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Gallup (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Gallup underwent arthroscopic knee surgery just over a week ago and is progressing in his recovery, though not to the point where he's ready for on-field activity. While the Cowboys don't anticipate that a long-term absence or stint on injured reserve will be in the cards for Gallup, the wideout is looking unlikely for the Week 4 matchup with the Saints. Expect Randall Cobb to work as the No. 2 receiver behind Amari Cooper on Sunday.

Arcega-Whiteside is expected to return to a reserve role for Thursday's game against the Packers, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

Alshon Jeffery (calf) is on track to return from a one-game absence, rejoining Nelson Agholor and Mack Hollins as the regular trio in three-receiver formations. Arcega-Whiteside failed to take advantage of regular playing time the past two weeks, catching two of seven targets for 14 yards.

Hollins is expected to work ahead of J.J. Arcega-Whiteside in Thursday's game against the Packers, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

While Alshon Jeffery (calf) and DeSean Jackson (abdomen) were unavailable in Sunday's 27-24 loss to Detroit, Hollins and Arcega-Whiteside both had spots in three-wideout sets along with Nelson Agholor . Coach Doug Pederson suggested he'll move the rookie back to the No. 4 role with Jeffery expected back Thursday, giving Hollins at least one more week of regular snaps on offense.

Pringle caught his only target for a seven-yard gain during Sunday's 33-28 win over the Ravens.

Pringle caught his first career pass in the final minutes of the third quarter, helping set up a LeSean McCoy touchdown. Pringle just recently got called up to the active roster, and though it seems like every member of the Kansas City offense is a plug-and-play stud, he's still too far down the totem pole to warrant interest.

Boykin was targeted just once and was unable to make the catch during Sunday's 33-28 loss to the Chiefs.

Boykin's only target didn't come until the final drive of the game as the Ravens, though they ultimately managed to put up points, were nowhere near as efficient in the passing game as they were in Weeks 1 and 2. Boykin caught just two passes combined in those first two contests, so there's no real sense that he's a big part of this offense when it's firing on all cylinders. Though he's just three games into his career, Sunday's lack of production showed what happens when Baltimore is misfiring. Week 4 brings a visit from division rival Cleveland.

Jones caught two of his three targets for 33 yards during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Bengals.

Jones set up the game's first score late in the first quarter with a 23-yard catch-and-run on third down. He had another catch midway through the second quarter and was a nonfactor for the rest of the game. Jones has just five catches through three weeks, tied for third on the team -- but substantially behind the likes of John Brown (18 catches) and Cole Beasley (17 catches). Next up is a tough division showdown against the Patriots.

McKenzie caught his only target, a nine-yard gain, during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Bengals.

It was a drab follow-up to Week 2, when McKenzie had a touchdown reception. There was a point last season in which McKenzie was WR2 in Buffalo. The diminutive speedster is now pushed down the depth chart on a run-first club with a sophomore quarterback who is still a bit inconsistent. McKenzie is unlikely to get more than a few targets per game, but in fairness, he can turn any one of them into a big play.

Wilson failed to bring in his only target and returned five punts for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 32-31 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Wilson at least logged six snaps from scrimmage Sunday after not having seen the field on offense in Week 2 against the Panthers. However, for the moment, it appears his opportunities to touch the ball will only come on returns, as the Buccaneers continue to go with an extremely tight receiver rotation that consists of just Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Breshad Perriman for all practical purposes.

Ward was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday.

Ward was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Week 3, while both Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson (abdomen) sat out with health issues. With Jeffery back in action and starting cornerback Ronald Darby (hamstring) now injured, the Eagles are again releasing the 24-year-old wideout in favor of adding depth to the secondary. It seems likely Philadelphia will try to slip Ward back onto the practice squad, if possible.

Lacy was signed to the Lions' practice squad Tuesday.

Lacy seemingly entered the 2019 season as the Lions' clear No. 4 receiver, but he was ultimately waived prior to Week 3 after logging five total snaps on offense compared to 31 on special teams. Meanwhile, the team has refused to part ways with Travis Fulgham, who resides on the active roster but has been a healthy scratch all three weeks of this season. If there's a depth receiver in Detroit to keep an eye on, it's apparent Fulgham is the one the Lions view as the best long-term option.