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Waddle left Wednesday's practice early due to "some muscle tightness," Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Broncos coach Sean Payton said he expects Waddle to be fine. The wideout walked off the practice field earlier Wednesday, going back to the locker room without the assistance of a trainer. Waddle has often been banged up throughout this NFL career, but he's never missed time with a hamstring or groin injury -- the most common area of concern for muscular injuries with WRs.

Addison jammed his thumb earlier this week and won't catch passes during Wednesday's practice, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Imaging on the thumb came back clean, so Addison shouldn't be out for long. He'll be on the practice field with his teammates Wednesday afternoon, but he won't participate in team or individual drills while his thumb is healing.

Evans (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The same can be said for fellow wide receivers Christian Kirk (calf), De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) and Jacob Cowing (hip). When Evans initially sat out Monday's session, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that the 13-year pro was dealing with a minor quad strain, and the 49ers were slated to ease him back in until he's fully healthy.

Waddle (undisclosed) exited Wednesday's practice, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

Per Evans, Waddle headed to the locker room during the session and didn't return to the field for the initial stages of team drills. The reason for his departure is unclear, but added context regarding the wideout's status should arrive soon.

Lemon (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

The same applies to DeVonta Smith (hamstring), but per Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia, neither player's hamstring issue is viewed as a long-term concern. As a rookie, the 2026 first-rounder has a chance to make his mark from a fantasy perspective while working alongside Smith in a Philadelphia WR corps that also includes Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown.

Olave left Wednesday's practice early with a trainer by his side, though it looked to just be a heat-related issue, NFL reporter Erin Summers reports.

It sounds like Olave walked off the practice field under his own power. He's otherwise been taking part in full-team drills at training camp after being limited during the offseason program.

Worthy (shoulder) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Per Nate Taylor of ESPN.com, Coach Andy Reid noted Monday that he expects Worthy -- who is dealing with a sprained shoulder -- to return to practice later this week, which indicates that the issue isn't viewed as a major concern. The wideout thus remains in the day-to-day category ahead of the Chiefs' preseason opener, Aug. 15 against the Rams.

Dell (knee) was limited to individual drills Wednesday while wearing pads for the first time this summer, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

It's both a sign of progress and a reminder that the Texans want to slow-play things after Dell suffered major knee/leg injuries in each of his first two NFL seasons. He still has a shot to be ready in September, but his initial role could be small even if the team still views him as a potential top-three WR down the line.

Rice (knee) is participating in 11-on-11 drills at Wednesday's practice, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.

Per Taylor, it's the first time in training camp that the wideout has done so, as he continues to work his way back from an offseason knee procedure. It remains to be seen how much, if any, preseason action Rice sees, but assuming he experiences no setbacks ahead of Week 1, he's slated to maintain his key role as a starter in a Chiefs' WR corps that also features Xavier Worthy (shoulder), with Tyquan Thornton, Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen (shin) also in the mix for targets that don't go to the top duo.

Dell (knee) is wearing pads at practice Wednesday for the first time this year, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Dell won't be a full practice participant, and there's still been no report of him gaining clearance for contact, but this at least represents another step in the right direction. Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that Dell went through individual drills at the beginning of practice.