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Coach John Harbaugh downplayed Brown's absence from practice Monday, saying it's "part of training camp" and mentioning that none of the Ravens' missing players has a serious injury, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Zrebiec seems skeptical of Harbaugh's statement, noting that Brown was expected to ramp up his activity this week but instead had a reduced workload Sunday before sitting out entirely Monday. Working his way back from January foot surgery, the rookie has been eased into practice since he made his first appearance July 31. There isn't any reason to think Brown will be available for Thursday's preseason game against Green Bay.

Hodge started and caught three of six targets for 48 yards during Saturday's 14-3 preseason loss to Oakland. He was on the field for 30 of 59 offensive snaps.

The undrafted free agent out of Prairie View A&M played his way onto the Rams' 53-man roster last year and proceeded to regularly see the field on special teams. He's a longshot to make a fantasy impact in 2019 with Los Angeles' receiver depth chart solidified at the top with Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds.

Matthews announced his retirement from football, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

The Saints released Matthews on Saturday after he walked away from the team. He was a longshot to crack the 53-man roster, following a 2018 campaign with five receptions in eight games for the Titans and Jets. The 29-year-old wide receiver enjoyed a productive stretch from 2015 to 2017, averaging 58.6 receiving yards per game with 17 touchdowns in 41 appearances for Tennessee and Miami. He peaked in 2016 with a 65-945-9 receiving line.

Brown (leg) returned to team drills Monday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

The 51st overall pick in this year's draft was held out of Thursday's preseason opener and limited to individual drills over the weekend. His leg injury was never thought to be serious, but it's kept him out of practice since July 26. With Corey Davis serving as the top outside option and Adam Humphries locked in for slot work, Brown will need to earn his snaps in a competition against Taywan Taylor and Tajae Sharpe.

Campbell (hamstring) had a minor setback Sunday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Held out of practice since July 28, the rookie second-round pick was gearing up for a return early this week. He now appears likely to miss a second straight preseason game, but Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports that the Colts are optimistic about Campbell returning to practice soon. He still has time to challenge Chester Rogers for slot snaps.

Brown isn't practicing Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Brown participated in team drills the previous two days, though Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports his workload was scaled back Sunday. It isn't yet clear if Monday's absence is related to the Lisfranc injury that kept Brown off the field all spring. The rookie first-round pick continues to be eased into practice since making his first appearance July 31.

Campbell (hamstring) won't practice Monday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Campbell hasn't participated in training camp since July 28, when a hamstring injury brought an early end to his best day on the practice field. He was held out of the preseason opener and doesn't have much time to get healthy before Saturday's exhibition against the Browns. The rookie's continued absence is lowering his odds to beat out Chester Rogers for the slot job.

Brown (leg) stretched with the team and worked on a separate field doing start and stop drills, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

Brown made his first return to the practice field since exiting with the leg injury on July 26. He's yet to participate in full-team drills, but this is still a positive sign for his potential availability for the regular season.

Wilson is in concussion protocol after taking a big hit Saturday against the 49ers, Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com reports.

Wilson put together a solid first half, hauling in three passes for 36 yards, but he went to the locker room after taking a hit over the middle. He won't be allowed to take the field again until passing through concussion protocol.

Bourne hauled in his lone target for 12 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Cowboys.

Bourne's stat line was mostly forgettable, but it was even more concerning that he didn't "start" a game that Marquise Goodwin sat out. The 23-year-old will compete with veteran Jordan Matthews and rookies Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd -- who both had big games Saturday -- for a significant role in the offense this year. Bourne will have to step things up in the coming preseason games in order to beat out the 49ers' new acquisitions.