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Ward caught four of his nine targets for 34 yards and played a season-high 77 offensive snaps in Monday night's 23-17 win over the Giants.

That Ward got so much playing time should come as no surprise considering he was one of only two healthy Eagles receivers after Alshon Jeffery left with a foot injury. Unfortunately, the former college quarterback wasn't able to do much with the second-highest target total on the team, but he was much more involved than J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, who only saw three chances. With Jeffery now out for the year, Ward's role could continue to grow over the final few games of the season.

Isabella played 13 of 60 offensive snaps during Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Steelers, parlaying them into one catch (on one target) for five yards.

Isabella's share of the plays on offense has ranged from 22 to 37 percent over the last five games. However, after reeling in the first six targets of his career for 174 yards and one TD, his next six targets have gone for just 2-11-0. On a positive note, if he can shake free over the last three games of the season, the rookie's blazing speed could help him add to his pair of 40-plus yard grabs to date.

Byrd made a 10-yard reception (on one target) during Sunday's 23-17 defeat to the Steelers.

Outside receivers have become an afterthought in the Cardinals offense, but it should be noted Byrd led the positional group with 26 (of 60) snaps on offense. Meanwhile, Andy Isabella got 13, Trent Sherfield was contained to special teams, and KeeSean Johnson was a healthy scratch. Due to the weekly inconsistency of the quartet, it's difficult to trust any of them for production.

Montgomery (foot/hip) was limited at Tuesday's walkthrough.

Like the rest of the injured or ill bodies in the Jets' backfield, Montgomery maintained his activity level as he toughs out foot and hip issues. There's a chance Montgomery serves as Le'Veon Bell's direct backup Thursday at Baltimore with Bilal Powell dealing with a combination of the flu and an ankle concern. If so, Montgomery could have some PPR viability, as he's hauled in 11 of his 15 targets in 13 contests this season while averaging 9.6 offensive snaps per game.

Goodwin (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

The wideout had a regular role in the offense during the 49ers' first five games of the season, but Goodwin had minimal results, namely 11 receptions (on 15 targets) for 181 yards and one touchdown. He then missed some time due to a personal matter and was buried on the depth chart thereafter due to the addition of Emmanuel Sanders and the emergence of Deebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne. Goodwin will focus on rehabbing his knee injury moving forward while his teammates seek the No. 1 seed in the NFC side of the playoffs.

Ridley (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Ridley was knocked out of the Falcons' Week 14 win over the Panthers due to a lower abdominal injury, which is accompanied by a 3-to-4-week recovery timetable. With just three games left on the schedule, the team's hand has been forced, ending his second campaign. Despite playing three fewer games than his rookie season, Ridley posted a career-best 866 yards to go with seven touchdowns on 63 catches and 93 targets.

Jones (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Matt Patricia told Rothstein that Jones injured his ankle on the final possession of the Lions' Week 14 loss at Minnesota. Apparently, the issue is severe enough to keep Jones sidelined for the remainder of the season, which is a fate that has befallen him for the second straight year. Overall, he hauled in 62 of 91 targets for 779 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games in 2019. In Jones' absence, Kenny Golladay figures to be even more prominent in the passing attack, while Danny Amendola and (to a lesser extent) Chris Lacy experience elevated roles.

The Panthers waived Dortch on Tuesday, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

Dortch began his second stint of the season with the Panthers less than a week ago, but he fumbled a kick return during this past Sunday's loss to the Falcons. DeAndrew White is in line to return kicks for the Panthers moving forward.

Wilson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Wilson avoided a serious knee injury and won't need surgery, but he'll be shut down for the rest of the year. The second-year pro out of Boise State played in six games this year, hauling in five of eight targets for 46 yards while also contributing as a returner. Wilson will aim to get healthy for the team's offseason program.

Doss caught three passes on as many targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Titans.

Doss tied his season high with three receptions in Week 14, but quarterback Derek Carr continues to favor his tight ends and running backs in the aerial attack. Doss' snap count could take a hit in Week 15 against the Jaguars if fellow receiver Hunter Renfrow (ribs) is able to return.