NFL Player News

Doubs (suspension) wasn't listed Wednesday on the Packers' first Week 6 practice report, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

After sitting out this past Sunday's win at the Rams due to a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, Doubs met with Green Bay brass and had the ban lifted by the team Monday. He then rejoined his teammates on the practice field Wednesday without limitations, setting him up to be available Sunday against the Cardinals. With Christian Watson (ankle) returning to practice as a limited participant Wednesday, there seems to be a slight chance the Packers will have their full allotment of wide receivers available Week 6. However, a high-ankle sprain typically results in a multi-game absence, and Watson has missed just one contest thus far.

Pittman is dealing with a back injury that could sideline him multiple weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Per Schefter, a stint on injured reserve is a possibility for Pittman, who missed Wednesday's practice. If he indeed misses time beginning with Sunday's game against the Titans, Josh Downs (toe), Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell would be in line to lead Indianapolis' receiving corps.

Watson (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Just 10 days removed from suffering a left high-ankle sprain Week 4 against the Vikings that sidelined him this past Sunday at the Rams, Watson was able to return to the practice field. It's no surprise that he managed only limited reps considering the nature of the injury, but he may not miss as much time as initially expected. Ultimately, how Watson fares in practice Thursday and Friday likely will determine whether or not he's ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals.

Wilson (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.

Wilson was removed during the Eagles' Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers in order to be evaluated for a concussion. The Eagles had a bye in Week 5, and he was able to practice without restrictions Wednesday, though he will have to progress through the league's five-step protocols in order to be cleared ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. The rookie sixth-round pick has one catch (on six targets) for nine yards through four regular-season games.

Smith (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports that Smith is in the final stage of concussion protocol, meaning that he merely needs clearance from an independent neurologist to get the green light for action. Barring any setbacks in his recovery from the concussion, Smith should exit the protocol before the Eagles host the Browns this Sunday. Smith had a two-game run as the Eagles' No. 1 receiver before sitting out the Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers with a concussion, but coming out of a Week 5 bye, he'll move back to second on the depth chart with A.J. Brown (hamstring) putting in a full practice Wednesday to clear the way for his return from a three-game absence.

Conley (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Seahawks.

Conley wasn't able to play in Week 5 but, after logging a DNP on Monday, he capped his week with back-to-back limited practice sessions. If the veteran wideout is ultimately inactive for TNF, it'll likely lead to a few extra opportunities for Ronnie Bell and Jacob Cowing.

Brown (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

With no limitations coming out of a Week 5 bye, Brown will play for the first time since Week 1 when the Eagles host the Browns this Sunday. Fellow wideouts DeVonta Smith (concussion) and Johnny Wilson (concussion) also were full practice participants, giving quarterback Jalen Hurts his full complement of pass catchers.

Bourne (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

After being activated from the PUP list Saturday, Bourne made his season debut in the Patriots' Week 5 loss to the Dolphins a day later, playing 16 of 60 snaps on offense while reeling in his lone target for a six-yard receptions. With no reported setbacks with his surgically repaired knee coming out of the game, Bourne's limitations Wednesday are most likely maintenance-related. Assuming that's the case, the wideout should be available against the Texans on Sunday, when he'll likely see his snap share tick up as rookie quarterback Drake Maye makes his first NFL start.

Bateman didn't practice Wednesday due to a groin injury.

Bateman handled a typical role in Sunday's 41-38 overtime win at Cincinnati, playing 62 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps and running a route 77 percent of the time while catching four passes for a season-high 58 yards and a touchdown on a season-high eight targets. Practice reports the next couple days should provide a better hint if Bateman is truly at risk of missing Sunday's home game against the Commanders. Head coach John Harbaugh seemed to downplay the injury Wednesday, noting that Bateman and others were merely dealing with normal "after-game type of things," per Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com.

Osborn (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Osborn sat out this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, but it's encouraging to see him participating in a limited fashion after he failed to practice at all last week. The veteran wideout has only five catches for 31 yards this season, but if Osborn is able to play against the Texans this Sunday, he could benefit from New England switching from Jacoby Brissett to rookie third overall pick Drake Maye at quarterback.