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Gage (knee) returned to Sunday's game against the Lions, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.

Gage suffered the knee injury on the first offensive drive but returned to action in the third quarter. He'll slot in as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley for the remainder of the game.

Beckham (knee) won't return to Sunday's game against the Bengals.

If Beckham is forced to miss any time beyond Sunday, Rashard Higgins would be in line to see an expanded role in the Browns' passing offense alongside Jarvis Landry. Beckham didn't record a catch prior to exiting Sunday's contest with the left knee injury.

Beckham (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Baker Mayfield looked Beckham's way on the Browns' first play from scrimmage, but the pass was picked off, and the wide receiver injured himself attempting to make a tackle. Beckham clutched his left knee before heading to the locker room, and his ability to return now is up in the air. As long as Beckham is sidelined, Jarvis Landry will serve as Cleveland's No. 1 wideout, while Rashard Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones are the only other wide receivers available Sunday.

Gage was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Lions with a knee injury, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Gage rolled up awkwardly on his own leg on the Falcons' first offensive drive, but he was able to walk under his own power to the locker room. Olamide Zaccheaus is expected to operate as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley for the time being.

Beckham (knee) went to the locker room during the first quarter of Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

On a pass intended for Beckham on the Browns' first play from scrimmage, the Bengals picked off Baker Mayfield, and the wide receiver appeared to get injured while attempting to make a tackle, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Beckham clutched at his left knee before leaving the field, but the severity of the injury likely won't be known until the Browns make a decision on his ability to return.

Foster (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Though Washington poached Foster from Green Bay's practice squad a few days ago, the wideout won't be available to play while he waits to clear COVID-19 intake testing with his new organization. As a result, the Football Team will turn to Jeff Badet and Tony Brown as its depth options at receiver Week 7 behind the projected starting trio of Terry McLaurin, Dontrelle Inman and Cam Sims.

Berrios is expected to play the majority of the Jets' offensive snaps at slot receiver Sunday against Buffalo, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Jamison Crowder (groin) will be sidelined for the third time this season, leaving plenty of looks up for grabs after he averaged 11.5 targets per game on the four occasions he's suited up this season. While Crowder was sidelined Weeks 2 and 3, Berrios served as the primary replacement and took advantage of the opportunity, producing 10 catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 12 targets between the two contests. Berrios may face more competition for snaps this time around, however. Starting wideout Breshad Perriman was sidelined in Week 3, while Jeff Smith and Denzel Mims are also healthy again after sitting out both of the prior games Crowder missed.

Coutee (coach's decision) has been tabbed as inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

The 23-year-old lost a fumble during Houston's Week 2 loss to the Ravens, and he hasn't been able to get back in the coaching staff's graces since. Coutee has been a healthy scratch over each of the Texans' four outings since that point, as the team remains deep at the receiver position. There is a possibility Houston makes a deadline move, trading away a WR to bolster another area of the roster. That may be the only scenario, besides injury ahead of him on the depth chart, in which Coutee re-enters the offense in a contributing role this season.

Samuel (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Samuel will return to action after sitting out last week's loss to the Bears with the knee injury. He should immediately reclaim a regular spot in three-receiver sets alongside Robby Anderson and DJ Moore, resulting in Seth Roberts moving back into a depth role. Over his five outings this season, Samuel has hauled in 19 of 23 targets for 183 yards while also carrying 15 times for 63 yards.

Crowder (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.

Crowder's absence was fully expected after the Jets downgraded him from questionable to doubtful Saturday. With Crowder set to miss his third game of the season, Braxton Berrios is expected to see the majority of the Jets' snaps out of the slot.