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St. Brown caught three of five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's preseason finale against the Steelers.

St. Brown got to get in one more tune-up appearance, despite some key starters sitting out. The talented sophomore is looking to take a step forward after a promising rookie campaign. Expect St. Brown to be Jared Goff's primary target after the two built up a solid rapport in 2021. The Lions will be taking on the Eagles to begin the 2022 regular season on Sunday, Sept. 11.

Coach Mike Tomlin said during a halftime interview on the CBS broadcast that the shoulder injury suffered by Johnson during Sunday's preseason contest versus the Lions shouldn't be a long-term issue, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Johnson got hurt in the process of hauling in a deep ball down the left sideline from Mitch Trubisky when two Detroit defenders took him to the ground. While Johnson was quickly ruled out of the contest, the decision appears to have been one made because it's exhibition season. Still, his status in practice will be one to watch in advance of Week 1, when the Steelers pay visit to the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 11.

The Raiders waived Hall on Sunday, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.

Hall signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of Ball State, where he ended his career as the school's all-time leader in receptions (318) and receiving yards (3,385). However, he finds himself among the first wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline.

Johnson won't return to Sunday's preseason contest against the Lions due to a shoulder injury, Alan Saunders of PittsburghSportsNow.com reports.

Johnson was targeted just one time before his departure, as he hauled in a deep ball from Mitch Trubisky don't the left sideline for a 38-yard gain. In the process, Johnson's upper body seemed to have an awkward landing as he was tackled by a pair of Detroit defenders. The fourth-year wide receiver proceeded to visit the sideline tent before going to the locker room, at which point he was ruled out. The quick decision may have been a product of it being the preseason, but Johnson's status now bears watching in advance of the Steelers' Week 1 road matchup with the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 11.

Slayton didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 31-27 preseason loss to the Jets.

Slayton suited up after missing New York's second exhibition contest. Despite taking the field, however, he failed to produce. With speculation surrounding Slayton being either cut or traded ahead of Week 1, it'll be interesting to monitor his situation in the coming days.

Robinson started and caught one of two targets for four yards while also rushing once for 11 yards in Sunday's 31-27 preseason loss to the Jets.

Robinson got involved as a runner, flashing his versatility within New York's first-team offense. The rookie second-rounder now will turn his sights toward Week 1's matchup versus the Titans, when it'll be interesting to see how much he's incorporated alongside Kenny Golladay and whether Kadarius Toney (leg) and Sterling Shepard (Achilles) will be good to go.

Johnson brought in three of four targets for 36 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-10 preseason loss to the Colts on Saturday night.

Johnson already seemingly has the No. 5 wideout spot sealed up, but he co-led the team in receptions in the preseason finale for good measure. The third-year receiver put together a very strong body of work in both training camp and exhibition games this summer, and given he already has a solid rapport with Tom Brady, Johnson could carve out his fair share of opportunities over the course of the regular season despite the wealth of talent ahead of him.

Davis caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 31-27 preseason win over the Giants.

Davis' reception came on New York's second offensive play. Although the veteran didn't feature for long, it was another opportunity to work with quarterback Joe Flacco, who likely will start Week 1 with Zach Wilson (knee) still sidelined. After posting 34 catches (on 59 targets) for 492 yards and four touchdowns in nine games for the Jets last season, Davis faces added competition from rookie first-rounder Garrett Wilson heading into the upcoming campaign, when Elijah Moore is anticipated to make a leap as well.

Moore caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 31-27 preseason win over the Giants.

Moore finished the preseason by getting a little extra work in with quarterback Joe Flacco, who likely will start Week 1 versus the Ravens with Zach Wilson (knee) still sidelined. After posting 43 catches (on 77 targets) for 538 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games as a rookie, Moore will aim to elevate his game further in Year 2, when New York's receiving corps should be bolstered by the first-round selection of Garrett Wilson.

Claypool isn't in line to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Lions, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Claypool was among a handful of Steelers not in uniform ahead of the team's exhibition finale. The third-year pro thus will be contained to just one appearance during the preseason, as he hauled in his only target from Mitch Trubisky for 29 yards last Saturday against the Jaguars. Claypool now will turn his focus to Pittsburgh's regular-season opener Sunday, Sept. 11 at Cincinnati.