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The former first-round pick was hoping for a jump-start to his career in his first year with the Bears, but things aren't starting well.

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The 24-year-old sustained the high-ankle sprain during Saturday's practice and now will miss all of the preseason and around a month of regular season action. This leaves the already barren Bears WR depth chart even thinner, offering QB Justin Fields a steep hill to climb during his sophomore year.

Dennis Allen on Taysom Hill: "He's going to provide multiple roles for us."

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The tweet added that Allen said Hill will, "still take some snaps from the quarterback position." So it looks like Hill could be up to his old tricks, much like when Drew Brees was the QB. Underhill did say Hill's primary position will be TE. Hill's potential at TE is yet to be determined, but any production could get a boost depending on how much time he'll see at QB.

In an offseason with change at wide receiver, the Kansas City Chiefs may have an under-the-radar signing working out so far this offseason.

WR Justin Watson signed with K.C. prior to the Tyreek Hill trade, but showed flashes during OTAs. “He’s been a pleasant surprise for me,” Mahomes said. “That dude can roll. He came down to Texas. I threw with him the first day, and I called (general manager Brett) Veach and I was like, ‘Wait, how fast is this guy?’ He was running so fast that I was late on my throws. He’s had two great days.”

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Watson could not get on the field for offensive snaps in Tampa Bay, but finds himself going from the G.O.A.T. to a QB who is well on his way to challenging for that title. Unlike in Chicago or Atlanta where being a wideout gets you onto the field, competing in Kansas City is great for Watson's personal growth and worst-case, great audition film for his next team.

Watson has dynasty appeal for now, but with so much unknown in K.C., his fantasy value could skyrocket.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid told reporters Thursday that WR Mecole Hardman is dealing with a 'tweaked hamstring.'

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Hardman has an opportunity to be a starting wideout being the senior member of the Chiefs WR room based on time with the team. A speedster with a hammy injury is never good, but it coming in May makes it easier to handle and let rest.

The New Orleans Saints are signing WR Jarvis Landry.

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Landry automatically slots inside with rookie WR Chris Olave opposite Michael Thomas in 3WR sets. Landry may not be the most dynamic WR but he is another trusted wideout that has the most recent NFL experience-talent combo on the Saints roster since Thomas sat out 2021.

The Chicago Bears have signed WRs Tajae Sharpe and Dante Pettis to one-year deals.

Remember how the Bears had 123082747 tight ends two years ago and were teased for it? Welcome to the wideout version. Move along.

Saints HC Dennis Allen told reporters that the plan for Taysom Hill is to play him at tight end.

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The re-signing of Jameis Winston was the apparent death blow to Hil's time at quarterback. With Sean Payton no longer in New Orleans, the fetishism of Hill under center appears to be over.

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a three-year deal.

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MVS is not Tyreek Hill, but in terms of speed threats he is at least in the picture. Valdes-Scantling has been hit-or-miss with Aaron Rodgers, but at least he has a chance to receive consistent quality deep targets from another elite quarterback.

The Miami Dolphins have acquired WR Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs for five draft picks.

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Hill wanted out and got his wish. He strengthens the Dolphins wideout corps but takes a notable drop in quarterback with either Tua or Teddy under center. There is also the question of how good Miami's offensive line is even after adding Terron Armstead.

The Chiefs are almost a lock to add to their wide receiver room with either top 50 pick from the Dolphins or their own first rounder. Kansas City is also meeting with Marquez Valdes-Scantling. He is nowhere near Hill in terms of talent, but MVS has excellent speed.

QB Jameis Winston is staying with New Orleans, agreeing to a two-year deal with the Saints.

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Hill had to have foot surgery and will now have competition with Winston once again. Winston was more of a game manager with the Saints in 2021, but that could change with Sean Payton no longer coaching.