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Downs (knee), who missed some time this offseason, participated in practice Wednesday, Jake Arthur of Si.com reports.

Now that he's back on the field for training camp, the 2023 third-round pick out of North Carolina will have a chance to compete for slot snaps with free-agent addition Isaiah McKenzie in a Colts receiver corps that also includes Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce. If Downs can secure a top three role out of the gate, he could gain some appeal in PPR formats regardless of whether who between Gardner Minshew and Anthony Richardson winds up as the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.

The Chargers placed Guyton (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday.

Guyton tore his ACL in Week 3 of last season and won't be ready to participate in the initial stages of training camp. He can, however, be activated from the list in the coming days and weeks, and if/when that occurs, the 26-year-old will look to cement a depth role in a Chargers wideout corps that led by Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

Godwin is set to enter the 2023 season with a clean bill of health, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Godwin said Wednesday that he was in "survivor mode" in 2022 and that he's "excited to be healthy" and ready to perform at a high level in 2023. The wide receiver was hindered by hip and knee injuries last season, but he still compiled a career-high 104 catches for 1,023 receiving yards and three touchdowns over 15 contests. Now operating without Tom Brady, Godwin's fantasy value will likely take a slight hit with either Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask under center this season.

Hyatt walked off the field with trainers Wednesday after sustaining an apparent injury during 7-on-7 drills, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

The Giants have yet to shed light on the nature or severity of Hyatt's injury. The rookie third-round pick is staring down the opportunity to compete for a significant role on offense alongside Darius Slayton or Isaiah Hodgins, but he'll first need to impress over the course of training camp and the preseason.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that the NFL is "still looking into" Hill's involvement in an incident at a Miami Beach marina last month, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Hill reached a settlement Monday with the other party involved in the incident, with a joint-attorney statement noting that the two sides have "resolved their differences," per Adam Schefter of ESPN. No charges were filed against Hill, though the Miami-Dade Police Department investigated the incident. While Hill's legal situation has been resolved, potential disciplinary action from the NFL can't be ruled out until the league's own investigation into the matter is completed. The seven-time Pro Bowl wideout was limited during minicamp due to an undisclosed minor injury, but Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports that McDaniel singled out Hill and Waddle competing against cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard as his most anticipated battle of training camp. McDaniel's comments would seem to indicate that the Dolphins' top wideout is ready to go.

Metchie (hamstring) received medical clearance Wednesday for the start of training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Metchie dealt with a hamstring injury earlier during Houston's offseason program, but he's been given a clean bill of health ahead of camp. Practice reps will be crucial for the 2022 second-round pick, who missed his entire rookie season after being diagnosed with leukemia last July. Now fully healthy, Metchie will get a chance to build chemistry with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and compete for a key role in a wide receiver corps that also houses Robert Woods, Nico Collins, Noah Brown and Nathaniel Dell.

Chrest and the Packers have agreed to terms on a deal, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

This move comes after Chrest had a successful tryout in Green Bay. The undrafted free agent was an All-WAC Second-Team selection during his final collegiate season at Sam Houston State. He recorded a 4.35 40-yard dash at his Pro Day and will look to use that speed to his advantage and turn some heads in camp.

Grant (Achilles) participated in Tuesday's practice and took his most reps to date, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.

Grant, who sustained a torn Achilles last year during training camp, participated in both kick and punt return drills. With Marquise Goodwin (illness) on the active/non-football illness list, Grant could receive additional opportunities on offense in camp and during preseason games. He and Jaelon Darden, who also participated in return drills Tuesday, are in the mix for what appears to be the same role, that of a fifth or sixth receiver that can also help in the return game.

Knowles (undisclosed) has reverted to the Vikings reserve/non-football injury list, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

After getting waived with a non-football injury designation Monday, Knowles ultimately went unclaimed. As a result, he will need to reach an injury settlement with Minnesota once his health is up to par in order to have the opportunity to play again this season. The undrafted free agent recorded 48 receptions for 725 yards and two touchdowns during his senior season at Kansas State.

The Broncos signed Williams on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Williams will now return to Denver, where he signed as an undrafted free agent in June only to be released a week later. The 6-foot-4 receiver will look to compete for a roster spot after recording 28 catches for 435 yards and two touchdowns during his lone season at UNLV.