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The Buccaneers released Mickens on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Mickens appeared in five games with the Buccaneers this season, in which span he regularly contributed in the return game but wasn't targeted. The 27-year-old will look to resurface in the league as an option on special teams.

Dulin had one reception for seven yards on his only target in Sunday's win over Houston. He also had two kick returns for a 29-yard average.

Dulin played 13 snaps on offense, and he's now logged 10 or more snaps on offense in three consecutive games. While his role is mostly on special teams, he could see an increase in snaps on offense with Parris Campbell out indefinitely with a foot injury.

Coach Frank Reich said Monday that Campbell (foot) is dealing with a serious injury and will miss time, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Reich did not rule out Campbell's injury bringing his campaign to a close, saying "it's too soon to tell," per Erickson. It's a brutal turn of events for Campbell, who not only is coming off back-to-back impressive performances, but could now potentially be dealing with a season-ending injury for the third time in as many years. It looks like the 2019 second-round pick, who has only appeared in 14 games in his NFL career, is destined for a stint on IR at the very least. On a brighter note for Indianapolis, T.Y. Hilton (quadricep) has avoided a severe injury and is considered day-to-day.

Thomas (ankle) still is multiple weeks away from a return, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Thomas began the 2021 season on the PUP list after undergoing left ankle surgery, making him eligible to return as early as Week 7, but it appears as though the star wideout will require a bit more time to rest before resuming practice activities. As the Saints come off a Week 6 bye and look toward a Monday night matchup in Seattle, it appears that Marquez Callaway and Deonte Harris (hamstring) once again are in line to serve as Jameis Winston's top wideouts.

Osborn had six receptions for 78 yards on seven targets, including a game-winning 27-yard touchdown in overtime in Sunday's win at Carolina.

Osborn has been getting steady targets in the Minnesota passing game, but hadn't been getting much yardage the past three games (eight catches for 66 yards ). Although Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen dominate the targets, Osborn remains a viable fantasy option in deeper formats.

Gage (ankle) was back at practice Monday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Gage missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but it appears the bye week was beneficial for him, as he has returned to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins. Matt Ryan has relied heavily on his running backs and tight ends with Gage and Calvin Ridley (personal) sidelined, but he may have his top two wideouts available for the first time since Week 2. Gage caught five of seven targets for 28 yards during his last healthy outing.

Harry was on the field for 21 of a possible 54 snaps on offense in Sunday's 35-29 overtime loss to the Cowboys, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Though Harry actually was in the Patriots' starting lineup Sunday, he wasn't targeted in the contest and was out-snapped by fellow wideouts Jakobi Meyers (34), Nelson Agholor (32) and Kendrick Bourne (25). With just two catches on three targets for 19 yards in three games, the 2019 first-rounder is off the fantasy radar until or unless his role in New England's offense increases in the coming weeks.

Coach Vic Fangio said Monday that Jeudy (ankle) has less than a 50 percent chance to suit up for Thursday's game against the Browns, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Fangio did say, however, that Jeudy will resume running routes at full speed this week, so it seems that the second-year pro continues to progress in the right direction. Jeudy has yet to be activated back to the active roster, and his status will need to be monitored as Thursday's road contest approaches. Tim Patrick once again will operate as the No. 2 option in Denver's wide receiver corps if Jeudy can't go.

Agholor caught one of his three targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 35-29 overtime loss to the Cowboys.

Agholor, who logged 32 of a possible 54 snaps on offense Sunday, has seen his production stall following the 5-72-1 stat line he recorded in the Patriots' season opener. It remains to be seen if the wideout's costly drop in overtime versus Dallas is reflected in his playing time this coming Sunday against the Jets, but until the 2015 first-rounder starts making big plays on a consistent basis, he'll be a hit-or-miss fantasy option.

Meyers hauled in five of his six targets for 44 yards and caught a two-point conversion in Sunday's 35-29 overtime loss to the Cowboys.

Meyers, who was on the field for 34 of a possible 54 snaps on offense in the contest, is averaging six catches and 57.7 receiving yards per game, numbers that put him on the PPR radar. While the third-year wideout has yet to be credited with a regular-season TD, that almost changed Sunday before his 25-yard catch-and-run was called back due to a penalty.