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Skinner caught his only target for 14 yards during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions.

Despite all of the starters and most of the primary reserves sitting this one out, the undrafted rookie out of Vanderbilt played only two offensive snaps. Skinner is unlikely to make the 53-man roster in a crowded wideout room.

Matthews failed to catch his lone target during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions. He also returned one kickoff for 23 yards.

Despite playing 23 offensive snaps, the second-most among wideouts behind Dylan Drummond, Matthews was a nonfactor on offense. The undrafted free agent out of San Diego State missed the entire 2023 campaign due to an ACL tear and spent last season on the Falcons' practice squad. Despite the familiarity with the organization, it's unlikely Matthews lands a spot on the initial 53-man roster.

Nash caught all three of his targets for 35 yards during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions.

The undrafted rookie out of San Jose State played only 10 offensive snaps but was heavily involved during a drive in the third quarter. Despite the strong first impression, Nash has a long way to go to make the initial 53-man roster.

Blair caught three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions.

The undrafted wideout from Alcorn State has made five regular-season appearances with the Falcons over the last two seasons, securing only one of two targets for 17 yards. Like Dylan Drummond, Blair's familiarity with the organization and strong impression in the preseason opener help his chances of making the team. However, there's still stiff competition for roster spots behind Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge. Given Jamal Agnew's return abilities, he'll likely take the fifth spot, leaving Blair to compete with Casey Washington, DJ Chark, David Sills and Drummond for potentially only one spot.

Drummond caught all eight of his targets for 63 yards during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions.

Drummond spent the entire 2024 campaign on the Falcons' practice squad, and the familiarity paid off, as he had a big performance in the preseason opener. However, he hasn't played in an NFL regular-season game since 2023 with the Lions, and there's stiff competition for the final wideout spots behind the returning top guys: Drake London, Darnell Mooney (shoulder), Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge. Given Jamal Agnew's return abilities, he'll likely take the fifth spot, leaving Drummond to compete with Casey Washington, DJ Chark, David Sills and Chris Blair for potentially only one spot.

Sills caught one of two targets for 15 yards during Friday's 17-10 preseason loss to the Lions.

The undrafted wideout out of West Virginia hasn't played a regular-season game in the NFL since 2023. There's a lot of competition for the final wideout spots behind Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud and KhaDarel Hodge. Given Jamal Agnew's return abilities, he'll likely take the fifth spot, leaving Sills to compete with Casey Washington, DJ Chark, Dylan Drummond and Chris Blair for potentially only one spot.

The Vikings placed Moore (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury for the second summer in a row, after missing all of 2024 while with the Falcons. He's scheduled for free agency again next offseason but will first face a lengthy rehab process before he can attempt to resume his career in 2026.

Moore (knee) will miss the entire 2025 season, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

It's his second season-ending knee injury in as many summers, after Moore missed all of 2024 while with the Falcons. He's only 25 years old but faces a tough path ahead to continue his football career, having last played in a regular-season game in 2023.

Cowing (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday in a limited fashion, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Cowing injured his hamstring on the first day of training camp, kicking off a stretch of poor injury luck for San Francisco's wideouts this summer. Ricky Pearsall returned from his own hamstring injury in late July, but Jauan Jennings (calf) and Jordan Watkins (ankle) have since been sidelined, and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) remains on the PUP list. There's also a strong chance Demarcus Robinson will be suspended for the first few games after pleading no contest in July to a DUI charge, potentially opening the door for Cowing to have an early role even if he's just fifth or sixth on the depth chart when everyone is healthy. A 2024 fourth-round pick, Cowing caught just four passes on 106 offensive snaps last season, getting most of his work on punt returns (28 for 245). However, he won't necessarily reprise that role on special teams after the 49ers drafted return specialist Junior Bergen in the seventh round this spring.

Doubs (back) left the field early Tuesday but responded in the affirmative when asked if he was "good", Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Doubs walked off after a hard fall but doesn't seem to have suffered a major injury. With all of Jayden Reed (foot), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Christian Watson (knee) already absent from practice, in addition to quarterback Jordan Love (thumb), it would make sense for Green Bay to be cautious regarding Doubs' health. Coach Matt LaFleur hasn't yet revealed whether his starters will play Saturday versus Indianapolis, but the team may hold Doubs out of exhibition action if he's any less than 100 percent.