Colts WR depth is under the microscope after Week 1, with undrafted rookies Kisean Johnson (Western Kentucky) and Eli Pancol (Duke) invited to workouts as Indy rebuilds its perimeter corps. Johnson flashed college reliability (75 catches, 925 yards, 7 TD in one season); Pancol compiled 130 catches, 1,710 yards, 16 all‑purpose scores across five ACC years, finishing 2024 strong with 60 catches, 798 yards, 9 TDs. The club also has Laquon Treadwell and Coleman Owen on the practice squad, setting a crowded path for any newcomer.

Mitchell’s rough showing against the Rams—96 yards on three catches with a 75‑yard TD fumble that shifted momentum—has coaches backing him, but it complicates his Week 2 usage vs. the Raiders. Indianapolis will gauge Johnson and Pancol’s special‑teams value and matchup potential as they consider a deeper WR rotation behind Michael Pittman Jr. and the rest of the group.

Jacksonville's 53-man roster is set; the Jaguars must now assemble a 16-player practice squad (17 if International Pathway Player) by Wednesday's waiver deadline, with unclaimed players potentially signing PS deals soon after.

Ten soon-to-be-practice-squad candidates were released: Seth Henigan, Jabbar Muhammad, Eli Pancol, Ja'Quinden Jackson, Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig, Sal Wormley, Patrick Herbert, Jordan Jefferson, Quintin Morris, and Trenton Irwin.

Henigan's preseason showing (71.1% for 178 yards) makes him an appealing stash; Pancol and Irwin bring run-work and veteran presence; Silmon-Craig and Wormley add depth on defense/special teams. The Jaguars will likely try to retain most on PS if waivers don’t claim them.

Jacksonville's WR room saw changes as Josh Cephus was waived with an injury designation and Darius Lassiter was re-signed, signaling a cautious but competitive push for depth behind the top four. Brian Thomas Jr., Dyami Brown, Travis Hunter, and Parker Washington appear entrenched at the top, but the Jaguars are clearly keeping a pulse on the fifth and potentially sixth spots. Trenton Irwin has impressed with summer production and special-teams value, while Dorian Singer, Austin Trammell, Eli Pancol, and Chandler Brayboy are in the mix, with Lashings of uncertainty around Pancol and Brayboy’s special-teams role. The roster could settle at five receivers if no standout emerges for the last spot. The depth chart also includes Cam Camper and Darius Lassiter as situational options, underscoring a flexible, run-game-influenced offense that rewards blockers and formation versatility in Liam Coen’s system.

In fantasy terms, the top four are off-limits for the most part, but late-round flexibility rests on who grabs the fifth (or sixth) slot and who handles kick and punt return duties. If Irwin cements a fifth spot with his special-teams prowess, his floor could be modest but real in standard leagues. Singer and Trammell offer boom-or-bust upside based on week-to-week usage and return roles, while Lassiter’s familiarity keeps him in the conversation for a deeper stash. The Jaguars’ Week 1 plan hinges on depth-chart clarity, with additional moves likely shaping the final 53-man snapshot.