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Harrison (knee) didn't practice Friday, though he was present for the session and "looks to be fine," Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

This was Harrison's second straight missed practice as he deals with soreness in his knee, though head coach Jonathan Gannon has deemed the wideout's absence as precautionary. Brack described Harrison as "moving well" while observing Friday's practice, so the second-year receiver's injury indeed seems to be minor. Darren Urban of NFL.com suggests that Harrison could also sit out Saturday to maximize his recovery time since Arizona isn't scheduled to practice Sunday and is slated for just a walkthrough Monday.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Friday that Franklin is "having a good camp," Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Payton similarly praised Franklin during mandatory minicamp in June, saying that the second-year wideout looked "extremely explosive." DiLalla notes that Franklin has worked both at the Z receiver and in the slot during training camp, which could factor into his allotted snap count once the regular season begins. Courtland Sutton is locked in as Denver's No. 1 receiver, but behind him, Franklin is among a group vying for position in the pecking order. Marvin Mims, Devaughn Vele and rookie third-round pick Pat Bryant are also among those aiming for a prominent role.

The Cardinals waived Davis (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Davis' stint on Arizona's injured reserve list turned out to be short-lived, and now he's a free agent after not seeing the field during his rookie season. He'll have to look for his next opportunity with a different club.

Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said Friday that Warren is being prepped for a versatile role in the team's offense, per NFL.com. "We're going to try a bunch of different stuff with him, give him a bunch of shots at a bunch of different aspects playing offensive football," Cooter stated.

It comes as no surprise that Indianapolis wants to take advantage of Warren's versatile skill set, as he not only tallied 1,233 yards and 11 touchdowns through the air in his final college season but also recorded 218 rushing yards and four scores on 26 carries. The 6-foot-5 tight end has had "a lot on his plate" during training camp, according to Cooter, and he's already lined up in the backfield on some plays. Any regular-season work Warren gets as a ball carrier can only help his fantasy value, though he's plenty capable of being a top tight end from the get-go based solely on his talent as a pass catcher. In terms of that role, Warren has experienced some drops early in camp but also made what head coach Shane Steichen called "an incredible catch" Thursday night, reaching out for the football with one hand and securing it while falling down.

The Buccaneers signed Harris on Friday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Since they're dealing with a few different injuries at the receiver position, the Buccaneers saw fit to add Harris to the roster ahead of their first week of the preseason. His last regular-season action came with Jacksonville in 2023, when he played just 14 offensive snaps over two games.

Williams (undisclosed) reverted to Tampa Bay's injured reserve list Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Williams cleared waivers after getting cut by the Bucs on Thursday, and he'll now be on injured reserve for the season unless he reaches an injury settlement. The specifics of his injury are still unknown at this point.

Armstead missed practice with back soreness Friday and is considered day-to-day, Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union reports.

It doesn't sound like Armstead is tending to anything too serious, and it would make sense if Jacksonville just wanted to give the veteran some extra rest. Until he's back up to full speed, 2024 fourth-rounder Jordan Jefferson could get some time with the starters on the interior of the defensive line.

The Chiefs signed Smith on Friday.

Less than two weeks after getting waived by Las Vegas, Smith is now getting another chance with a division rival. He'll probably have to make a big impression during the preseason to have any chance to make Kansas City's 53-man roster this season.

Bourne limped off the field during Friday's intrasquad scrimmage before heading to the locker room, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

Bourne went to the sideline after making a catch, and on the bench he had his left cleat off while Patriots staffers tended to him. The nature of the injury isn't known, but the eight-year pro could begin to fall behind in the battle for one of the few depth WR spots on the roster if he's required to miss a stretch of time due to the injury.

Shakir had his right foot/ankle examined by team trainers at Friday's practice before leaving the field, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

The Bills are taking in Friday's session at Highmark Stadium in what's called the Return of the Blue and Red practice, and a health concern now may be plaguing one of their key skill-position players. Shakir and the team agreed to a four-year, $53 million extension back in February due to his increasing standing as Buffalo's No. 1 wide receiver after putting together a 76-821-4 line on 100 targets in 15 regular-season games a season ago.