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Jennings has been selected to the 49ers' practice squad, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Jennings had a poor combine (4.72 40-yard dash) but turned in a strong camp by drawing praise for his polished route running for his 6-foot-3 frame. The 49ers have a young receiving corps that is already dealing with injuries, so the seventh-round draft pick may find himself getting the call at some point this season.

The 49ers kept Pettis on their 53-man roster heading into the 2020 regular season, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

After a woeful sophomore campaign, Pettis has begun his comeback tour with a strong camp and a spot on the active roster. The 2018 second-round pick has drawn praise from San Francisco's coaching staff for his renewed attitude and work ethic. The 24-year-old figures to handle punt return duties -- a skill he excelled at in college -- but he could be in line for an expanded role on offense if projected starters Deebo Samuel (foot) and Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) aren't able to suit up Sunday against Arizona. Even in that scenario, it would be tough to recommend relying on Pettis out of the gates with an unknown target share on a run-heavy offense that boasts star tight end George Kittle as Jimmy Garoppolo's top target. That said, Pettis was once considered a high-upside asset, so it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see his stock rise as the season progresses.

Cracraft was cut by the 49ers on Saturday.

Cracraft was one of four wideouts to be let go over the weekend, as the 49ers decided to keep six receivers on the active roster. The NFL journeyman has a couple seasons' worth of experience in the league, which could help him latch on to a new team if the opportunity becomes available.

The Packers signed Shepherd to the practice squad Sunday.

Although he failed to make the initial 53-man roster, Shepherd will remain in Green Bay as one of 14 practice squad members. The Packers decided to carry only five wideouts on the roster, so Shepherd could get an opportunity should any injuries arise.

Cooks (quadriceps) didn't take part in Tuesday's practice.

Cooks' absence was forecast when he didn't take the field for the open portion of the session, per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com. After fitting in a limited session Monday, Cooks took a step back one day later, but ultimately his listing on Wednesday's injury report will be telling for his Week 1 status against the Chiefs. In the event he's inactive, the Texans will go with Will Fuller, Kenny Stills and Randall Cobb in three-wide sets.

Bachman signed with the Giants' practice squad Sunday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

Bachman also spent time on New York's practice squad last season. He'll provide the Giants with emergency depth at the wide receiver position to enter the 2020 campaign.

New England signed Kinsey to the practice squad Sunday, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

Kinsey spent the offseason with the Titans, but he didn't manage to crack the team's regular-season roster. The undrafted rookie out of Berry College, who made plays as both a receiver and return man during training camp, will now get a chance to make an impact with the Patriots organization.

Cooks (quadriceps) wasn't present during the part of Tuesday's practice open to the media, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Without the benefit of a preseason, Cooks' quad issue wasn't revealed until the Texans were required to post their first injury report of Week 1 on Monday. Apparently, he's been dealing with the concern since training camp, and his reps have been capped as a result. Tuesday's report will reveal whether Cooks was able to get on the practice field at all just two days before the season opener at Kansas City.

The Eagles list Ward as their No. 3 receiver on the unofficial depth chart that was released Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Ward could be pushed down the depth chart once the Eagles get healthier at receiver, but with Jalen Reagor (upper body) highly unlikely to play and Alshon Jeffery (foot) looking iffy for Sunday's season opener versus Washington, the former University of Houston quarterback should be locked into a starting role to begin the season. Especially if Jeffery joins Reagor on the sideline Week 1, the Eagles will likely make heavy use of two-tight end sets featuring Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert, but Ward proved late last season that he could be reliable option in the slot for quarterback Carson Wentz. Over the five games in which he played at least 70 percent of the offensive snaps (including playoffs), Ward totaled 24 receptions for 233 yards and a touchdown on 34 targets.

The Seahawks are promoting Hart to the active roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Hart's forthcoming promotion could be an indication that Phillip Dorsett (foot), David Moore (ankle) and John Ursua (leg) aren't all locks to be available Sunday against Atlanta. He spent time on Seattle's practice squad in 2019.