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Pickens is taking part in Thursday's training camp practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Pickens failed to reach an agreement on a new deal with the Cowboys in the offseason and will play on the one-year, $23.7 million franchise tag in 2026. He and CeeDee Lamb are set to form one of the NFL's most formidable wide receiver duos while catching passes from quarterback Dak Prescott. Pickens is healthy but unlikely to see much action in the preseason, which kicks off for the Cowboys in Seattle on Aug. 15.

In his return to practice Thursday, Stribling (hamstring) didn't take part in team drills, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Stribling had been missing practice due to hamstring tightness, but his return to the field Thursday, albeit in a limited capacity, bodes well for a return to full participation before long. In the wake of Ricky Pearsall's season-ending knee injury, Stribling has a chance to see notable snaps as a rookie while working in 49ers WR corps that also features Mike Evans (quad), Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk (calf).

Coach Sean Payton noted Thursday of Waddle, who left Wednesday's practice with muscle tightness, "I think we'll see him back in the next 4-5 days," Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Per Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post, Payton said that Waddle is dealing with a "strain," though it's unclear which muscle is affected. According to Zac Stevens of DNVRSports and Luca Evans of The Denver Post, Waddle -- who did extended rehab/side-field work Thursday -- was spotted with a limp in the process, but based on Payton's comments, the wideout isn't expected to miss extended time ahead of Denver's Aug. 14 preseason opener.

Head coach Sean Payton clarified after Thursday's practice that Sutton isn't injured, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

Sutton worked on a side field Thursday following days off Tuesday and Wednesday. The veteran wide receiver is simply getting some time to rest ahead of his ninth season with the Broncos, and Payton said Thursday that Sutton will ramp up his activity in Friday's walkthrough as the Broncos prepare for their Aug. 14 preseason opener in Atlanta.

Sutton, who was given his second consecutive off day Wednesday, per Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com, worked on a side field during position drills Thursday, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

On Wednesday, coach Sean Payton indicated that Sutton would practice Thursday, and while the wideout was out there, as expected, he didn't appear to be working fully. With no injury having been reported thus far, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post suggests that this could simply be a load management week for Sutton, with added context regarding his status set to arrive during the Broncos' next practice.

Brown has been among the Saints' top performers through seven training camp practices, Ross Jackson of Louisianasports.net reports.

Brown provided the highlight of Thursday's practice on a 46-yard touchdown catch from Spencer Rattler in a two-minute situation. The rookie sixth-round pick is building momentum in a Saints receiving corps led by Chris Olave and rookie first-round pick Jordyn Tyson. Brown will likely make his NFL debut Aug. 15 in the Saints' preseason opener against the Jaguars.

Ayomanor (shoulder) exited Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Per Wyatt, Ayomanor left Thursday's session early with a trainer, holding his left shoulder. For now, as he's being evaluated, per Wyatt, consider the wideout day-to-day as the Titans' Aug. 13 exhibition opener against the 49ers approaches. Ahead of the coming campaign, Ayomanor is line to compete for a rotational role in a Tennessee WR corps that features Carnell Tate, Wan'Dale Robinson and Calvin Ridley, with fellow 2025 draftee Chimere Dike also in the mix.

Olave was on the field for practice Thursday.

Olave left Wednesday's practice early with a trainer by his side, though at the time NFL reporter Erin Summers suggested that it looked to be a heat-related issue for the wideout. Olave's participation in practice a day later seems to confirm that his Wednesday exit was precautionary and that the 2022 first-rounder -- who recently signed a four-year extension with the Saints worth up to $132 million -- is fine as the team's Aug. 15 preseason opener against the Jaguars approaches.

Stribling (hamstring) is in uniform for Thursday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Stribling had yet to practice in the month of August due to hamstring tightness, but the rookie second-round pick is poised to practice in at least some capacity Thursday. San Francisco's wide receiver room is in flux at the moment, as Mike Evans (quadriceps) and Christian Kirk (calf) have been sidelined at practice, Ricky Pearsall (knee) recently underwent season-ending surgery and Deebo Samuel signed with the 49ers on July 30.

Waddle, who left Wednesday's practice with muscle tightness, is present for Thursday's session but appears to be an observer, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette, while the wideout was spotted during the initial portion of practice Thursday, he wasn't wearing his helmet, then subsequently worked on a side field. Still, Waddle's presence, in any capacity, suggests that Wednesday's muscle tightness isn't a concerning issue and that he should be considered day-to-day for now.