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Schwartz is listed as third on the unofficial depth chart at one wideout position behind Amari Cooper and Jaelon Darden for Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Jets, the Browns' official site reports.

Schwartz needs to have a big preseason to secure a roster spot. The third-round pick in 2021 has not come close to achieving the potential Cleveland thought he would provide. After a couple of disappointing, injury- and mistake-marred seasons, Schwartz watched the organization add several pieces during the offseason that put him on the bubble.

Gage (lower leg) was able to participate in the first set of 1-on-1 drills between receivers and defensive backs Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

The activity level was a step up from Sunday, when Gage was able to jump into individual position drills for the first time. The veteran also participated in those Monday in addition to the reps he took against cornerbacks, leading head coach Todd Bowles to remark that Gage is "getting back to normal." Brianna Dix of the team's official site also notes the 27-year-old looked effective, using both a double move and inside leverage to record catches. Assuming he continues free of setbacks, it seems likely Gage will be able to achieve full practice participation before the end of the week.

An MRI reportedly revealed that Patrick suffered a complete tear of his Achilles on Monday, according to Mike Klis of 9News Denver.

Assuming Klis' report is confirmed, Patrick would be in line to miss the coming season, a context that represents a major hit to a Denver pass-catching corps that will also be without KJ Hamler (pectoral), who was waived with a non-football illness designation Monday. The duo's looming absence paves the way for 2023 second-rounder Marvin Mims to assume an expanded role alongside the team's top wideouts, Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton.

The Falcons hosted Sexton for a workout Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Sexton appears to be healthy again despite having been waived from Kansas City's injured reserve with an undisclosed injury earlier this month. The 25-year-old has yet to appear in a regular-season game but will look to change that in 2023, whether it be with Atlanta or another team.

Patrick likely sustained a torn left Achilles during Monday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

At nearly the same point of the training-camp schedule last year, Patrick tore the ACL in his right knee, which required surgery shortly thereafter. He was able to run routes by the spring and participate in team drills during mandatory minicamp in June, but the injury bug bit him again Monday, when he was carted off the field following a non-contact injury. With Patrick poised to miss a second straight season, the Broncos will turn to some combination of KJ Hamler (pectoral), Marvin Mims (hamstring), Marquez Callaway and Kendall Hinton behind the top WR duo of Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton.

Flowers (illness) returned to practice Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Flowers reportedly got off to a strong start at training camp last week before missing a few practices due to a stomach bug. He's back after a few days and will continue competing for a role in a WR room that includes Odell Beckham, Rashod Bateman (foot), Nelson Agholor and Devin Duvernay.

Patrick is being evaluated for a left Achilles injury and is scheduled to get an MRI after exiting practice Monday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Patrick was carted off after suffering a non-contact injury Monday and needed crutches to get around the facility. Initial testing revealed an Achilles injury, and the MRI results should determine its severity. This could be the second straight year that Patrick has suffered a significant injury in training camp, as he missed the entire 2022 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee.

Mims (hamstring) was spotted at practice Monday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

While Mims' participation level has yet to be noted, the 2023 second-rounder's return to the field represents good news for Denver's pass-catching corps in the wake of Tim Patrick having suffered an apparent Achilles' injury Monday, per Aric DiLalla of the team's official site. If Patrick ends up missing extended time, Mims will have an increased chance to step into an expanded role alongside top wideouts Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton.

Williams (suspension) had little trouble creating separation from defenders at Sunday's practice but struggled with drops, MLive.com's Kyle Meinke reports.

It was the 22-year-old's first padded practice of the summer after missing a few days with a minor leg injury. The Lions figure to keep him fairly busy in practice and perhaps even the preseason, considering Williams will have six weeks to rest at the start of the regular season while serving a suspension for violations of the NFL's gambling policy. Once the 2022 first-round pick is eligible to play, he should have every chance to emerge as the top perimeter threat in an offense that otherwise has its most dangerous playmakers working from the slot (Amon-Ra St. Brown) or backfield (Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery). The drops are something to keep an eye on given that Williams had three on eight targets last season, though it sounds like his speed is what's really making an impression so far.

Patrick suffered a non-contact injury to his lower left leg in practice Monday and was carted off the field, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Patrick had been a full participant in team drills after having recently worked his way back from a torn ACL in his right knee that cost him the entire 2022 season. The wide receiver has sustained yet another injury early in training camp, but it's too early to determine the exact nature or severity of this injury, which isn't in the same leg as his previous one. Per Palmer, Patrick needed crutches to enter the facility after Monday's injury.