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Cain caught two of four targets for 15 yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Bills.

Cain just missed out on a touchdown and also dropped a pass, though he didn't appear to have any limitations after missing last season with a torn ACL. The 2018 sixth-round pick played 29 of 76 offensive snaps Thursday and was on the field with the second-team offense.

Cooper (heel) missed his fifth consecutive day of practice Thursday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

He was able to do some rehab work on the side, however. The issue isn't expected to linger into the regular season, but the Cowboys don't want to risk the health of their No. 1 wide receiver -- and given that Cooper's in the final year of his rookie contract, the feeling is certainly mutual. It would be a shock if the 25-year-old suited up for the team's preseason opener Saturday against the 49ers.

Levrone caught four of seven targets for 51 yards in Thursday night's 23-13 preseason win over the Bears.

Levrone led the Panthers in both receptions and yards through the air, making a good impression in his first exhibition action. His total also included a team-long grab of 21 yards. As he strives to earn a roster spot, the rookie will aim to make a similarly strong impact next week versus the Bills.

Jennings failed to come up with either of his two targets in the Seahawks' 22-14 preseason win over the Broncos on Thursday.

The rookie failed to produce in his first crack at game action. Jennings comes off productive junior and senior campaigns at West Virginia, and he's likely to slot into the No. 4 or No. 5 receiver role to open his pro career. Jennings will look to acquit himself much better in Seattle's second exhibition, Aug. 18 against the Vikings.

Moore failed to come up with his only target and netted zero yards on his one punt return in the Seahawks' 22-14 preseason win over the Broncos on Thursday.

Moore saw minimal action and ultimately came up empty on the stat sheet in his first chance to make a case for his 2019 role. The 2017 seventh-round pick had his moments last season while surprisingly playing all 16 games and generating a 26-445-5 line. He's looking to nail down the No. 3 wideout role this summer, but he'll need to hold off the likes of veteran Jaron Brown and 2019 fourth-round pick Gary Jennings.

Metcalf brought in one of four targets for eight yards in the Seahawks' 22-14 preseason win over the Broncos on Thursday.

The 2019 second-round pick wasn't overly efficient, but the good news was he was able to get through his participation in the contest without any setbacks to his previously strained oblique. Metcalf should get a solid amount of run over the next pair of preseason contests as well in preparation for what could be the No. 2 receiver role alongside de facto No. 1 wideout Tyler Lockett.

Williams secured his only target for 28 yards in the Chargers' 17-13 preseason loss to the Cardinals on Thursday.

Williams got his exhibition slate off to a fine start by making a key grab on a pass from Tyrod Taylor during the Chargers' second possession, jump-starting a drive that started at Los Angeles' 18-yard line. Williams is due for a potentially big boost in downfield targets this season with the departure of Tyrell Williams this past offseason, and Thursday's long catch may be a harbinger of things to come.

Arcega-Whiteside caught two of four targets for 23 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Titans.

The rookie lined up with the first-team offense as Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson got the night off, and his 12-yard grab in the first quarter kicked off the Eagles' first of two scoring drives on the night. Arcega-Whiteside didn't put together a dazzling preseason debut, but he still has a chance to carve out a role in the regular season as a big, physical target for Carson Wentz.

Sherfield brought in four of five targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' 17-13 preseason win over the Chargers on Thursday.

Sherfield checked in as the leader in receptions and receiving yards on either squad for the night, and his 22-yard scoring connection with Brett Hundley just before halftime erased a 7-0 deficit. The second-year wideout beat the odds last season to not only carve out a roster spot, but play in 13 games and generate a 19-210-1 line. Sherfield got his quest to stick for a second straight season off to a strong start, and he'll look to continue producing in next Thursday's preseason tilt against the Raiders.

Johnson brought in two of four targets for 29 yards in the Cardinals' 17-13 preseason win over the Chargers on Thursday.

Johnson got his preseason off to a solid start, playing right from the opening series but failing to come up with his only target from Kyler Murray. However, the rookie wideout bounced back to snare two of his last three targets and flash some of the ability that he's displayed in training camp. The Fresno State product is fighting to carve out a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver spot and will look to continue making his case against the Raiders in the Cardinals' second preseason game next Thursday.