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Coach Nick Sirianni singled out Watkins on Friday as a player that's stood out during OTAs, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

The 2020 sixth-round pick operated as Philadelphia's No. 3 wideout last year and caught 33 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns, but his role for 2023 appeared a bit more in flux after the club signed Olamide Zaccheaus in April. Watkins' strong spring performance should put him in a good place for the start of training camp, though neither he or Zaccheaus is likely to be a major contributor in the passing game with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith dominating the target share.

Lamb (leg) is reportedly fine following his exit from Wednesday's minicamp practice, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Per Mickey Spagnola of the Cowboys' official site, Lamb appeared to be favoring his left leg after landing awkwardly while making a catch during Wednesday's session, but the issue doesn't look like anything serious and shouldn't impact Lamb's status for next month's training camp. This coming season, the 2020 first-rounder is in line to continue to head a Dallas pass-catching corps that bid adieu to TE Dalton Schultz this offseason while adding veteran wideout Brandin Cooks. In 17 games in 2022, Lamb paced the team with 107 catches for 1,359 yards and nine TDs on 156 targets.

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that Mooney (ankle) will be ready for training camp, barring a setback, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.

Mooney hasn't been available for any of the Bears' offseason workouts while rehabbing from the season-ending ankle surgery he underwent last November. Eberflus has maintained a positive outlook on the wideout's recovery, and Mooney appears to be on track to be 100 percent by Week 1. The 2020 fifth-round pick's target share is expected to take a hit in 2023 after the addition of DJ Moore, but Mooney should still operate as Chicago's top deep threat. Meanwhile, Moore, Chase Claypool and Cole Kmet are expected to draw most of the short and intermediate looks from quarterback Justin Fields.

Hopkins is scheduled to fly to Nashville on Sunday for a visit with the Titans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Pelissero added that the Titans aren't the only team speaking with Hopkins, who was released by the Cardinals on May 26. However, the wideout's impending visit shows the two sides have mutual interest. Hopkins and Titans head coach Mike Vrabel were together in Houston for a few years, but Vrabel was a linebacker coach and then a defensive coordinator, so the two weren't working directly with one another. The five-time Pro Bowler has also been linked to the Browns, Patriots, Bills, Chiefs and Giants.

Kupp (ankle) was present Tuesday at OTAs and said he's "feeling really good" while he continues to rehab, Paolo Uggetti of ESPN.com reports.

Kupp, who underwent season-ending ankle surgery last November, wasn't present for the start of the Rams' OTAs while he and his wife awaited the birth of their third child. He made his first offseason appearance at the team's facilities Tuesday, but he worked off to the side with trainers and didn't participate in any team or individual drills. He refrained from giving a timeline for his return to full-speed drills, saying he'll leave that decision up to the team's medical staff. Kupp's absence during offseason workouts has allowed Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua, Van Jefferson and Austin Trammell to garner increased reps and opportunities.

Robinson (foot) has been participating in 11-on-11 drills over the past week, Chris Adamski of the TribLIVE reports.

Robinson was limited to start OTAs while rehabbing from surgery to repair a broken foot, but he continues to make progress and remains on track to be 100 percent by training camp. Adamski notes that Robinson has been working primarily out of the slot with the first-team offense, as Diontae Johnson and George Pickens operate on the outside.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Flowers (undisclosed) suffered a minor injury Tuesday but is expected to participate in mandatory minicamp next week, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Flowers appears to have been shut down during Tuesday's practice, and the Ravens are opting to be cautious with their rookie first-round pick. Baltimore has high hopes for the Boston College product, who should play a major role in what is expected to be an improved passing attack that'll also feature Rashod Bateman (foot), Odell Beckham and Mark Andrews.

Thomas (toe) was present for Tuesday's OTA practice.

A toe injury limited Thomas to three games in 2022, but he continues to progress as the coming season approaches. While his presence for OTAs is encouraging, coach Dennis Allen reiterated Tuesday that the team's main focus with regard to Thomas is getting the wideout ready for training camp. If he avoids any injury setbacks, the 30-year-old -- who has played in only 10 contests over the last three seasons -- will have a chance to reclaim his key role in a New Orleans wide receiver corps that also includes Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, with newcomer Derek Carr now handling the team's starting QB duties. For now, however, Thomas will be limited, with Patrick Magee of the New Orleans Times-Tribune relaying that he worked off to the side with the Saints' signal callers Tuesday, simulating some routes.

Cooper (abdomen) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Cooper had been limited to individual and walk-through drills during OTAs, so it's encouraging to see him take the next step in his rehab during the mandatory part of Cleveland's offseason program. In his first season with the Browns, Cooper caught 78 of 132 targets for 1,160 yards and nine scores and is in line to be Deshaun Watson's top target in 2023.

The Seahawks waived Johnson on Monday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Johnson signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Seahawks in mid-May, but he's been let go ahead of mandatory minicamp. During his final campaign at East Carolina, the 6-foot-1 wideout caught 67 passes for 1,016 yards and 10 touchdowns.