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The Falcons waived Drummond on Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.

Drummond made a strong impression in the Falcons' preseason opener against the Lions, finishing with eight catches on as many targets for 63 yards. He accumulated just six catches (on nine targets) for 33 yards over the final two exhibition contests, and his overall performance in training camp and the preseason wasn't enough for him to crack the Falcons' 53-man roster. Drummond spent most of the 2024 season on the Falcons' practice squad, and he could reprise that role for the 2025 campaign if he clears waivers.

Williams was released by the Eagles on Tuesday.

Williams operated exclusively as a return-specialist during the preseason, returning two kickoffs for 49 yards, while also adding 26 yards on four punt returns. The wide receiver played in all 17 regular-season games over each of the last two seasons with the Falcons, and he will likely not have to wait long for another opportunity ahead of the 2025 campaign.

The Falcons waived Blair on Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.

Blair spent most of the 2024 season on the Falcons' practice squad before being signed to the active roster in December, and he entered training camp competing for a depth spot at wide receiver. He ended up leading all receivers in receiving yards (197) and touchdowns (two) on 12 catches (18 targets). Blair won't be on the Falcons' initial 53-man roster despite a strong preseason, but he should garner interest on the waiver wire from teams looking to bolster depth at wide receiver. Blair is a candidate to return to the Falcons' practice squad if he clears waivers.

The Buccaneers placed McMillan (neck) on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

McMillan left Tampa Bay's second exhibition contest with what was determined to be a strained neck. The wide receiver will sit out at least the first four games of the season, with McMillan's first chance to suit up occurring in Week 5 at Seattle. In the meantime, the Bucs will roll with Mike Evans, rookie first-rounder Emeka Egbuka and potentially Chris Godwin (ankle), who passed a physical and was activated from the active/PUP list Tuesday, as targets for Baker Mayfield.

Shorter was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.

Shorter was active for all three of the team's preseason contests, reeling in three catches for 22 yards. The wide receiver played in 10 regular-season games with Las Vegas in 2024, but he failed to record any offensive stats in those contests. Shorter will now be placed on waivers, and his experience last season could make him an intriguing target for the rest of the league.

The Dolphins waived Henning on Tuesday.

The undrafted rookie out of Northwestern entered training camp gunning for a depth spot on the Dolphins' 53-man roster, but he didn't do much to separate himself from the competition after logging three catches (on six targets) for 34 yards across three games. Assuming he clears waivers, Henning is a candidate to stick around in Miami as a member of the Dolphins' practice squad.

Godwin (ankle) passed a physical Tuesday, after which the Buccaneers activated him from the active/PUP list, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Godwin suffered a season-ending dislocated left ankle in Week 7 of last season that required surgery. In early March, he inked a three-year, $66 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers, and while there was optimism from coach Todd Bowles during the offseason program that Godwin may be available for the beginning of the 2025 campaign, he opened training camp on active/PUP. Now that he's been cleared to practice, the veteran wideout can return to action as soon as Week 1, although an October return still appears likely, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. By keeping him off the PUP list, which would require a minimum four-game absence, the Bucs are at least keeping open the possibility of a late September return. As long as Godwin remains sidelined, Mike Evans and rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka will serve as the team's top two wide receivers with Jalen McMillan out due to a sprained neck.

Jackson was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.

Jackson signed a reserve/future contract with Las Vegas in January and recorded a team-high eight catches and 133 yards, while also scoring a touchdown over the team's three preseason contests. The wide receiver spent the final month of the 2024 campaign on the Raiders' practice squad, and he could rejoin that group if he clears waivers.

Mellott was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.

Mellott was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, recording two catches for one yard while appearing in all three preseason games. Considering the draft capital spent on him in April, it's likely that Las Vegas will look to add the wide receiver to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

The Chargers released Reagor on Tuesday.

Unable to earn a depth role, Reagor becomes an unrestricted free agent. He's 26 years old and seemingly maxed out as an end-of-roster type, with no hint of living up to the hype of being a 2020 first-round pick for Philadelphia.