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As training camp approaches, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site views Douglas as a lock to secure a role in the team's revamped wide receiver corps.

When healthy, free agent addition Stefon Diggs (knee) is projected to emerge as the team's WR1, with Douglas set to reprise his slot role in the offense. Meanwhile, rookie third-rounder Kyle Williams and newcomer Mack Hollins are also likely see their share of snaps in 2025, with Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and Efton Chism also in the mix for depth chart slotting. On the heels of a 2024 regular season in which he recorded 66 catches on 87 targets for 621 yards and three TDs in 17 games, Douglas should maintain enough volume in his third pro campaign to merit lineup consideration in deeper PPR formats, in particular if Drake Maye continues to make strides in his second year as New England's franchise QB.

As the coming season approaches, Bourne is in line to compete for a spot in the Patriots' revamped wide receiver corps, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.

When healthy, Stefon Diggs (knee) profiles as the team's top wideout, while DeMario Douglas and 2025 third-rounder Kyle Williams also seem like roster locks. Mack Hollins is likely to secure a role as well. With that in mind, Bourne -- who carries a $7.7 million cap hit this season -- figures to compete for depth chart slotting with Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and Efton Chism. Working in Bourne's favor is his experience in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' scheme, who was on hand when the 29-year-old logged a career-high 925 yards from scrimmage in 2021, but for now Bourne doesn't have a path to steady targets in a crowded WR room.

Addison's jury trial stemming from a 2024 DUI citation begins Tuesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Adam Schefter of ESPN notes that a three-game suspension would be in line with NFL precedent in the event Addison is convicted. The league can apply a lower standard than criminal courts, which means even if he isn't convicted, he may not avoid NFL punishment. For the time being, Addison's availability for the start of the regular season is up in the air.

Muhammad (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houstonreports.

Muhammad joined the Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 Draft but was waived shortly thereafter. He now is free to sign with any team and will be eligible to play in 2025 as soon as he can return to the field.

The Chargers have placed Johnson (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Johnson, one of five Chargers who landed on the list ahead of training camp practices, can be activated at any time once he's ready to take the field. Once that happens, the 25-year-old East Carolina product will compete for a depth slot in the team's wideout corps.

The Chargers placed Williams (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Williams has been dealing with an undisclosed injury since minicamp last month. He was expected to be ready for training camp, but it's also worth noting that Williams can be activated at any time. There's been no indication that he's dealing with any sort of long-term issue. Williams turns 31 years old in October and is looking to rebound from a forgettable 2024 that saw him post a 21-298-1 receiving line across 18 regular-season games with the Jets and Steelers. In Los Angeles, Williams reunites with Justin Herbert after the two showed pass-game chemistry prior to Williams tearing his ACL three games into the 2023 campaign.

The Jets signed Wilson to a four-year, $130 million contract extension Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The deal contains $90 million guaranteed and locks Wilson up with the Jets through the 2030 season. New York had two more seasons of contractual control with Wilson, but the sides are getting the long-term deal out of the way early. Wilson turns 25 years old next week and has produced three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons since the Jets used the No. 10 overall pick on the wideout out of Ohio State in the 2022 Draft. Wilson set career bests across the board last season with his 101-1,104-7 receiving line and again looks to be the unquestioned alpha WR1 with the Jets following the release of Davante Adams earlier in the offseason.

Worthy said last Thursday that he expects the Kansas City offense to provide more big plays this season, Kay Adams of FanDuel TV reports.

"Coach [Andy] Reid told us during OTAs Phase 1, 'When you come back, get your hamstrings ready,'" Worthy said last week. "So, we kind of knew that we were going to be going a little deep during practice. We kind of got our bodies and our minds ready for what we're going to be doing in practice." After leading the league with an average of 9.58 adjusted yards per attempt and 8.8 yards per attempt overall in his first season as a starter back in 2018, Patrick Mahomes has seen that number dip in five of the last six seasons, cratering all the way down to a career-worst 6.8 YPA last year. But with Worthy headed into his second season and Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice healthy again, the offense wants to produce more big plays down the field. Worthy is an exciting mid-round fantasy pick, particularly in best-ball formats.

Jennings (calf) is unhappy with his contract and wants a new deal or a trade, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

A restricted free agent last offseason, Jennings ended up signing a two-year, $15.4 million contract to replace his RFA tender. He then broke out for 975 receiving yards in 15 games, with career highs for catch rate (68.1 percent) and yards per target (8.6). Jennings, 28, now looks like one of the top bargains among wide receivers that isn't on a rookie contract, and he's scheduled to make $7.5 million in the second and final season of his deal. He missed some of San Francisco's spring practices with a calf injury, but there's been no indication it's a serious issue ahead of training camp, leaving his contract situation as the real concern. While true holdouts are rare, Jennings may consider a so-called hold-in, whereby he'd show up to the facility for meetings and off-field work but wouldn't actually practice until he got a raise or extension.

Robinson has indicated during the offseason that he wants more looks downfield during the upcoming campaign after playing mostly in the slot last season, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Robinson got plenty of volume last year with 93 catches on 140 targets, but he averaged just 7.5 yards per catch, the lowest mark among NFL wide receivers. The Kentucky product has expressed his desire to line up outside more often, but the likelihood of that happening is complicated by the presence of Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton as deep threats in the Giants' offense. Duggan notes that Robinson was mostly used in a short-yardage capacity during minicamp this spring even with Nabers not participating, so his wishes may not lead to any changes. That said, it's at least worth noting that New York will be more equipped to throw the ball downfield than in previous campaigns with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart now making up the team's QB room.