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Davis is slated to start alongside Stefon Diggs in 2022, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Davis, who spent the bulk of his first two campaigns with the Bills working as the team's No. 4 receiver, now has an opportunity to see an expanded role in 2022 with Emmanuel Sanders and Cole Beasley no longer on the roster. Isaiah McKenzie, Jamison Crowder and rookie Khalil Shakir are also in Buffalo's wide receiver mix, but on the heels of an outstanding effort in the divisional round of the playoffs, Davis -- who logged a 35-549-6 line on 63 targets in 16 games last season --- appears poised to see an uptick in volume, as he's likely to absorb a decent portion of the targets vacated by Sanders and Beasley. Though Diggs remains the team's clear-cut top wideout as the projected No. 2 option, Davis has the potential to move up the fantasy ranks this year while catching passes from a quality signal caller in Josh Allen.

Reports on Godwin's rehab from an ACL tear have been encouraging, but the Bucs haven't commented on when they expect him back, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

As expected, Godwin missed spring practices while rehabbing the major knee injury he suffered Dec. 19. Auman suggests the star wideout has a chance to open the regular season on the 53-man roster, though there's also some danger he'll land on the PUP list and miss the first six games. With Godwin uncertain for Week 1 and Rob Gronkowski retired, QB Tom Brady may have to lean on Mike Evans, Russell Gage, Cameron Brate and the Tampa running backs early in the season.

Pittman, who approaches training camp as the Colts' top wide receiver, looks forward to working with veteran QB Matt Ryan this coming season, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

In 17 games last season, the 2020 second-rounder caught 88 of his 129 targets for 1,082 yards and six TDs. Pittman posted those numbers while working in a run-heavy offense paced by Jonathan Taylor, with Carson Wentz handling the team's signal-caller duties. Wentz's uneven play led to his offseason trade to Washington, paving the way for the arrival of Ryan, a steady veteran QB whose ball placement has impressed the 24-year-old wideout. While Pittman remains the team's clear cut top pass-catching option, Alec Pierce (a 2022 second-round pick) and Parris Campbell, who's had trouble staying on the field, are next up in the Colts' WR pecking order. With that in mind, Pittman is a candidate to see an uptick in production this year, assuming he continues to build chemistry with Ryan as the summer rolls along.

Jeudy, who missed a portion of Denver's OTAs with a strained groin, indicated that he's healthy in advance of training camp, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

Jeudy missed seven games last season -- six due to an ankle injury and one while on the COVID-19 list -- so now that he's past his latest injury issue, the 2020 first-rounder's ability to stay on the field going forward will play a big part in determining whether he can put up steady production in his third campaign as a pro. For his part, Jeudy (who logged a 38-467-0 stat line in 10 games in 2021) believes that the Broncos' addition of franchise QB Russell Wilson -- one of the better deep-ball passers in the league -- will provide the offense with a major lift. "I feel like we are going to be a very explosive team," noted the 23-year-old, who's part of a wideout corps that also includes Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick and KJ Hamler. "I feel like we've got all the pieces we needed, so we've just gotta put it together. And I am excited that is going to happen."

McLaurin agreed Tuesday on a three-year contract extension with the Commanders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The deal includes up to $71 million in new money and a $28 million signing bonus, with Washington's investment placing McLaurin among the NFL's top-five highest-paid wideouts. As a result, the 26-year-old -- whose rookie contract had been slated to expire after the coming season -- is now signed with the team through the 2025 campaign. Through 17 games in 2021, the 2019 third-rounder logged a 77-1,053-5 stat line on 130 targets. He continues to profile as the top option in a wide receiver corps that also includes Curtis Samuel and 2022 first-rounder Jahan Dotson, with McLaurin's fantasy prospects potentially boosted by new QB Carson Wentz.

Texans quarterback Davis Mills mentioned Collins as a player that stood out during organized team activities, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports. The quarterback made note of Collins' "grasp of the offense."

Although the Texans are expected to lean on the running game in 2022, their pass catchers are considered the offense's strength, led by Brandin Cooks and Collins. Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reported the second-year wideout looked much stronger within his 6-foot-4 frame. He spent a portion of the offseason working with Mills and other members of the offense in Atlanta, per Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site. The goal of the workouts was for young receivers like Collins and tight end Brevin Jordan to work on timing and chemistry with Mills. "It's going to be important that Nico and Brevin and some of the other young pass receiving guys that we have work together with our quarterback to develop more of a sense of continuity and that level of trust that we are going to need to be able to play fast and anticipate our throws and attack our opponents with rhythm and timing in our passing game," offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton said. Collins had 33 catches for 446 yards and one touchdown in 2021.

Alain Poupart of Sports Illustrated predicts that Bowden's versatility will land him a roster spot with the Dolphins this coming season.

Bowden, who didn't play last season due to a hamstring injury, was sidelined during a portion of the team's OTAs, but he subsequently was able to re-take the field and should be ready to compete fully in training camp. While the 24-year-old's path to steady touches in Miami's offense is murky, Poupart suggests that Bowden's diverse skill set should land him a depth role in the team's re-tooled wideout corps, which also includes top options Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, along with Cedrick Wilson, Trent Sherfield, Preston Williams and Erik Ezukanma.

Atwell (shoulder) participated in June minicamp and managed to earn praise from teammates Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp, ESPN.com reports.

Atwell, a 2021 second-round pick, had his rookie campaign limited to just eight appearances before he had to undergo shoulder surgery. Since the undersized wideout's return to the practice field this offseason, though, Stafford noted that "everything" Atwell does appears "much more intentional." As a rookie, Atwell handled a key role on special teams and as a kick returner, but he was limited to just 10 offensive snaps. Though Kupp, Allen Robinson and Van Jefferson are cemented as the Rams' top wideout trio, Atwell could earn more chances to contribute in four-wide sets Year 2.

Callaway (thumb) participated in June minicamp, the Saints' official website reports.

Callaway had thumb surgery early in the offseason, but there weren't any reports of limitations at spring practices. His bigger concern for this year is a beefed-up WR room that now has Jarvis Landry and first-round pick Chris Olave joining Callaway, Michael Thomas (ankle), Deonte Harty and Tre'Quan Smith. There's still some opportunity for Callaway to earn a top-three spot on the depth chart -- especially if Thomas isn't ready for Week 1 -- but the 24-year-old Callaway could just as easily drop to the No. 4/5 role after starting 11 games last season.

Campbell was busy at June minicamp, exclusively working with the first-team offense and catching passes all over the field, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Campbell missed most of last season after having foot surgery in October, but he returned for Week 18 and now has remained healthy throughout the offseason. How long he stays that way is anyone's guess, as injuries have limited the 2019 second-round pick to 15 games total in three seasons. Campbell has the inside track for a top-three role at receiver nonetheless, facing weak competition for snaps behind No. 1 wideout Michael Pittman. Apart from Pittman, Campbell and second-round rookie Alec Pierce, the Colts have a host of undrafted young players and late-round picks at wide receiver.