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Adams cleared concussion protocol and has returned to Thursday's game against the Texans, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Adams exited late in the third quarter and was checked for a concussion in the locker room. He missed nearly a full quarter but will be back in action for the final four minutes of regulation.

Adams exited Thursday's game against the Texans to be evaluated for a concussion, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Adams hauled in a 17-yard pass to convert on a fourth-down attempt late in the third quarter, though he was hit low and landed hard on the turf. He left the contest and was briefly evaluated in the medical tent before heading to the locker room. The Jets confirmed that he is undergoing an evaluation for a concussion, though he does not have an official injury designation.

The knee injury that Nacua suffered at Thursday's practice isn't considered a major one but his status for Sunday's game against the Seahawks remains undetermined, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Nacua was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice after he appeared to suffer an aggravation of the knee injury that sidelined him for five games earlier this season. Fortunately for Nacua and the Rams, he looks to have avoided a major setback, and the team expects him to be fine. However, it's unclear whether Nacua will be able to shake off the injury in time to play Sunday, but his activity (or lack thereof) at Friday's practice should provide at least some clue.

Whittington (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

With back-to-back capped sessions under his belt this week, Whittington already has managed more work than he did a week ago before he sat out last Thursday's win against the Vikings. Meanwhile, Puka Nacua aggravated his right knee injury during this Thursday's session, which could set the stage for Whittington to regain some sway in the Rams offense if he's able to suit up Sunday in Seattle and Nacua again is forced to miss time. In the end, Friday's practice report could shed some light on the overall state of L.A.'s receiving corps.

Lockett (oblique) was a full practice participant Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After previously dealing with thigh and knee issues this season, Lockett was limited Wednesday by an oblique injury, but it didn't stop him from getting back to full participation one day later. With DK Metcalf still not practicing due to the MCL sprain that he suffered Week 7, there's a chance Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba again will highlight the Seahawks' receiving corps Sunday versus the Rams. In Week 8, though, Lockett didn't take advantage against the Bills defense, hauling in one of three targets for nine yards.

Nacua suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice and will be listed as limited on the Rams' second Week 9 injury report, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Nacua previously tended to a right knee injury that kept him out for the entire preseason, and he aggravated the issue Week 1, missing the next five games as a result. He was able to return to action last Thursday against the Vikings, and while his workload was capped at 41 of 72 offensive snaps (57 percent), he paced the Rams with seven catches (on nine targets) for 106 yards and added two carries for five yards. Per Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, the current concern is related to the old one, so Nacua's status bears watching as the team prepares for Sunday's road matchup with the Seahawks.

Metcalf (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Metcalf has yet to practice since sustaining an MCL sprain in his left knee in a Week 7 win in Atlanta, despite optimism from coach Mike Macdonald on Wednesday that the wide receiver would take part one day later and be able to suit up this weekend, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle. As such, Metcalf has just one more chance to mix into drills Friday before the Seahawks potentially make a ruling on his status ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. Last week, he went down as doubtful, so getting a questionable tag this week would mark a step in the right direction.

Johnston (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

After missing two straight contests, Johnston is poised to return to action Sunday against the Browns. In the process, he'll bolster a Chargers wideout corps that also features Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer, and possibly DJ Chark (groin). Through five games thus far, Johnston has caught 14 of his 22 targets for 164 yards and three touchdowns, a pace that puts the 2023 first-rounder on the fantasy radar in deeper formats.

Chark (groin) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Chark had been limited since having his 21-day practice window opened, but his return to a full session Thursday suggests that he could come off IR and be available to face the Browns on Sunday. If that ends up being the case, the Chargers would be able to ease Chark back in, with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer also in the team's wideout mix ahead of Week 9 action.

Rice (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report.

Rice was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, but he was unable to see the field Thursday. It's a trend in the wrong direction, but he'll have one more chance Friday to return to practice and give himself a chance to play against the Browns on Sunday.