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Hill caught seven of 10 targets for 73 yards during Kansas City's 31-9 loss to the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV. He also had one carry for five yards.

Hill dropped 269 receiving yards and three scores when he last met the Buccaneers in Week 12 of the regular season, and he went over 100 yards in each of the Chiefs' last two postseason games, so holding him to just 73 yards on 10 targets should be considered a huge victory for Bucs' defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. The constant pressure that Patrick Mahomes faced while trying to survive without both starting tackles heavily impeded Hill's ability to operate as a deep threat, but the 26-year-old also dropped a potential touchdown in the first half, and his average catch (10.4 yards) was his lowest of the playoffs. The soon-to-be 27-year-old logged six 100-yard performances during the 2020 regular season, plus a career-high 15 touchdowns en route to 87 catches for 1,276 yards. A relatively quiet Super Bowl performance won't do anything to take away from his status as one of the unquestioned top fantasy wideouts come 2021.

Kemp was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl matchup against the Buccaneers.

Kemp saw four snaps against the Bills in the conference championships but has otherwise been a special teams player for the Chiefs throughout much of the regular season.

Robinson was activated off the NFL's reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday and will be available to play in the Super Bowl against the Buccaneers, ESPN reports.

As expected, Robinson tested negative for five straight days before returning to practice Friday. He played 71 and 65 percent of Kansas City's offensive snaps in the first two playoff games, catching one pass for 14 yards on three targets. With Sammy Watkins (calf) expected to suit up for the first time since Week 16, the Chiefs could have fewer snaps available for Robinson, Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle.

Robinson (undisclosed) has been cleared to resume practicing Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Robinson landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list as a close contact Monday, after having visited a barber who tested positive, but the wideout has since returned daily negative tests without fail. The Chiefs should officially remove Robinson from the COVID list sometime Friday, at which point he'll be fully on track for the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Robinsons continues to test negative for COVID-19, putting him on track to rejoin the Chiefs on Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Robinson and C Daniel Kilgore were customers of a barber who tested positive for the virus. Given that they were close contacts rather than testing positive, both players should be eligible for the Super Bowl on Sunday. It's been a quiet postseason for Robinson, who has caught just one of three targets for 14 yards despite playing 71 and 65 percent of offensive snaps in two games. His workload will be scaled back in the Super Bowl if Sammy Watkins (calf) is ready to play.

The Raiders signed Ateman to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

After making 18 appearances for the Raiders between the 2018 and 2019 seasons, Ateman spent the 2020 campaign exclusively on the organization's practice squad following his release at the conclusion of training camp. The big-bodied wideout will look to continue his development with Las Vegas this offseason.

Evans (knee) practiced fully Wednesday.

The Buccaneers capped Evans' practice reps last week, as they would have done if the team had been facing a normal turnaround for a game. Now that he's gotten some maintenance time, Evans shouldn't face any limitations in the Buccaneers' remaining practices leading up to Sunday's Super Bowl LV matchup with the Chiefs. Meanwhile, Antonio Brown (knee) got back on the practice field in a limited capacity Wednesday, helping Tampa Bay inch closer to full capacity in its receiving corps.

Bourne said Wednesday that he and the 49ers are discussing a new contract, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bourne acknowledged that he won't be the team's top priority this offseason, but he still hopes to work something out. The 2017 undrafted free agent is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time, following a 2020 campaign in which he posted career highs for targets (74), catches (49), receiving yards (667), yards per catch (13.6) and yards per target (9.0). Bourne never saw a ton of volume, but his ability to play both outside and in the slot helped San Francisco's offense remain semi-respectable amidst an onslaught of injuries. Bourne will turn 26 in August, and he believes his experience in head coach Kyle Shanahan's system will serve him well even if he doesn't stay in San Francisco.

Sherfield had five receptions (on seven targets) for 50 yards in 15 contests during the 2020 season. He also compiled nine tackles (six solo) and two fumble recoveries.

As one of the Cardinals' core special teamers, Sherfield logged nearly three times as many snaps (221) in that realm as on offense (79). Considering he's a restricted free agent in the offseason, Arizona seems apt to bring him back as a cost-controlled player. If he does return, Sherfield will be hard-pressed to climb a receiving depth chart occupied by DeAndre Hopkins, Christian Kirk, KeeSean Johnson and Andy Isabella, even with Larry Fitzgerald (groin) still contemplating whether to come back or retire.

The Chiefs placed Robinson (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Robinson and teammate Daniel Kilgore (undisclosed) both hit the COVID-19 list as close contacts Monday. Robinson has logged one catch in Kansas City's last two games, despite playing at least 65 percent of offensive snaps in both of them. If Robinson is able to continue returning negative tests, he could be cleared to play in the Super Bowl.