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Ateman is part of a receiving corps that has added Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams while subtracting Jordy Nelson, Scott Bair of NBC Bay Area reports.

It's a net loss for Ateman's standing on the depth chart, seemingly dropping him to No. 4 behind Brown, Williams and slot man Seth Roberts. The Raiders do at least seem to view Ateman as an asset, with general manager Mike Mayock saying in late February that the 2018 seventh-round pick would enter the offseason as a projected starter. He obviously lost that standing in a hurry, but Ateman should still have a good chance to keep his spot on the 53-man roster.

Washington likely will compete with Donte Moncrief for playing time, ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler reports.

The Steelers added Moncrief and re-signed Eli Rogers shortly after they traded Antonio Brown, leaving them with five viable options for playing time at wide receiver once Ryan Switzer and lead dog JuJu Smith-Schuster are accounted for. Switzer and Rogers have both operated as slot specialists, while Smith-Schuster arguably does his best work inside but also is dangerous out wide. That leaves Washington and Moncrief as the pure outside receivers, potentially competing for one regular job unless the Steelers are set on keeping Smith-Schuster in the slot. Coming off a disappointing rookie season, Washington has a nice opportunity with Brown out of the picture, but the new situation still appears rather competitive -- and it could become even messier after the draft. Given the prolific track record of the Pittsburgh passing game, it's easy enough to make a case for both Washington and Moncrief as high-upside assets in the middle or late rounds of fantasy drafts.

Parker's two-year contract with Miami has a base value of $11.2 million, with $4.5 million guaranteed and another $3 million available via incentives, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Given that the second season is a team option with no guarantees, Parker will have one year to prove himself under a new coaching staff led by Brian Flores and offensive coordinator Chad O'Shea. The contract does essentially assure the 26-year-old of a spot on the 53-man roster, with a decent shot to earn regular snaps alongside Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson (hip). The Dolphins have a number of other deficiencies as they begin a rebuilding process, but it won't come as any surprise if they add more talent at wide receiver in the coming weeks/months. Parker won't be handed anything.

Rogers re-signed with the Steelers on a two-year deal Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Rogers began the 2018 season on the PUP list due to both a one-game suspension and recovery from a major knee injury. He was back for the last three games of the season, however, where he recorded 12 catches on 14 targets over that span. While the Louisville product still must climb his way back up the depth chart, it's worth noting that 168 targets that went to Antonio Brown last season are now up for grabs after the star wideout was traded to Oakland just days earlier. Pittsburgh ended up bolstering the position with the signing of Donte Moncrief, but nonetheless, Rogers is heading into his age-26 season facing what could be his best opportunity for production in his time as a Steeler.

Byrd (arm) became a free agent Wednesday after the Panthers declined to tender him a contract for 2019, freelance NFL writer Howard Balzer reports.

Byrd landed on injured reserve in late November after suffering a broken arm Week 12 against the Seahawks. The 26-year-old had only one catch for eight yards in eight games with Carolina in 2018, numbers that may explain why the team opted not to retain him for another year.

The Patriots and Dorsett agreed to terms of a one-year contract Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

New England has kicked off the new league year by locking up depth options like Dorsett. As the receiving corps stands, he's the clear No. 2 behind Julian Edelman, pending the NFL reinstating the suspended Josh Gordon and any other additions this offseason. In his second year with the Patriots in 2018, Dorsett averaged 25 offensive snaps per game en route to 32 receptions (on 42 targets) for 290 yards and three touchdowns.

The Seahawks extended a tender to Moore, an exclusive rights free agent, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Moore has built himself up from a 2017 seventh-round pick that spent most of his rookie year on the practice squad to a regular contributor on offense last season. While he had a 22-413-5 line on 36 targets in eight games between Weeks 4 and 12, he otherwise managed just four catches (on 17 targets) for 32 yards and no scores in the other eight contests. Clearly, the Seahawks will hope he can channel that productive mid-season stretch more consistently in 2019.

Agholor's $9.4 million salary for the 2019 season became guaranteed Wednesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

The Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on Agholor's rookie contract last offseason, but the accompanying salary didn't lock in until Wednesday. While the $9.4 million is a significant commitment for a slot receiver, Agholor has been a solid offensive contributor for the Eagles both of the past two seasons and didn't miss a game in either campaign. With Golden Tate now a free agent, Agholor seems primed to supplement a quality Philadelphia receiving corps in 2019 that otherwise includes Alshon Jeffery, Zach Ertz and the recently acquired DeSean Jackson.

Jones could be forced to compete for a starting role in 2019 after the Bills reached agreements on contracts this week with fellow wideouts John Brown and Cole Beasley, Joe Buscaglia of WKBW.com reports.

Barring an unexpected trade, the Bills will head into training camp with at least four wide receivers that can make a good argument for consistent playing time, with second-year player Robert Foster joining the aforementioned options. Jones has the benefit of draft pedigree (No. 37 overall in 2017) and a strong finish to his sophomore campaign working in his favor, but the overall body of work hasn't been good through two seasons (5.5 yards per target). Foster, on the other hand, was hyper-efficient with his limited workload as a rookie in 2018, averaging 20.0 yards per catch and 12.3 per target on 44 opportunities. With Beasley a safe bet for slot work and Brown presumably signed to be a starter, the two incumbents may end up battling for one starting job, though it won't come as any surprise if the Bills deploy a four-receiver rotation. The situation isn't conducive to any one player emerging as a top fantasy asset, but the outlook could change with injuries or if Josh Allen's accuracy improves.

Foster may drop back to a part-time role in 2019 after the Bills reached agreements to sign fellow wide receivers John Brown and Cole Beasley, Joe Buscaglia of WKBW.com reports.

Foster was one of the league's standout undrafted rookies in 2018, catching 27 of 44 targets for 541 yards and three touchdowns, with nearly all his production occurring in November and December. The Bills' decision to sign another deep threat (Brown) suggests the team isn't entirely sold on their unexpected gem, perhaps viewing Foster as a one-dimensional player. It's also possible the team believes there's a cap on his development, as he'll celebrate his 25th birthday before the start of his second season. Of course, it could also be argued that Beasley and Brown will ultimately threaten Zay Jones more so than Foster, considering Jones was far less efficient with his targets in 2019. The division of playing time will be something to watch during training camp and the preseason.