should now be ready for the regular season. With Newton suffering an ankle sprain, however, Samuel will hope his signal-caller is fully healthy in time for Week 1.

Moore caught one of his two targets for three yards in Thursday night's 10-3 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Moore's reception came on Carolina's first passing play of the game, but he only featured for 17 snaps total. While it wouldn't be surprising if he sits out next week's exhibition finale, perhaps the most pressing storyline surrounding the Panthers' top receiving target is the health of quarterback Cam Newton, who suffered a sprained ankle Thursday. Moore's upside would be maximized by a fully fit Newton, so the latter's status could be worthwhile to monitor ahead of the regular season.