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Davis displayed improved body control during offseason practices, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Wyatt notes that Davis made several catches up high during minicamp, utilizing his 6-foot-3 frame to outmaneuver defensive backs. Davis took a step forward in his second season in 2018, catching 65 passes for 891 yards and four touchdowns. With more consistent quarterback play in addition to some improvement on his own part, Davis could be a potential breakout candidate.

Humphries stood out in offseason practices, consistently catching the ball and getting open quickly, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Humphries signed a four-year deal with the Titans in March after spending the first four seasons of his career with Tampa Bay. He's displayed quick feet during offseason practices, making himself an available target to quarterback Marcus Mariota. Humphries lined up in the slot 78 percent of the time with the Buccaneers in 2018 and will likely act as the Titans' primary option at that spot during his inaugural campaign in Nashville.

Smith is dealing with a knee injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Smith has been limited in offseason workouts due to an injury that had previously been undisclosed. While the receiver was able to catch balls from a JUGS machine during June's minicamp, it's uncertain how involved he'll be at the outset of training camp next month. As it stands, Smith appears to be entering camp as nothing more than the No. 5 wideout in a passing offense that seemingly revolves around running back Christian McCaffrey.

Snead (finger) caught passes in team drills during June's mandatory minicamp, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

The fact Snead has been cleared to catch passes suggests his surgically repaired finger is no longer a concern. After a 2018 campaign in which his efficiency and production dipped after Lamar Jackson took over at quarterback, Snead's full health should allow him to focus on developing better chemistry with his signal-caller.

Scott is expected to compete for a prominent role on the Chargers' receiving depth chart behind Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin, Ricky Henne of the team's official site reports.

The Chargers invested view resources into replacing three-year starter Tyrell Williams in the offseason after the 27-year-old jumped ship to the rival Raiders, instead, Los Angeles looks set to rely on a quartet of young players -- Scott (ankle) and Dylan Cantrell (knee) chief among them -- to compete for the leftover snaps. Scott, an undrafted free agent in 2017, missed his entire sophomore season with an ankle injury but has reportedly done well during offseason OTAs. While Travis Benjamin should hold a prominent role as the team's third receiver, the speedy veteran likely profiles better as a slot decoy, which could open up snaps on the outside opposite of emerging third-year player Mike Williams. Scott's less-than-ideal measurables (5-foot-11, 195 pounds) don't compare to that of Cantrell's (6-foot-3, 226 pounds), at least when it comes to working outside, but considering neither player has actually registered a full season in the NFL, it's possible Scott could emerge as a prime candidate for increased playing time based on his performance during the preseason.

St. Brown (concussion) got some work with the starting offense during the Packers' offseason program, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Davante Adams, Geronimo Allison and Marquez Valdes-Scantling reportedly earned most of the first-team reps, with St. Brown, Jake Kumerow, Trevor Davis and J'Mon Moore also mixing in. St. Brown seems to have made a full recovery from the concussion that sidelined him for Week 17 of his rookie season, but he's no lock to stick on the 53-man roster for the start of the 2019 campaign. Allison, Valdes-Scantling and Kumerow all seem to have made a stronger impression during the Packers' offseason program.

Kirkwood was limited by an undisclosed injury at June minicamp, Rod Walker of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Kirkwood caught on with New Orleans as an undrafted rookie last season, catching 13 of 21 targets for 209 yards and two touchdowns in eight games. He even enjoyed a stretch of time as the team's No. 3 receiver, but he'll have to battle for the fourth or fifth spot behind Michael Thomas, Ted Ginn and Tre'Quan Smith heading into 2019. The list of candidates for depth roles at wide receiver includes Rishard Matthews, Cameron Meredith (knee), Austin Carr and Simmie Cobbs.

Moore is among the leading candidates to be the Panthers' top wide receiver in 2019, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports. "There's really no clear-cut No. 1," Moore said during OTAs. "You have me, Curtis and J-Wright out there right now. ... That 'No. 1' thing is really out the window."

It'll be difficult to supplant Christian McCaffrey as Cam Newton's primary read after the running back led all players at his position with 107 catches last season. Also hurting Moore's cause is the Panthers moving on from one specific wideout termed the "No. 1." The decision was precipitated by Devin Funchess' back injury, which plagued the previous leading man from Week 12 onward in 2018. Funchess has moved on to the Colts via free agency, freeing up his 6.3 targets per game from the past two years. A first-round pick last year, Moore will attempt to improve upon his rookie mark of 5.1 looks per game as he battles McCaffrey, Curtis Samuel, Greg Olsen, Jarius Wright and Chris Hogan for slotting in the Panthers' passing attack. Assuming Moore experiences even a modest uptick in his target share, his peripherals as a pro (14.3 YPC, 9.6 YPT, 67.1 percent catch rate) indicate a breakout is possible.

Bourne is getting looks as an outside receiver at the Z position in camp this offseason, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

This news shouldn't come as a surprise, as Bourne made the majority of his impact last season (42 catches for 487 yards and four touchdowns) lining up on the outside. The 6-foot-1, 203-pound wideout possesses a size advantage over other potential outside options Marquise Goodwin (5-foot-9) and rookie Deebo Samuel (5-foot-11), but he doesn't bring the dynamic speed and athleticism that his counterparts offer. Bourne would have a better chance to crack the starting lineup if the 49ers hadn't expended two high-round picks on the aforementioned Samuel and Jalen Hurd, but with the talented rookies thrown into the mix, Bourne will have to truly earn his spot on the 53-man roster despite having modest success last year.

Evans (hamstring) agreed to restructure his contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

It's the second restructure this offseason for Evans, who is exchanging base salary for a bonus to help his team clear out 2019 cap space. He missed June minicamp while nursing a hamstring injury, but coach Bruce Arians suggested it wasn't a major concern. Evans should be ready for the start of training camp in late July, serving as the unquestioned lead target in a pass-first offense.