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Wims has repeatedly beaten defensive backs for long receptions during training camp, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

With Allen Robinson (ankle) missing practice time, both Wims and Riley Ridley have been competing for a regular role in the receiver rotation. Although Ridley has also made a number of impressive plays, Wims has done so more frequently this month. Even though Ted Ginn is currently penciled in as the No. 3 receiver, if Wims keeps showing signs of a third-year breakout, he could begin to push for that job. For fantasy managers, he's a player to monitor as a potential waiver-wire add.

The Panthers signed Stewart to a contract Wednesday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.

Stewart was let go by the Packers in mid-August after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State. In his career with the Spartans, the 24-year-old racked up 150 receptions for 1,640 yards with seven touchdowns. He'll look to earn a depth or a practice squad roster spot for the 2020 season.

Zaccheaus (undisclosed) missed Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

The specifics of the absence remains unclear, however, it's serious enough for the wideout to miss valuable practice reps. Zaccheaus made a slight impact coming into the league last season as an undrafted free agent, catching three of five targets for 115 yards and a touchdown in 10 games. As for the injury, it's unclear when Zaccheaus will return to the practice field.

Fountain (ankle) is fully healthy and has resumed practicing daily, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

Fountain toughed through a particularly difficult rehab process, per Holder, and he required three surgeries before his ankle could fully heal. The 2018 fifth-round pick now stands to spend camp working for a reserve role in Indianapolis' relatively deep receiver corps, so Marcus Johnson (undisclosed), Dezmon Patmon and Ashton Dulin will serve as his primary competition.

Thomas (leg) was spotted as a full participant for Wednesday's practice, Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal reports.

Thomas suffered a leg injury during Friday's practice, and the injury forced him to miss more time over the weekend. Now healthy, Thomas will look to gain some more momentum in training camp to secure a roster spot in 2020.

Samuel (foot) was spotted sprinting hard on a side field at Wednesday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Per Barrows, the wideout had "his most intense workout thus far with change-of-direction exercises." The report also notes that Samuel is pushing to be ready for the 49ers' Sept. 13 season opener against the Cardinals, and the wideout's activity Wednesday offers some concrete evidence that he could meet his goal.

Godwin has missed three practices recently, including back-to-back sessions Tuesday and Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

When asked about Godwin's absences, coach Bruce Arians declined to provide much insight, but the prevailing thought is that the wideout may be dealing with some sort of a minor injury. Godwin has reportedly looked good when he's been able to practice, quickly developing chemistry with new quarterback Tom Brady.

Boykin has shown marked improvement during training camp, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Finding a reliable option opposite Marquise Brown has been a major storyline for the Ravens all offseason. Veteran Dez Bryant worked out for the team last week but left without a contract, and it's possible that Boykin's improved play was a factor in Baltimore electing not to sign the three-time Pro Bowler. Boykin had an underwhelming rookie season, drawing just 22 targets while playing fewer snaps than Seth Roberts. Though Boykin was productive when targeted, catching three touchdowns and averaging 9.0 YPT, his lack of looks per snap suggests that he has some work to do in terms of getting open in coverage. Boykin is extremely athletic, and if his maturation as a receiver starts to match up with his raw gifts, he can be an impact player in Baltimore's low-volume, high-efficiency passing attack.

Conley has made "splash" plays throughout training camp, Gene Frenette of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Conley had a solid first season in Jacksonville and did enough for the team to pick up the 2020 option on his contract, but he doesn't appear especially likely to match last year's career highs of 866 snaps, 775 yards and 90 targets. The Jaguars also bring back DJ Chark, Dede Westbrook and Keelan Cole, plus they added Laviska Shenault in the second round of the NFL Draft. While a strong showing this summer likely will allow him to retain a starting job, Conley won't necessarily have an every-down role, nor will he have job security if he fails to produce early on.

Campbell entered the concussion protocol Wednesday after he was involved in a minor car accident, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Multiple reports suggest the second-year pro has been one of the standout performers at Colts training camp, bouncing back strong after his rookie season was marred by a sports hernia, a broken hand, a fractured foot and a hamstring injury. His bad lack may be carrying over to 2020, but Campbell at least has two and a half weeks to make his way through the concussion protocol before the Colts open their season Sept. 13 at Jacksonville. A Week 1 absence could lead to more snaps for Michael Pittman and Zach Pascal, though neither is similar to Campbell stylistically.