NFL Player News

The Panthers waived Phillips on Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Phillips was a star in the XFL, leading the league in receptions (31), receiving yards (455) and touchdowns (nine) through just five contests. The 24-year-old wideout couldn't make a quick transition to the NFL, though, but if he clears waivers, he could be a valuable practice squad player.

Jackson made the Rams' 53-man roster, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

A late-bloomer at Syracuse, Jackson racked up an impressive 66 receptions for 1,023 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior last year. He's currently sixth on the wide receiver depth chart for Los Angeles, so he's probably a long shot to make a fantasy splash early in 2020.

Jennings was waived by San Francisco on Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Jennings was selected in the seventh round by the 49ers in April after he logged a poor combine. The Tennessee product failed to earn a depth roster spot in the Bay Area, but will look to earn one elsewhere or land on a team's practice squad.

Webster earned a spot on the Rams' 53-man roster, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Pegged by most as the favorite to break camp as Los Angeles' fifth receiver, Webster projects to be the primary kick and punt returner this season. The sophomore didn't play an offensive snap last year, but he had a strong offseason and owns plus speed, so Webster could emerge as a gadget player for head coach Sean McVay. Fantasy managers probably will want to take a wait-and-see approach in most cases, though.

Baccellia was cut by the Patriots on Saturday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Baccellia only spent a week with the Patriots before being cut, coming over from the Chiefs this offseason. It's likely the undrafted free agent out of Washington will earn a practice squad spot with the Patriots or elsewhere around the league.

Hart was let go by the Seahawks on Saturday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Hart earned a practice squad role with the team last year after being let go by the Colts earlier in the season, and it's likely he'll face a similar fate for 2020. The undrafted Georgia State product will look to find a depth role or a practice squad spot for the 2020 campaign.

Zaccheaus has made the cut for the Falcons' 53-man roster, and he's expected to be the team's No. 4 wide receiver this season, Kelsey Conway of the team's official site reports.

A second-year player, Zaccheaus is anticipated to slot in behind Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage at wide receiver, while also playing a significant role on special teams. Now that undrafted rookie Chris Rowland is officially not on the Week 1 roster, it appears Zaccheaus is the go-to option at returner aside from Brandon Powell. Zaccheaus is not expected to be a fixture in fantasy lineups, but if one of the starters at receiver were to miss a game, he may suddenly become fantasy relevant. The Falcons offense threw 3.2 more pass attempts per game than any other team in the NFL last season.

Coutee has made the Texans' 53-man roster, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

This was not entirely expected after a rough 2019 season for Coutee, who had a lingering ankle injury, dropped passes and concentration issues. He had a mild stress fracture in his foot during this year's camp but returned in time for the final scrimmage. He's one of six receivers the Texans kept.

Hodge made the Browns' 53-man roster, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

Hodge is one of six wide receivers kept by the Browns, who also retained Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones and JoJo Natson behind starters Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham. Higgins is considered the third wideout while Natson and Peoples-Jones could factor as returners. That leaves Hodge, who is regarded as one of best gunners in the league.

Osborn made Minnesota's 53-man roster, The Athletic reports.

Osborn was kept for his return skills and he'll likely begin the season as the team's punt returner and potentially the team's kickoff returner. Either way, he'll initially be a deep reserve on offense.