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Concepcion (calf/quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Concepcion and Denzel Boston (foot) have now been limited in both of the Browns' first two Week 7 practices, so the two rookie wideouts may need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid taking injury designations into Sunday's game against the Titans. After sustaining a concussion in the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Jets, Concepcion was able to clear the five-step protocol prior to last week's game against the Ravens and went on to finish with four catches for 37 yards on six targets while adding two yards on two carries in a 13-10 win.

Ridley (hip) didn't practice Thursday.

Ridley is trending in the wrong direction, as he was unable to practice Thursday after being listed as limited Wednesday. Even if Ridley recovers in time to face the Browns on Sunday, he remains a non-factor for fantasy purposes, having caught only five passes through six games while dropping to fourth on Tennessee's wide receiver depth chart.

Waddle (chest) was at practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Waddle at least hasn't taken a step back, though it remains to be seen if he can upgrade to full participation Thursday and assuage any concerns about missing Sunday's game against the Cardinals. The offseason trade acquisition has lived up to the hype only once through six games with the Broncos, notching 138 receiving yards in Week 2 against the Jaguars and just 90 receiving yards across five other games combined.

Austin signed to the Saints' practice squad Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Austin returned to the team's practice squad after being cut by the Saints on Tuesday. The 26-year-old played in the first four games of the regular season for New Orleans, catching his lone target for seven yards.

Evans (Achilles) wasn't present for the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Evans has yet to practice since aggravating his right Achilles during Monday's win against the Commanders, which forced him out just before halftime of that contest. Coach Kyle Shanahan called the injury "soreness" afterward, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, and at the same time he said he doesn't believe the wide receiver has a long-term injury. Evans doesn't need to practice in order to make himself available on game day, but Friday's injury report will reveal if he has a chance to play Sunday in Atlanta.

Mitchell (finger) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

After sitting out the Jets' last four games due to a finger injury he ultimately addressed with surgery, Mitchell has been back on the field as a limited participant for the team's first two Week 7 practice sessions. Given the length of his absence, Mitchell may need to upgrade to full participation Friday in order to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Prior to getting hurt, Mitchell had been operating as the Jets' No. 2 receiver and logged a 9-123-0 receiving line on 15 targets through the team's first two contests.

Egbuka (concussion/foot) was deemed a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Egbuka is fighting an uphill battle ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers after being unable to log any practice activity Wednesday or Thursday. The 2025 first-round pick was spotted working with trainers on a side field Thursday as he works his way through the concussion protocol. Egbuka would need to clear the protocol to suit up Sunday, and a foot injury further complicates his path to playing.

Wicks was not spotted during the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Jimmy Kempski of The Philly Voice reports.

The Eagles are holding a few key pass catchers out of practice Thursday, including Wicks, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. It could just be a rest day for those players, with clarification on any potential injuries to come on Thursday's injury report. If Wicks is dealing with an injury, he'll have an extra day to recover since the Eagles play Monday against Dallas.

Smith wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Smith sat out Weeks 4 and 5 due to a hamstring injury, but he logged a full practice last Friday before suiting up this past Sunday against the Panthers. His snap share (66 percent) in that contest was below his weekly norm, but he still hauled in seven of 14 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown while working with QB Tanner McKee. Thursday's practice report will reveal if Smith is dealing with a health concern, or is merely getting the day off.

Head coach Matt LaFleur said Thursday that the Packers have no concern regarding Golden's (shoulder) availability for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Golden and Christian Watson (ankle) were both listed as limited participants at Wednesday's practice, but Green Bay's coach is confident that both starting wideouts will be available Sunday. Watson (538) and Golden (501) have combined for the most yards by any pair of teammates at wide receiver in the league this season.