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Cleveland (groin) was unavailable for Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Bronco's official website reports.

Cleveland picked up a groin injury at some point this last week and was unable to go for practice Wednesday. He can be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars, and if he is unavailable for the contest, Jalen Virgil could garner a few more snaps.

Head coach Todd Bowles said that Gage (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Ravens, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Gage won't be available Week 8 after injuring his hamstring in last Sunday's loss to the Panthers, while Julio Jones (knee) is expected to be a game-time decision. The wideout has drawn at least four targets in six straight games, and he will work to get healthy in time to face the Rams in Week 9.

Collins (groin) isn't participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

According to Wilson, the Texans are viewing Collins as day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans after he exited the team's Week 7 loss to the Raiders with the groin injury. If Collins is unable to overcome the groin issue in time for Sunday, Phillip Dorsett would likely pick up more reps alongside Brandin Cooks and Chris Moore in three-receiver sets.

The Cardinals cut Treadwell from their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Treadwell was cut from Arizona's practice squad Tuesday after he had already spent time with both the Jaguars' and Patriots' practice units so far this season. The 6-foot-2 receiver will now search elsewhere for another opportunity to join an active roster in the 2022 campaign.

The Saints signed Kirkwood on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Kirkwood was recently let go by the team Thursday, after he battled an ankle injury prior to the Saints' Week 7 matchup against Arizona. However, the 210-pounder's issue doesn't seem to be of great concern given the team's desire to bring Kirkwood back into the mix. With both fellow receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) currently considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Raiders, the 27-year-old could find himself in a rotational role if either WR is eventually sidelined for the contest.

Gage (hamstring) didn't take part in Tuesday's walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Gage has yet to step on the field since injuring his hamstring this past Sunday at Carolina, and he has little time left to do so ahead of Thursday's contest against the Ravens. Fellow wide receivers Mike Evans (ankle) and Julio Jones (knee) followed DNPs on Monday with limited showings Tuesday, so they may have better chances to join Chris Godwin as active in Week 8. Gage's listing on Wednesday's practice report could clear up his status.

Evans (ankle) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

After sitting out Monday's walkthrough, Evans was back on the field in some capacity one day later. He'll have one more opportunity to get back to full activity before Thursday's game against the Ravens. As for the other injured Bucs receivers, Russell Gage (hamstring) remained sidelined Tuesday, while Julio Jones (knee) has followed the same regimen as Evans this week.

Bateman didn't practice Tuesday due to a foot injury.

Bateman was sidelined Weeks 5 and 6 as a result of a foot issue, so the Ravens may have simply given him a maintenance day in the wake of hauling in four of five targets for 42 yards in his return to action this past Sunday against the Browns. Wednesday's practice report will clarify his status heading into Thursday's road matchup with the Buccaneers.

Houston waived Johnson on Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Johnson appeared in Weeks 4 and 5 but didn't record a target across 28 offensive snaps. Following Houston's Week 6 bye, the wideout found himself as a healthy scratch once again in Week 7 and will now have to look for a new opportunity in 2022. The 2020 fifth-round pick caught 48 of 72 targets for 529 yards and two scores during his first two campaigns in Tampa Bay, but it's unclear what type of attention he'll draw as a free agent.

Philips (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Philips showed up on Tennessee's injury report last Friday with an ankle issue, which left him inactive in Week 7 against the Colts. The injury will now keep him sidelined for at least the next four games. With Treylon Burks (toe) also on IR, the Titans' receiving corps will consist of Robert Woods, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Cody Hollister and newly signed Chris Conley.