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Gage (knee) is expected to miss seven to 10 days due to a sprained MCL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Gage is the newest addition to a long list of injured 49ers wideouts, joining Jauan Jennings (calf), Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and Jordan Watkins (ankle), plus Brandon Aiyuk (ACL), who remains on the active/PUP list and could be out until around Week 6. With Demarcus Robinson also now unavailable early in the year due to a three-game suspension, Gage's injury is a notable blow to San Francisco's depth, despite the 29-year-old veteran not having logged regular-season action since 2022. Gage's recovery timetable essentially rules him out of Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers, though he should have time to return to full health in time for Week 1 against Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 7.

The Buccaneers plan to activate Godwin (ankle) from the active/PUP list and carry him on the 53-man roster to begin the regular season so that he will be eligible to practice, though he's considered unlikely to play until October, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Godwin is expected to be ready to practice in some capacity beginning Week 2, and Tampa Bay evidently sees merit in allowing the veteran wideout to begin ramping up as soon as he's able. An October return date would still mean Godwin misses at least the first four games of the regular season, just as if he were to begin the year on IR, with the difference being that he'll be eligible to practice in the interim if carried on the 53-man roster. The Buccaneers' plan is good news with regard to Godwin's chances of hitting the ground running, but it could cause a headache for fantasy managers in seasonal formats, as it means Godwin will have to occupy one of limited roster spots rather than be designated for one of the IR slots common to most fantasy leagues. With Jalen McMillan (neck) also expected to miss time early in the season, Mike Evans, rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka and tight end Cade Otton figure to kick off 2025 with increased target volume.

Downs (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Downs left practice Aug. 14 with a hamstring injury and didn't play in Saturday's preseason game. He's unlikely to play in Indy's final preseason game, so the severity of the injury may not become more clear until practice next week ahead of the start of the regular season.

Prather (undisclosed) went unclaimed on waivers and reverted to injured reserve, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Prather missed a large portion of training camp due to a hamstring issue and was waived just one day after returning to practice. He'll need to agree to be waived with an injury settlement in order to have a chance to suit up in 2025.

The 49ers signed Knowles on Wednesday.

Knowles will return to San Francisco after spending time with the team earlier in the summer and then being waived. He will provide the team some much-needed depth at receiver, as Brandon Aiyuk (knee), Jauan Jennings (calf), Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and Jordan Watkins (ankle) are all dealing with injuries in addition to Demarcus Robinson being suspended for the first three games of the season.

Moore was traded from the Chiefs to the 49ers on Wednesday for a swap of late-round picks, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Moore was on the roster bubble in Kansas City but will now get a new home. He isn't likely to ever deliver on the hype he received as a second-round pick in 2022, but he could have a role in the short term with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Demarcus Robinson (suspension) in line to miss the beginning of the season.

The Jaguars waived Cephus (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Wednesday.

Cephus had signed a reserve/future contract with Jacksonville after he spent last season on its practice squad but he was unable to stand out in training camp. He will now look to get healthy and catch on with another team.

Lassiter signed with the Jaguars on Wednesday.

Jacksonville waived Lassiter on Tuesday but he rejoined the team one day later. He originally signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 draft, so he is a longshot to make the roster out of camp.

DuBose suffered a shoulder injury during Buffalo's practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

DuBose was carted off the field after falling on his shoulder during a drill, leaving his status up in the air for the Saturday's preseason game versus the Buccaneers. The 24-year-old had just signed with the Bills on Tuesday, and it's currently unclear how long he'll be sidelined.

The Eagles waived Jackson on Wednesday.

Jackson signed with the Eagles in early May as an undrafted free agent, but he'll be on the lookout for another team in need of pass-catching depth once he clears waivers. Jackson finished his final season at Washington with 85 catches for 893 yards and seven touchdowns across 13 games.