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Gage (knee) is expected to miss the entire 2023 season after being carted off the practice field Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

The Buccaneers haven't yet confirmed the severity of Gage's injury, but it appears to be significant given that it was of the non-contact variety. The 27-year-old wideout will likely be placed on season-ending injured reserve in the near future, with his attention turned toward making a fully recovery for 2024. Tampa Bay will likely add receiver depth behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, to fill the void at the No. 3 wideout spot.

Beasley (leg) will not practice Wednesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Beasley was also unable to practice Tuesday due to the injury, and it's unclear how much longer the veteran wideout may need to recover before he takes the field again. Considering he is likely on the bubble regarding making the team's final 53-man roster, it'll be important for Beasley to return as soon as possible.

Adams (leg) is slated to practice Wednesday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

An apparent right leg injury caused Adams to exit this past Friday's practice, but evidently it was a minor issue, given that the star pass catcher is set to take the field less than a week later. As Week 1 approaches, Adams remains the top option in a Raiders wide receiver corps that also includes newcomer Jakobi Meyers and returning slot man Hunter Renfrow.

The Buccaneers fear that the non-contact knee injury Gage suffered in Wednesday's practice is season-ending, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Prior to picking up the injury, Gage was in line to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 wide receiver behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The severity of his injury won't be confirmed until he undergoes further testing, but if Gage is indeed headed for a long-term absence, the Buccaneers will likely add depth at the position in short order. Beyond Evans and Godwin, the Buccaneers have mostly unproven options at receiver.

Marshall (back) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason matchup against the Giants, Augusta Stone of the Panthers' official site reports.

Head coach Frank Reich said the Panthers are "still evaluating" the extent of Marshall's back injury. The third-year player looks like the No. 4 wideout on the depth chart at the moment, so every remaining practice rep ahead of Week 1 will be crucial for any chance of Marshall handling a meaningful role in the season opener.

Williams (suspension) left Wednesday's practice early due to an apparent right hamstring injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Williams was able to walk to the locker room under his own power, according to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com. The second-year wideout, who is already facing a six-game suspension to begin the season, missed time earlier in training camp due to a minor leg injury. After missing most of his rookie season while recovering from an ACL tear, Williams can scarce afford to miss many of the preseason reps remaining ahead of Week 1.

St. Brown suffered a lower leg injury early at Wednesday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

St. Brown has been working with the Lions' training staff since leaving the practice field, but the team has yet to provide an update about the third-year wideout's health. With Jameson Williams (hamstring) also having gotten nicked up Wednesday, any negative news about St. Brown would be especially devastating for Detroit's offense. However, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site relays that St. Brown is attempting to work through the issue and return to the practice field before Wednesday's session ends.

Gage was carted off the practice field Wednesday due to an apparent non-contact injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Gage missed some time due to a lower leg issue earlier in training camp, but he now appears to have sustained a more severe injury. The Buccaneers have yet to provide an official update on Gage's status, but non-contact injuries aren't often minor. As long as Gage is sidelined, Trey Palmer, Deven Thompkins and David Moore could see more reps behind the team's top two wideouts, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Ross (leg) returned to practice Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Ross left practice Tuesday with a leg injury, but he's already back on the field in full pads. The second-year wideout seems to have avoided an injury scare, though it's possible the Chiefs could still hold out of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals as a matter of cautious. After spending his entire first professional season in 2022 recovering from a foot injury, Ross is competing to earn a roster spot and a role in Kansas City's wideout room.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Waddle (abdomen) won't participate in joint practices with the Texans this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

McDaniel tempered concerns by saying that Waddle wants to practice, but the team has decided to be cautious with the wideout, per Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site. Still, fantasy managers will be anxious to see the third-year wideout back as a full practice participant soon, with just under a month remaining before the Sept. 10 season opener against the Chargers. Waddle is dealing with an abdomen injury sustained in practices last week, and he looks likely to sit out the Dolphins' upcoming preseason game Saturday in Houston.