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Wilson brought in one of two targets for 12 yards, returned two kickoffs for 32 yards and ran back two punts for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 17-15 preseason win over the Cowboys on Thursday.

Wilson got another look at multiple positions to wrap up the preseason, giving him an opportunity to advance what is already a relatively strong case for a spot on the initial 53-man roster. The FSU product has made strides in all aspects of his game this summer, and he appears to have locked up either the No. 4 or No. 5 receiver role along with what could be at least one return job to open the season.

Davis has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's preseason game against the Packers.

The severity of Davis' injury isn't clear yet, but he's likely headed for further testing after being ruled out for the last preseason contest. This could hurt his chances of making the 53-man roster with cuts right around the corner.

Brown was not targeted during Thursday's 20-7 preseason win over Washington, but fumbled twice on two punt-return attempts.

The Ravens gave their rookie speedster a look at punt returner, and it didn't go well as Brown fumbled both of his attempts. Hollywood fumbled just once during his two seasons at Oklahoma, so the alarm bells shouldn't be sounding yet, but it might be something to think about given Brown's diminutive stature. At the very least, it'll probably be a while before he's asked to go back to field a punt again. Brown should have a role on offense Week 1 in Miami, though it isn't clear if he'll be a starter or get regular snaps.

Bellamy caught five of six targets for 52 yards in Thursday's preseason finale against the Eagles.

Bellamy's expected to contribute primarily on special teams, but he showed in this exhibition that he can also make an impact on offense when called upon. While he's a lock for a roster spot, Bellamy looks like New York's No. 5 wideout on offense, with Deontay Burnett more likely to step into a larger role should one of Robby Anderson (calf), Quincy Enunwa or Jamison Crowder need to miss any time.

McCloud caught all five of his targets for 48 total yards during Thursday's 27-23 win over the Vikings.

Thursday's game was memorable as far as preseason finales go, with Buffalo scoring three touchdowns in the final four minutes of the game to win it. None of it would have happened if it wasn't for McCloud, who, with Buffalo down 23-6 and facing a fourth-and-two, took a quick screen and bolted up field for a 29-yard gain, setting up a Tyree Jackson touchdown run. McCloud is firmly on the bubble and whether or not he makes the squad likely depends on outcomes even outside the wide-receiver room, but he certainly ended the preseason by making a strong impression.

Campbell (hamstring) caught three of four targets for 42 yards in Thursday's preseason finale against the Bengals.

Campbell looked solid considering he hadn't practiced in a month until finally getting back on the field this week. This appearance clears up the rookie second-rounder's Week 1 status, though the whole Colts passing game looks a lot less exciting now without Andrew Luck under center.

Treadwell caught all three of his targets for 30 total yards during Thursday's 27-23 preseason loss to Buffalo.

Treadwell recorded multiple receptions for the second time in his past three preseason games, getting involved early with a nifty 14-yard catch in traffic during Minnesota's opening drive. Still, the Vikings probably had hoped that Treadwell would not be playing in preseason finales when they took him in the first round three years ago. Minnesota isn't loaded behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, so there's value in Treadwell's experience, but it wouldn't be too surprising if Minnesota went with its unknowns over the first-round disappointment.

Golden is questionable to return to Thursday's preseason contest against New England due to a calf injury, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

It's unclear how serious the issue is. The injury certainly has unfortunate timing, as Golden has had a decent preseason so far. The 31-year-old caught a team-high 59 yards in last week's preseason contest against Cincinnati in addition to scoring a 68-yard punt-return touchdown.

Kirkwood (undisclosed) caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Jets.

Kirkwood battled the undisclosed injury throughout training camp and sat out the first two preseason contests, but he appears healthy after playing 18 snaps Saturday. The 25-year-old caught 13 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns in eight games during his rookie season.

Brown (knee) will probably begin the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, John Owning of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The receiver would then have to miss at least the first six weeks of the season before being activated. While Brown's own recovery from minor knee surgery over the summer is a factor here, the bigger consideration is that both Cedrick Wilson and Devin Smith seem to have played their way onto the 53-man roster with strong preseasons and training camps, creating the need for an extra roster spot even if Brown will be ready to play before the six weeks are up.