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Moore recorded two receptions on three targets for eight yards in Saturday's 33-32 preseason loss to the Chiefs.

Recovered from a rib injury, Moore played with Deshaun Watson and the rest of Cleveland's first-team offense. He matched Amari Cooper in targets, though Moore was targeted in the short areas of the field while Cooper was targeted on deep attempts. Moore is likely to work primarily out of the slot this season and should be a favorite target of Watson in the short and intermediate areas of the field.

Grant sustained a potential broken patella in his knee during Saturday's 33-32 preseason loss to the Chiefs, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Grant is slated to undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine whether his patella is possibly broken or torn, as a torn patella could sideline him for the entire 2023 campaign. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski also expressed Saturday that he feels horrible for Grant, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, likely indicating that this injury will sideline him for an extended period of time either way. The 5-foot-7 slot receiver hasn't made much of an impact in the passing game during his career, but he has accumulated two kick-return touchdowns and four punt-return touchdowns over the past six seasons. Should Grant miss significant playing time, Donovan Peoples-Jones could step up as the Browns' primary punt returner while Jerome Ford, who is questionable for Week 1 with a hamstring injury, would likely take over kick-return duties.

Rice recorded three receptions on six targets for 29 yards in Saturday's 33-32 preseason win over the Browns.

The good news about Rice's performance is that he was open and commanded targets, as he tied for the team lead with six looks. The bad news is that he failed to take advantage of that opportunity due to drops, with one being a potentially long touchdown down the right sideline. Rice has primarily been impressive in the first summer of his professional career, though it appears he'll enter the season behind Kadarius Toney (knee), Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore in priority for targets.

Conley is considered day-to-day with a strained AC joint following Friday's 23-12 preseason loss to the Chargers, Josh Dubow of The Associated Press reports.

Conley was ruled out Friday after sustaining this shoulder injury, leaving his status for San Francisco's season opener Sunday, Aug. 10 up in the air. The 6-foot-3 wideout has been competing for a depth role heading into his age-31 season, so, if this injury winds up lingering over the next couple of weeks, it could impact his chances to make the final 53-man roster. Conley totaled four catches over nine games between Houston and Tennessee last year, and his potential release could open up an opportunity for fellow veterans Willie Snead and Anthony Miller as well as rookie Ronnie Bell.

Cooper recorded one reception on three targets for 53 yards in Saturday's 33-32 preseason loss to the Chiefs.

Deshaun Watson looked Cooper's way with deep targets on each of the Browns' first two drives. While both fell incomplete, the duo connected for a long gain in the middle of the first quarter, when Watson extended a play and allowed Cooper to work behind the Chiefs' secondary. This was Cooper's first action of the preseason, and he should enter a Week 1 matchup against the Bengals as the top target in Cleveland's passing attack.

Coach Andy Reid said Saturday that Toney (knee) may be able to practice in about one week, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Toney suffered a torn meniscus in his knee in the early stages of training camp, which required surgery and kept him out of the entire preseason. The Chiefs have been optimistic that he'll be healthy by Week 1, and returning to drills next week would help his case to do so. Having said that, they open the season Thursday, Sept. 7 versus the Lions, so Toney may need bump up to all activity quickly to receive clearance for that contest.

Chrest (finger) was targeted once and caught one pass for eight yards in Saturday's 19-15 preseason victory over the Seahawks.

Chrest dislocated his pinkie in practice a little over a week ago, but he did not wind up missing any action. While Chrest is healthy, he is a long shot to make the cut when the Packers make roster moves in the coming days.

The Steelers waived Chisena on Saturday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Chisena was let go as part of the Steelers' initial round of roster cuts heading into the regular season, likely indicating that he could be a longshot to receive a spot on the team's practice squad as well. The 26-year-old appeared in 27 games over his first three seasons with the Vikings, though he has yet to record a reception in the NFL.

Reed caught one of three targets for seven yards and took a carry for nine yards in Saturday's 19-15 preseason win over Seattle.

The second-round pick got his carry on the opening drive and saw all three of his targets on the third and final drive for the first-team offense. Reed figures to be at least the No. 3 receiver when the Packers open their season at Chicago in Week 1, with the potential to move up a spot if Romeo Doubs' hamstring injury lingers.

Mooney finished without a catch on two targets in Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo.

DJ Moore had his second big play of the preseason on one of Justin Fields' two completions. Mooney got two of the six targets from Fields, including one into the end zone, in his first game since suffering a broken ankle last November. He'll presumably be the Bears' No. 2 receiver, behind Moore, when they open the season with a Week 1 home game against Green Bay.