NFL Player News

Ubosi (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Buccaneers on Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

The specifics of Ubosi's injury remain unclear, and if the undrafted free agent goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll revert to the team's injured reserve. The UAB product was competing for a depth or special-teams role in Tampa Bay.

Coach Dan Quinn expects Ridley (hamstring) to be ready for the Falcons' next four-day block of practices, which begins Saturday, William McFadden of the team's official site reports.

The hamstring injury Ridley sustained Thursday is being characterized as a tweak, and the fact that the wideout could be back at work as soon as Saturday would seem to confirm the minor nature of the issue.

Beasley (abdomen) is working with the starters at Thursday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

The same goes for Zay Jones and John Brown, while Robert Foster and others are relegated to taking snaps with the backups. Beasley apparently is back in good health after having core muscle surgery during the offseason.

Jones (undisclosed) is practicing with the Bills' first-team offense, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Jones was held out of June minicamp with a minor undisclosed injury that apparently cleared up over the summer. The Bills are trotting out Jones, John Brown and Cole Beasley as their first-team receivers on the opening day of training camp, leaving Robert Foster with the second unit.

Thomas isn't reporting for the start of training camp, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract, Thomas reportedly is seeking a pact that will put him first among all wide receivers in average annual value. A report from June suggested the two sides were far apart on compensation, with the 26-year-old seeking $22 million per season and the Saints thinking more along the lines of $18 million.

Grant (Achilles) is practicing Thursday, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Grant reportedly looks sharp in 1-on-1 drills, displaying his usual speed and agility. He suffered a season-ending Achilles' injury Nov. 11, declining to provide details apart from denying that he ruptured the tendon. Grant has served as the fourth/fifth receiver and return specialist throughout most of his career, but he could challenge for a top-three WR role this summer if either Albert Wilson (hip), Kenny Stills or DeVante Parker disappoints.

Coach Bruce Arians told Jim Rome that Godwin won't ever come off the field. "We can use him in the slot, we can use him out wide...so he'll never come off the field," Arians said of the wideout.

Arians previously mentioned triple-digit receptions as a reasonable goal for Godwin, who will be needed in a larger role after the Buccaneers lost DeSean Jackson and Adam Humphries during the offseason. The team went cheap with its replacements, signing Breshad Perriman to a one-year contract and then drafting Scott Miller in the sixth round. The Tampa passing game will run through Godwin, Mike Evans and tight end O.J. Howard.

Ridley tweaked his right hamstring during Thursday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Ridley initially continued practicing but then left the field to stretch out with the training staff. He'll likely be held out for the rest of the day even if his injury doesn't appear serious.

Williams inked an undisclosed contract with the Seahawks on Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Williams spent the tail-end of 2018 with the Browns' practice squad before he was cut in February. The 23-year-old wideout has yet to suit up for an NFL game since going undrafted in 2017, and will now battle for a depth role on a young but emerging receiving core.

Mickens signed an undisclosed contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

The 24-year-old wasn't tendered by Jacksonville, after he returned 12 punts for 59 yards in six games last season, before landing on IR due to a broken ankle. Mickens will face an uphill battle to secure a roster spot in training camp but could help his chances by flashing special teams prowess in preseason.