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Bateman (undisclosed) isn't practicing Tuesday, Bo Smolka of Press Box reports.

Bateman will miss at least one practice after taking a hard hit to the torso Monday. Coach John Harbaugh downplayed the severity of the issue and suggested it's nothing more than soreness, which means Bateman should be back at practice quickly. The Ravens have hinted that he could take over as their No. 2 wide receiver all offseason, and it seems Bateman's still on track for that role ahead of 31-year-old Nelson Agholor and 2024 fourth-round pick Devontez Walker.

Coach Dennis Allen said the Saints are still waiting on Perry to step up and make some plays this summer, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Allen's assessment was less than glowing, to put it politely. He said Perry has been "fine" during training camp and is "talented enough to make the team" but needs to show it more often on the practice field. There's been some thought Perry could step in as a regular starter for the receiver-needy Saints after his late-season cameo as a rookie in 2023, but Allen's comments make it sound like he's fighting for a roster spot. Cedrick Wilson, Equanimeous St. Brown, Bub Means and Mason Tipton are the other main candidates for snaps behind starters Chris Olave (hip) and Rashid Shaheed.

Olave left Tuesday's practice with an apparent hip injury, Jeff Nowak of WWL Radio reports.

Olave didn't return to practice afterward, which doesn't mean much given that his injury occurred at the end of the session. He's locked in as the top receiver in New Orleans, where growth for the passing game depends not only on Olave's development but also a better and healthier season from quarterback Derek Carr and potential scheme improvement under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Olave and running back Alvin Kamara are the only players on the roster that have drawn more than 75 targets in an NFL season.

Wilson sustained an ankle injury during Tuesday's practice, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, coach Mike Tomlin noted that Wilson is being evaluated to determine the severity of the issue and how much time he might miss. Once the 2024 third-rounder returns to the field, he'll continue to compete with Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin and Quez Watkins for slotting behind George Pickens.

Douglas, who has been dealing with a hand issue, participated in 7-on-7 drills Tuesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Douglas sported a red (non-contact) jersey Tuesday, but the wideout's participation in 7-on-7 drills solidifies the notion that his hand issue wasn't a major concern. As the coming season approaches, Douglas has an opportunity to claim a key role in a crowded New England receiving corps that parted ways with DeVante Parker this offseason while adding 2024 second-round pick Ja'Lynn Polk and fourth-rounder Javon Baker, as well veteran free agent K.J. Osborn.

Wilson left Tuesday's practice on a cart after he suffered an injury, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

It's not yet clear if the injury is considered serious or might impact Wilson's availability beyond the next few days. He's one of the many players competing for roles behind No. 1 receiver George Pickens, with the other top candidates to start being Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin. As a rookie third-round pick with 4.39 speed, Wilson offers the highest ceiling in the team's WR room besides Pickens in terms of both real-life and fantasy value.

Bobo seems to be solidifying his role as Seattle's No. 4 wide receiver, according to Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune.

Bobo made the team as an undrafted rookie last year, shining in the preseason and then getting playing time off the bench throughout the regular season. He drew targets on just 25 of his 148 routes, 16.9 percent, but took advantage of the limited opportunities with 19 catches for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Bobo had 64.8 percent of his yardage in a three-game stretch Weeks 6-8, and the lack of production thereafter suggests he's probably headed for a depth role again, not to mention the difficulty of gaining ground on the trio of DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

The Raiders signed Bynum on Monday.

The Cowboys actually worked out Bynum just two days prior, but it appears the USC product went in a different direction and signed with the Raiders. Bynum, an undrafted second-year wide receiver, appeared in one game with the Chargers last season, failing to record a stat. He'll likely be competing for a depth spot in Las Vegas' wide receiver room as the training camp progresses.

The Falcons signed Matthews on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Matthews impressed the Texans after going undrafted last offseason, but he unfortunately tore his ACL and missed all of 2023. The San Diego State product has now made a full recovery from his ACL tear and has agreed to terms with Atlanta following a successful workout. Expect Matthews to compete for a depth role in the Falcons' wide receiver room as the offseason progresses.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Cowing is expected to miss another week or so with his hamstring injury, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

If Cowing misses one more week, he will have missed a total of 10 days of 49ers practice. However, it seems as if he'll definitely be ready for to go for the beginning of San Francisco's 2024 campaign. The 2024 fourth-round pick out of Arizona is expected to play a depth role in the 49ers' wide receiver room throughout his rookie season.