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Wicks (calf) is not practicing Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Wicks participated in Green Bay's first five training camp practices but has now picked up a calf injury, and a timetable for his return hasn't yet surfaced. The Packers added first-round wideout Matthew Golden (who is already taking first-team reps), third-rounder Savion Williams and Mecole Hardman in free agency, providing increased competition for Wicks in a WR corps that also returns Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs, with Christian Watson (ACL) also tentatively working back into the mix later in the 2025 season. Wicks' separation skills are beyond repute, so if he can clean up his issues with drops (tied for third in the league with nine in 2024), he could take a step forward despite the added competition, but if consistency issues continue to plague the 2023 fifth-round pick he may simply fade into a murky rotation lower on the depth chart.

Brown appeared to sustain a right lower-leg injury during Tuesday's practice, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.

Per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com, Brown subsequently headed back to Kansas City's team facility in the front seat of a cart to be evaluated. Consider the wideout day-to-day until an update on his status is provided.

Harris turned in one of his best practices of training camp Monday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic.

Harris showed off his strong hands and contested-catch ability while working in 11-on-11 drills helmed by Justin Herbert. While veteran wideout Jalen Reagor (lower body) has been sidelined, Harris and fellow rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith have had an opportunity to make their marks in practice. With Mike Williams having retired, there's a path for Harris -- who the Chargers took in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft -- to earn a key role out of the gate this season, while working alongside returnees Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.

Nabers exited Tuesday's practice session early after appearing to injure his shoulder while blocking on a run play, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Nabers walked off the field under his own power with a trainer, per Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. There aren't any indications that Nabers has sustained any sort of significant injury, with Dan Duggan of The Athletic noting that the second-year wideout may have simply been shaken up, but he at least appears done for the day. The 2024 first-round pick began training camp as a full practice participant, though head coach Brian Daboll has suggested that the toe injury that kept him sidelined throughout OTAs may need to be managed.

Pierce (foot) is participating in practice Tuesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Pierce missed Monday's practice due to a blister on his foot, but it didn't take long for the 2022 second-round pick to get back to work. Despite poor quarterback play last year for the Colts, Pierce tallied career-high marks in receiving yards (824) and touchdowns (seven) while leading the league in yards per catch (22.3) across 16 regular-season games. As Indianapolis' go-to deep threat, every training camp rep will matter for Pierce as he works to build chemistry with both Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.

Robinson (leg) returned to practice in a limited capacity Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Robinson suffered a minor injury leg injury after colliding with a teammate over the weekend and missed Monday's practice, but he participated in walkthroughs and individual drills Tuesday before going to the side field to work with a trainer, per Connor Hughes of SNY.tv. The 2022 second-round pick appears on track to return to practice quickly as a full participant.

Reed signed a contract with the Panthers on Tuesday, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Reed was waived by Cleveland after landing on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury back in June. The undrafted rookie caught 155 passes for 2,103 yards and 16 touchdowns during his time at San Diego. Presumably healthy, the rookie wide receiver will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster throughout training camp and preseason.

Burden (hamstring) is taking part in team drills at Tuesday's practice, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Burden missed OTAs, minicamp, and the first four days of training camp due to a hamstring injury sustained during rookie minicamp back in May, but head coach Ben Johnson said the 39th overall pick in the 2025 Draft is ready to be eased into team drills "slowly but surely," per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com. Johnson said the wideout is "a little behind right now," but it at least appears that Burden's health is no longer impeding his development. He still has plenty of time to display his playmaking abilities in training camp and the preseason, and to potentially push Olamide Zaccheaus for the No. 3 receiver role behind DJ Moore and Rome Odunze.

Chisena (calf) was removed from the active/PUP list by the Panthers on Tuesday, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

After one season in Carolina, Chisena has been cut with an injury settlement to create roster space for the signing of Ja'Seem Reed. The 28-year-old Chisena appeared in six games last year, recording three receptions for 37 yards. He will now look to join a new team for the sixth time since entering the league in 2020.

Johnson made an "impressive diving catch" during practice in training camp Monday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Per Easterling, Monday was Johnson's best day of training camp so far, as he also made a "nice catch" on an out route, gathering in a throw from rookie QB Dillon Gabriel. Johnson had a tumultuous campaign last year, particularly after being traded from Carolina to Baltimore in late October, and he ended up with the worst numbers of his career across stints with three different clubs. The veteran wideout is looking to get back on track and has an opportunity to nail down the No. 3 receiver role behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman.