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Shepard (thumb) is slated to undergo another X-ray soon, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The wideout notes that he's taking things day-by-day for now, but he has been able to get some work in at practice while he's on the mend, noting "my thumb is broken, but my legs aren't." Barring any setbacks, Shepard is expected to be fine in advance of the Giants' regular-season opener.

Jackson (knee) cleared waivers Saturday and reverted to the Browns' injured reserve, per the NFL communication's official transaction log.

Jackson will not count against Cleveland's active roster. Barring an injury settlement, the former Division III standout for Mary-Hardin Baylor will spend the 2019 season on IR.

Harry "lightened his workload" after getting his right leg checked out by trainers during Tuesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

At first glance this doesn't look like a major issue, but it could be enough for the receiver to be held out of Thursday's preseason opener against the Lions. As the the first wideout taken in the initial round of the NFL Draft by the Patriots in the Bill Belichick era, it's clear that the team has big plans for Harry. At 6-foot-2, 228-pounds and with top-shelf body control, Harry seems poised to claim a notable role in the New England offense as a rookie.

Beckham (illness) was back practicing Tuesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Beckham was held out of Monday's session due to an illness, but as expected, it didn't keep the star wideout on the sidelines for long. Look for Beckham to be a full go as he continues to build chemistry with his new team ahead of the Browns' preseason opener Thursday.

Contrary to an earlier report, Crabtree worked out for the Cardinals on Monday but ultimately didn't sign with the team, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

It's not clear whether Crabtree remains an option for Arizona or if the two sides have moved on, but for now, the veteran receiver remains a free agent.

Kupp (knee) popped right back up off the turf after taking a hit in Sunday's practice, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

Head coach Sean McVay noted Kupp has gotten better with each day of training camp, and the wideout added that it felt great to take his first real hit since tearing his ACL last November. Kupp remains on track to play Week 1, but it will be important to monitor his progress leading into the season. His return should provide a notable boost to the Los Angeles offense.

Sutton is developing a rapport with his new quarterback, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Joe Flacco likes taking shots down field. Sutton displayed an impressive knack for boxing defenders out for the deep ball. The fact that the two are beginning to hum in training camp is less of a surprise than it is an eventuality that is, fortunately, coming together with plenty of time still left before the regular season. Sutton is just about guaranteed to put up bigger numbers than 2018 thanks to a stronger-armed quarterback and a step up on the depth chart. Whether he emerges as one of the league's next big-play threats will depend on how his offseason work perfecting his routes translates to games.

The Cardinals signed Crabtree on Monday, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.

Upon his arrival in Arizona, Crabtree will represent the most-experienced outside receiver on the roster by a long shot. Granted, Larry Fitzgerald has no problem working as the X or Z out wide on occasion, but he's served primarily in the slot during the twilight of his career. Working within the Ravens' run-first offense last season, Crabtree managed a 54-607-3 line on 100 targets, the latter of which was the third fewest of his 10-year career. The Cardinals under coach Kliff Kingsbury and rookie QB Kyler Murray are expected to run a high-tempo offense, which by proxy should result in more opportunities for those in the skill positions. However, the wide receiver room is crowded, and all five skill players can be targeted on any given play in the Air Raid, so Crabtree may be hard-pressed to expect triple-digit looks yet again.

Strong is pushing for a spot on the Browns' 53-man roster, Tony Zarrella of Cleveland19.com reports.

Strong signed with the Browns in February and appears to be making the most of his opportunity with the team. Initially selected by the Texans in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft, a suspension prompted Strong to move on to Jacksonville. With the Jaguars, the wideout suffered a torn ACL before managing to carve out a meaningful role. The 25-year-old is now competing for a depth role in Cleveland.

Brown (leg) worked with trainers but did not practice Monday, John Glennon of The Athletic reports.

Brown continues to take steps in recovering from a leg injury sustained July 26, but has yet to return to practice. The rookie second-round pick has remained in close contact with the Titans and earned praise for his participation in team meetings, but would be well served to resume practicing sooner rather than later. When healthy, Brown will work to carve out a meaningful role in Tennessee's wideout corps alongside Corey Davis and Adam Humphries.