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Coach Sean McVay relayed Monday that Robinson (groin) will be limited at practice this week, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

That said, McVay noted that he expects Robinson to be able to play against the Packers on Sunday. If that ends up being the case, Robinson will continue to see added opportunities this weekend alongside Jordan Whittington and Tutu Atwell, given that both Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (IR, knee) will remain sidelined versus Green Bay.

Johnson (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.

Johnson missed Tampa Bay's Week 3 loss to the Broncos with an ankle injury, but he was able to play through the issue in Week 4, logging 28 total snaps (23 offensive and five on special teams) while failing to haul in his lone target. Unless the 22-year-old's practice participation downgrades to a DNP either Tuesday or Wednesday, he's expected to suit up Thursday night against the Falcons.

Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Kupp (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Packers, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.

With the Rams on bye Week 6, Kupp's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Oct. 20 against the Raiders. In the continued absences of both Kupp and Puka Nacua (IR, knee), Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell and Demarcus Robinson (groin) are slated to lead the Rams' WR corps versus Green Bay this weekend.

McCloud (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

McCloud caught a season-high six passes for 52 yards in the Falcons' Week 4 win over the Saints, but it appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. The 28-year-old wideout likely will need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Tuesday or Wednesday to have a chance at suiting up Thursday night. If McCloud is unable to go Week 5, expect KhaDarel Hodge to see increased work in Atlanta's wide receiver corps.

Robinson caught two of three targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 24-18 loss to Chicago.

The veteran wideout finished third on the team in snaps played behind rookie Jordan Whittington (6-62-0) and Tutu Atwell (4-82-0), and Robinson saw less targets than tight end Colby Parkinson (seven) and running back Kyren Williams (four). Despite Robinson looking like the primary option to fill in as the lead wideout in the absence of Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee), Whittington and Atwell have been the ones that have benefited most. Robinson will look to bounce back in a Week 5 matchup with a Packers defense that gave up three first-half passing touchdowns to Sam Darnold and the Vikings on Sunday.

Evans (knee/calf) is listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report.

The Buccaneers are hosting a walkthrough Monday, per Scott Smith of the team's official site, but it's nonetheless notable to see DNP next to Evans' name. The veteran wideout is dealing with knee and calf injuries, though it's possible that Tampa Bay is simply capping his practice reps with a short week on deck prior to Thursday's key divisional matchup against the Falcons. Evans logged his best game of the 2024 season during the Buccaneers' 33-16 win over the Eagles on Sunday in which he secured eight of 14 targets for 94 yards and one touchdown while playing 78 percent of offensive snaps.

The Dolphins elevated Eskridge to their active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Titans.

The 2021 second-round pick's elevation provides depth in Miami's wide-receiver room, as only Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Braxton Berrios were without injury designations. Expect Eskridge to serve as a depth piece in the Dolphins' WR corps while also potentially providing some value on special teams.

Agholor caught two of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's win over the Bills.

Agholor's usage has bounced between one and three targets over the first month of the season. His most important play arguably came on an incompletion as he broke up what could have been a Buffalo interception in the second quarter. The veteran has yet to catch a touchdown this year, and he's routinely playing roughly 50 percent of the snaps each week. The Ravens hit the road to face the Bengals in Week 5.

Bateman caught his lone target for a 23-yard gain in Sunday's win over the Bills.

Bateman nearly scored a touchdown for a second straight week, but he was held by a Buffalo defensive back in the end zone and was unable to come down with the catch. The 2021 first-round pick has played 62 and 65 percent of the snaps in recent weeks after playing more than 80 percent of the snaps in the first two games of the season. Baltimore has started to lean on the ground game and deploy more multi-tight end sets, and fullback Patrick Ricard also has been playing more snaps of late. For the Baltimore pass catchers, the run/pass splits and personnel groupings diminish the opportunities they are likely to see each week. Baltimore has thrown fewer than 20 passes in back-to-back weeks while riding Derrick Henry and the ground game. The Ravens head to Cincinnati to face the Bengals in Week 5.

Jackson signed with the Giants' practice squad Monday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Jackson has been more of a kick-return specialist than a wideout, handling that role for two games with the Titans last season and in the preseason this summer before ultimately being waived on cutdown day. He'll now work to earn that role in New York, starting as a member of the practice squad.