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Meyers logged "extensive" first-team work Thursday, NESN's Doug Kyed reports.

With Julian Edelman bouncing back from a thumb injury, Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) on the PUP list and Josh Gordon still suspended, there's an opportunity for the undrafted rookie to seize a roster spot with a strong training camp/preseason. At this stage, it's a bit early to start a Meyers hype train, but it's worth noting that a number of UDFA's have in the past earned key roles with the Patriots. Beyond Edelman and first-rounder N'Keal Harry, there's not much certainty with regard to how New England's wideout depth chart will shake out. For now, Meyers' main competitors for slotting are Phillip Dorsett, Maurice Harris, Dontrelle Inman and Braxton Berrios.

Williams was waived by the Seahawks on Wednesday, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Williams went undrafted in 2017 and proceeded to bounce around several team's practice squads the past two seasons. He was scooped up by Seattle last week, but will now be looking for a new opportunity once again.

Reilly was awarded to the Steelers off waivers Wednesday.

Reilly was waived by the Lions earlier in the week. After going undrafted out of Nebraska in 2017, the 25-year-old has been bouncing around looking for an opportunity, but has yet to see any regular-season action. He will now look to make an impression in Pittsburgh but figures to have an uphill climb.

Anderson has been working with former NFL receiver Hines Ward in training camp with hope of improving his all-around game, Olivia Landis of the Jets' official site reports.

News pertaining to Anderson last surfaced at the beginning of the month, when he pulled out of the "40 Yards of Gold" sprinting competition. He claims that his withdrawal wasn't due to injury but rather to focus on football, with the wideout's full participation thus far in camp lending credence to that notion. The speedster is now making an effort to become a more complete receiver by learning from one of the best blockers and route runners of his time in Ward. It's fair to wonder just how physical Anderson can really be at 6-foot-3 and just 190 pounds, but it's good to see him at least attempting to round out his game.

Grant left Wednesday's practice early due to an undisclosed injury before returning to field punts without a helmet, Chris Perkins of The Athletic reports.

Grant's injury is not considered serious, but it was severe enough to cause his exit from practice for a short period of time. The 26-year-old pass catcher is entering his fourth season with the Dolphins and currently projects as their No. 5 receiver.

Shepard is hopeful to have the splint on his left thumb removed next week, Tom Rock of Newsday reports.

Shepard, who is recovering from a fractured thumb, was able to pull in a ball with his right hand during 11-on-11 drills Wednesday and run the length of the field for a score. Though the wideout is obviously limited and sporting a non-contact jersey these days, coach Pat Shurmur is trying to keep Shepard engaged in team activities, with an eye toward getting the 25-year-old ready for Week 1.

Brown (foot) took part in his first practice of training camp Wednesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports. "We don't want any setbacks. We don't have to over-rush him now," coach John Harbaugh said of Brown, who is recovering from January surgery to address a Lisfranc injury. "But I am looking forward to seeing him out there with other guys in real situations and see how he does."

After passing his physical a day earlier, Brown wasted no time making his on-field debut. The rookie reportedly stuck to individual and positional drills, so the next hurdle will be getting on the field for 11-on-11 work. His focus will now shift from proving his health to getting acclimated with the intricacies of an NFL offense. The first-round pick will be a key piece to a Baltimore receiving corps desperate for a downfield threat on the outside.

Brown (leg) remained sidelined at Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

On the plus side, Brown was spotted catching passes for a JUGS machine after practice, per Wyatt. Meanwhile, coach Mike Vrabel praised the 22-year-old for his work in meetings. Once healthy, the No. 51 overall pick in April's draft will look to carve out a role in a Tennessee wideout corps that currently features top option Corey Davis and free-agent addition Adam Humphries. The 6-foot, 226-pound rookie's path to volume out of the gate this season appears muddled, but that could change if injuries hit other members the Titans' pass-catching unit down the road.

Wesley (undisclosed) passed his physical and was taken off the PUP list Wednesday, Dan Salmone of the Giants' official site reports.

Wesley appears to have fully recovered from his undisclosed injury. The undrafted rookie out of Northern Colorado will now continue competing for a depth role in New York's depleted receiver corps.

Evans (hamstring) has been a full participant since training camp began last weekend, but he exited Tuesday's practice with cramps, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Evans has been making his usual array of spectacular catches during the first several days of practice, as he appears to already have a solid grasp of coach Bruce Arians' offense despite having missed minicamp in June with the hamstring injury. However, the Pro Bowl receiver did provide one of the more heart-stopping moments of camp Tuesday, and for all the wrong reasons at that. Evans was carted off the field during the afternoon session, but cramps stemming from the unforgiving Florida humidity were ultimately determined to be the culprit for his early exit. Evans is technically considered day-to-day, although the short-term nature of cramping would lend credence to the notion he'll be able to avoid missing any more practice time.