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Watkins caught six of eight targets for a team-high 71 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Commanders.

Watkins, who had a touchdown catch in last week's Hall of Fame Game, has made a quick impression after signing with the Browns just before the start of training camp. He was not on the field with starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, and he's competing with several receivers for a longshot bid to make the roster. However, with Elijah Moore (ribs) joining Marquise Goodwin (illness) and Jaelon Darden (leg) on the sidelines, there could be an opening if he continues to make plays.

Dotson caught both his targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason win over the Browns.

Washington's starters on offense were on the field for three drives, and Dotson ended his night in style by hauling in a 26-yard TD strike from Sam Howell on the last one. The Penn State product could be headed for a breakout second season in the NFL, as Dotson had already demonstrated his nose for the end zone by catching four touchdowns in his first four games in 2022 before injuries derailed his rookie campaign.

Austin caught two of four targets for 73 yards and a touchdown while adding 23 rushing yards on two carries in Friday's preseason win over Tampa Bay.

Austin stole the show in the second half of Friday's exhibition win when he burned his assignee on a streak that Mason Rudolph hit him in stride with for a 67-yard touchdown. Austin, a 2022 fourth-round selection, missed his entire rookie year due to injury, but he finally got to make a healthy impression on the league. Austin is currently vying for the third spot behind starting wideouts Diontae Johnson and George Pickens on the depth chart, so Friday's big game should help his chances ahead of the Steelers' next preseason matchup against the Bills on Aug. 19.

Pickens caught his lone target for a 33-yard touchdown in Friday's preseason win over the Buccaneers.

Pickens took a short pass from Kenny Pickett and cut across the field before shaking multiple Tampa defenders en route to the end zone. With a 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame and tremendous athleticism, it is easy to see the excitement surrounding Pickens' fantasy potential, especially if his quarterback takes a step forward in his second year as a pro. Pickens and veteran Diontae Johnson are the clear starting duo in Pittsburgh, so we could see another brief appearance from the starters when the Steelers take on the Bills on Aug. 18.

Baccellia left Friday's preseason matchup with the Broncos early in order to be evaluated for a concussion, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Baccellia was active before exiting the game, as he had accumulated 45 yards on three receptions. If it is confirmed that he suffered a concussion, he will need to clear the league's protocols before suiting up again.

Williams caught two of seven targets for 18 yards in Friday's 21-16 preseason win over the Giants.

The Lions dialed up a few deep balls to Williams, but he and backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld couldn't get on the same page. After missing most of his rookie season while recovering from a torn ACL, Williams is expected to stretch the field for Detroit with his speed once his six-game suspension for gambling expires. The 2022 first-round pick should continue to be featured heavily throughout the preseason.

London is expected to play in next Friday's preseason game against the Bengals, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Along with the rest of the Falcons' first-team offense, London didn't suit up for Friday's exhibition opener in Miami. That script will flip in preseason Week 2 as he prepares to build off a 72-866-4 line on 117 targets from his rookie 2022 campaign.

Hyatt caught his only target for minus-4 yards in Friday's 21-16 preseason loss to the Lions.

Hyatt was tackled well behind the line of scrimmage on his only touch in his NFL debut. The rookie third-round pick out of Tennessee has reportedly been impressing with his speed in practice while mixing in with the starters. Perhaps Hyatt's playmaking ability will shine through more in New York's second preseason game against the Panthers.

Hodgins caught his only target for 13 yards in Friday's 21-16 preseason loss to the Lions.

Hodgins caught a pass from backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor on New York's second possession. The 24-year-old wide receiver excelled after being picked up by the Giants midseason in 2022, scoring five touchdowns in 10 games between the regular season and playoffs. Hodgins could pick up where he left off as the No. 1 wide receiver for the Giants in 2023, but he faces plenty of competition for playing time in a receiving corps that also features holdovers Darius Slayton, Sterling Shepard (knee) and Wan'Dale Robinson (knee), rookie third-round pick Jalin Hyatt and offseason signing Parris Campbell.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Chosen didn't play in Friday's 19-3 preseason defeat to the Falcons due to an undisclosed injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

In his first chance to suit up for the Dolphins, Chosen was held out along with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle (midsection) and Braylon Sanders (lower body). Meanwhile, fellow WR Braxton Berrios departed early due to an unknown health concern of his own. As a result, Miami's healthy wide receivers at the moment are Hill, Cedrick Wilson, River Cracraft and Erik Ezukanma, among others.