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Ross was signed to the Raiders' practice squad Wednesday.

Ross was waived by the Patriots on Tuesday, but the wideout quickly found a spot with the Raiders' practice squad Wednesday. Ross has spent time on both the Titans' and Patriots' practice squads since 2018, but he'll look to make a name for himself as he practices with the Raiders throughout the upcoming 2023 campaign.

Erickson was signed to the Chargers' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Erickson was a preseason standout for the Jets but was unable to make it on their final 53-man roster. He spent his first six seasons with the Bengals before spending the majority of 2022 on Washington's practice squad. The Wisconsin product will now look to adapt in Los Angeles and work to make an impression at practice.

Metcalf didn't play during the preseason but will be ready to suit up for the Seahawks' Sept. 10 season opener versus the Rams.

Metcalf earned a career-high 141 targets in 2022, though his efficiency took a hit, as he averaged a career-low 7.4 yards per target. The addition of Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) may eat into Metcalf's target share slightly in 2023, though the latter's efficiency could positively regress by having the rookie wideout and Tyler Lockett taking the spotlight off of him. Regardless, fantasy managers should be confident in Metcalf heading into his age-25 season after Geno Smith proved to be a viable starting quarterback in 2022.

Landers agreed to join Seattle's practice squad Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official website reports.

Landers was attempting to make the team as an undrafted free agent, so he was facing an uphill climb. While he failed to make it through final cuts, the rookie will get a chance to turn some heads during practice going forward. He recorded 907 yards and eight touchdowns on 47 receptions during his final collegiate season at Arkansas.

Remigio (wrist) reverted to Kansas City's reserve/injured list Wednesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

The wideout was unclaimed after being waived/injured Tuesday, meaning he's been reverted to IR. Remigio went undrafted this past year out of Fresno State, where he recorded 852 receiving yards in his final year of college.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur declined to comment on Doubs' hamstring injury after the wideout missed practice Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

LaFleur suggested that any updates on Doubs' status for the Packers' Sept. 10 season opener in Chicago may not be available until Green Bay releases its first Week 1 injury report next Wednesday. Doubs caught three passes for 83 yards and a touchdown through the first two weeks of the preseason, but he missed the final exhibition this past weekend and now is absent from practice 11 days before the Week 1 game. The second-year pro has been expected to start the season as Green Bay's No. 2 receiver, a role he could lose to second-round pick Jayden Reed if the rookie outplays him early in the season or if Doubs simply isn't available.

The Bills placed Shorter on injured reserve Wednesday with a hamstring injury, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Shorter, a fifth-round pick out of Florida, made the Bills' initial 53-man roster after finishing the preseason with six catches for 66 yards and a touchdown while also contributing to special teams. However, after picking up the hamstring injury and going on IR, he'll be required to miss at least the first four games of the season. Once activated, Shorter will likely handle a depth role in the Bills' receiving corps.

The Colts re-signed McKenzie on Thursday.

After initially cutting McKenzie earlier Wednesday, the Colts opted to bring the veteran slot man aboard, likely at a more team-friendly price. As Week 1 approaches, McKenzie will likely vie with rookie Josh Downs for snaps alongside the team's top two receivers, Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce.

Shavers was waived by the Bills on Tuesday, Alec White of the team's official website reports.

Shavers joined the Bills in May as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State and was looking to earn a roster spot as a depth receiver and special teams contributor. While he didn't survive final cuts, the Bills brought Shavers aboard their practice squad. He'll continue to take part in practices with Buffalo while awaiting the opportunity to get elevated to the 53-man roster on game day should the Bills have a need for another receiver at any point.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Wednesday that he's hopeful Toney (knee) will be available for the team's Sept. 7 regular season opener versus the Lions, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

With Veach suggesting that Toney has a chance to be ready for Week 1, the wideout's practice participation in the coming days will be worth monitoring closely. Once Toney is fully up to speed, he's slated to play a key role in a Kansas City wideout corps that also includes Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore, Rashee Rice, Richie James and Justin Watson.