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Dortch hauled in one of three targets for 10 yards and returned two punts for four yards during Saturday's 38-10 preseason defeat to the Chiefs.

Dortch broke out with a 52-467-2 line on 64 targets in 16 games last season, partly due to numerous injuries affecting the Cardinals' receiving corps. The campaign featured highs (four games of 50-plus yards) and lows (10 outings with less than 20 yards). With DeAndre Hopkins moving on this offseason, Dortch will be vying for targets with Marquise Brown, Rondale Moore and rookie third-round pick Michael Wilson at wide receiver in 2023.

Flowers played one drive and caught both of his targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Monday's preseason game at Washington.

Playing with Baltimore's backups against a Washington defense that used only three or four projected starters, Flowers caught a pair of short passes and avoided a tackle on both plays en route to gains of 11 and 26 (TD). He did his damage while lined up across from fellow rookie first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes, who otherwise played well in the first half. Flowers is locked in as one of Baltimore's top three WRs to start the regular season, and he could even be the first or second option if Odell Beckham and/or Rashod Bateman struggle to regain form after prolonged absences. It's unclear if Flowers will play in the preseason finale against Tampa Bay on Saturday, but he should get a lot of snaps Week 1 when the Ravens host the Texans on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Wilson wasn't targeted on 14 offensive snaps during Saturday's 38-10 preseason loss to the Chiefs.

After posting two catches on three targets for eight yards in the Cardinals' exhibition opener against the Broncos, Wilson didn't make a mark in the box score this time around. The 2023 third-round pick did start alongside fellow wide receiver Marquise Brown however, while Rondale Moore and Greg Dortch came off the bench. The order of each player's first snaps Saturday may not be replicated to begin the regular season or once quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) is healthy enough to suit up, but Wilson appears as though he'll be a regular target for whoever is under center for Arizona.

Merritt (hamstring) caught one pass for eight yards on one target in the Saints' preseason win over the Chargers Monday night.

Merritt missed the Saints' preseason opener with the pulled hamstring. He played just one offensive snap against Los Angeles and two more on special teams, returning one kick for 13 yards. Merritt is entering his fourth season out of Arkansas State.

Baccellia caught two of five targets for 32 yards in the Cardinals' preseason loss to the Chiefs on Saturday.

Baccellia left the preseason opener the week before to be checked for a concussion, but he's evidently healthy. The 26-year-old played 43 offensive snaps versus Kansas City and is among the group of wideouts competing for a final roster spot with Arizona.

Cain (ankle) was targeted three times but did not record a catch in the Eagles' preseason game against the Browns on Thursday.

Cain signed with the Eagles in July before leaving an early training camp practice with an ankle injury. The 2018 sixth-round pick of the Colts spent time on Philadelphia's practice squad the last two seasons. The wide receiver has nine catches for 124 yards in 14 career games.

Ward (cramps) was targeted four times and caught three passes for 29 yards in the Eagles' preseason game against the Browns on Thursday.

The wide receiver left Philadelphia's first preseason contest against the Ravens on Aug. 12 with leg cramps. The seventh-year pro is competing for a backup role and has 88 catches for 768 yards and 10 touchdowns in 40 career games.

Kupp (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

It remains to be seen if Kupp will be deemed a full participant, but either way, the wideout's return to the field Monday bodes well for his Week 1 availability in the absence of any setbacks. The Rams' preseason finale is Saturday against the Broncos, but it'd be a surprise if Kupp sees any action in the contest.

Young (hip) didn't catch any of his three targets in Saturday's 22-14 preseason win over the Cowboys.

Young missed the first preseason game due to a hip injury. He struggled in this outing, dropping a pass on third down to end a drive in the first quarter. The 2022 seventh-round pick still has a good chance to make the final roster because Dee Eskridge is facing a six-game suspension, but the emergence of undrafted rookie Jake Bobo muddies the waters.

Philips suffered an MCL injury during Saturday's game against the Vikings, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

We'll await further details from the team, but Kuharsky suggests that Philips could miss some time as a result of the issue. With Treylon Burks dealing with a sprained LCL, the Titans wide receiver depth behind DeAndre Hopkins is currently taxed. In the event that one or both of the injured pass catchers are out or limited at the start of the regular season, added work would be available for Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and/or Chris Moore.