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Perriman secured one of three targets for five yards during the Buccaneers' 31-15 win over the Eagles in an NFC wild-card matchup Sunday.

The veteran played a minor role in the postseason-opening win, with every other pass catcher but blocking tight end O.J. Howard and seldom-used Scotty Miller recording more receptions. Perriman had seen a surge in production Week 18 against the Panthers in the form of a 5-44-0 line on six targets, but as Sunday demonstrated, his involvement is likely to be very volatile for the remainder of the Buccaneers' playoff run.

Johnson reverted to the Eagles' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Johnson was active for Sunday's wild-card round loss due to the absence of J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (finger). He was on the field for 18 total snaps --16 of which came on special teams -- but he did not record a stat.

Fountain reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Fountain has been elevated sporadically in the second half of the campaign. He didn't play a major role in Sunday's wild-card round win over the Steelers, but he was on the field for three offensive snaps and 18 special-teams snaps.

Taylor reverted to the Bengals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Taylor has been active for each of Cincinnati's last five games. He has served as the team's primary punt returner in that span, and he delivered two returns for 26 yards in Saturday's wild-card matchup against Las Vegas. Taylor figures to fill a similar role in Saturday's divisional-round game against Tennessee.

Smith signed a reserve/future deal with the Cowboys on Monday.

Smith signed with the Cowboys as undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2021. He spent the season on the team's practice squad and never made it to the active roster. He'll work to make a bigger impact next season.

Jefferson (shoulder) is listed as active for Monday's wild-card game against the Cardinals, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

Jefferson was a question mark for the Rams' postseason opener after logging limited practices Friday and Saturday, the result of a shoulder injury. It won't impact his ability to suit up Monday, but he'll be third, at best, in the pecking order at wide receiver behind Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham. Jefferson's production was also sporadic over the final five games of the campaign, when he hauled in 11 of 19 targets for 181 yards and one touchdown. On a positive note, he had three catches of 20-plus yards during that span, so a splash play may result in a big outing.

Moore (ankle) is active for Monday's wild-card contest against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Making his first appearance since Week 15, Moore will be putting an end to a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. He gained clearance after putting in a pregame warmup and stretching routine, per Urban. Moore wasn't exactly productive in the three contests following Arizona's Week 12 bye, combining for 36 yards from scrimmage and no TDs on 13 touches, but with DeAndre Hopkins (knee) on injured reserve, Moore will join A.J. Green, Christian Kirk and Antoine Wesley as the team's top wide receivers.

The Cowboys signed Foster to a future/reserve contract Monday.

Foster signed with Dallas' practice squad Sept. 13 after going unclaimed on waivers and reaching an injury settlement with the Dolphins ahead of the regular season. The wideout spent the entirety of the 2021 regular season on the Cowboys' practice squad and will have an opportunity to carve out a spot on the team's 53-man roster ahead of the 2022 campaign.

Montgomery rushed 15 times for 44 yards while catching 16 of 26 targets for 95 yards over 14 games in 2021.

Even when Michael Thomas (ankle) and Tre'Quan Smith missed time at wide receiver or when Alvin Kamara skipped four games at running back, Montgomery rarely handled a significant offensive role. The lone exception was a Week 12 matchup with Buffalo, when the 29-year-old rushed six times for 14 yards while catching five of seven targets for 31 yards. Montgomery will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the league year, and it's uncertain whether New Orleans will bring him back for another season.

The Patriots signed Wilkerson to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Wilkerson spent most of the 2021 season on the Patriots' practice squad but was elevated to the active roster three times. Across those appearances, he caught four of eight targets for two touchdowns. The 25-year-old will remain with New England heading into the offseason and could attempt to secure a 53-man roster spot ahead of the 2022 campaign.