All articles tagged with #wide receiver depth
With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, Eagles GM Howie Roseman and coach Nick Sirianni discussed trading for Dontayvion Wicks to bolster the WR corps and depth, while declining to confirm how it affects A.J. Brown’s future, highlighting depth as a priority.
Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers tore his ACL in the wild-card win over Jacksonville and will miss the rest of the postseason, joining Gabe Davis on the injury list. Buffalo’s receiving corps is thin heading into the divisional round vs. Denver, with Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Brandin Cooks as the healthy options and potential practice-squad additions like Mecole Hardman, Kristian Wilkerson and Stephen Gosnell likely needed to fill out the group.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris clarified that the release of wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III was solely performance-based, with no disciplinary reasons involved. McCloud, who joined the team in 2024 and played in most games over two seasons, was a healthy scratch in recent weeks, leading to his release. The team is exploring options including potential trades before the NFL trade deadline, while emphasizing confidence in their current roster.
The Washington Commanders are facing a challenge at wide receiver due to injuries to key players like McLaurin and Samuel, prompting younger players like Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane to step up and fill the void in their upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Minnesota Vikings are finalizing their roster ahead of the regular season, with key battles at quarterback, wide receiver, running back, and special teams, as they aim to solidify their 53-man roster by Tuesday after their final preseason game against the Titans.