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Osborn is listed as the No. 3 receiver on Minnesota's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.

Osborn has drawn rave reviews in training camp, so this isn't a total surprise. He's listed with Chad Beebe as the Nos. 3 and No. 4 receivers, so there may not be much separation between the two. Dede Westbrook (knee) may ultimately win the No. 3 receiver role when he gains full clearance from the torn ACL he sustained in 2020.

Coutee is listed as a backup to Chris Conley on the Texans' unofficial depth chart, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The depth chart didn't make any allowances for slot receivers, so Coutee and Anthony Miller are listed at wide receiver and on the second unit. Coutee and Miller are expected to primarily play in the slot, so either one could get ample work in Houston's three-wide formations.

Collins is listed as the sixth wideout on the Texans' unofficial depth chart, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Perhaps Collins, the Texans' third-round draft pick in 2021, is getting the rookie treatment heading into the first preseason game. He's popped early in camp and seemingly was in the mix to start opposite Brandin Cooks, but that privilege goes to veteran Chris Conley. It's early and changes will occur between now and the regular season, so interested observers should not read too much into Collins' placement on the depth chart.

Conley is listed atop the Texans' unofficial depth chart at one wide receiver position, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Texans had several surprises on the depth chart, but Conley lining opposite Brandin Cooks wasn't one of them. He's been getting reps with starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor during camp and earned his position. The big surprise at wide receiver is Nico Collins -- who was presumed to be competing with Conley -- listed at sixth on the Cooks' branch of the depth chart.

Proehl was carted off the practice field Wednesday due to what appears to be a serious leg injury, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Proehl drew strong reviews during June minicamp, and he logged an impressive practice Saturday. Prior to his injury, the undrafted rookie out of East Carolina appeared to be making a fair case for a spot on the 53-man roster. The Vikings will likely have Proehl undergo further medical evaluations before offering an official update on the severity of his injury.

Patrick (groin) returned to practice Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Minor injuries have cost Patrick some practice time this summer, but he'll still have his shot to compete with KJ Hamler for the third spot at wide receiver. The Broncos open their preseason Saturday against the Vikings, and while Patrick won't necessarily play in that game, he seems to be on track at the very least for the second or third week of the exhibition slate.

The Cardinals placed Isabella in the COVID-19 protocol Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Isabella previously missed a handful of practices while spending time on the reserve/COVID-19 list at the beginning of training camp. His latest shutdown shouldn't affect his Week 1 availability, but he'll be missing out on chances to make his case for a role in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense.

Jefferson (shoulder) likely would be able to play this weekend if the Vikings had a regular-season game, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The Vikings have downplayed the severity of Jefferson's AC joint sprain, including head coach Mike Zimmer telling reporters Monday that he expected the wideout to have a "pretty quick" return to practice. Jefferson obviously won't suit up for Saturday's preseason game against Denver, but the Vikings don't seem to have much concern about his status Week 1. Jefferson even took some half-speed reps at Wednesday's practice, per Pelissero.

Robinson was a late scratch from Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Rain may have played a role in the decision to hold Robinson out of practice. He was still in attendance for the session, so there's a good chance his injury is just a day-to-day concern.

Hopkins missed Wednesday's practice with a minor injury, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Hopkins missed a practice or two in late July with a minor injury, and he received a veteran's day off last Thursday. The Cardinals haven't been able to keep any of their wide receivers on the practice field consistently, with A.J. Green, Christian Kirk and Rondale Moore battling various unspecified injuries and Andy Isabella now landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list for a second time. Hopkins provides stability, regardless of his practice participation.