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Robinson (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Robinson made his return to practice Wednesday, logging a limited session at the team's first gathering of the week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. The wide receiver has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 against the Dolphins, but he could be nearing a return to action.

Burks (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Ben Standig of The Team 980 Washington D.C. reports.

After back-to-back DNPs last Wednesday and Thursday, Burks got in a limited session Friday before being cleared to play Sunday night against Philly. He ended up recording three grabs for 81 yards as the Commanders' leading receiver in the contest. Burks should play plenty of snaps the rest of the season with Terry McLaurin (knee) done for the year.

Kirk (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

It's a new injury for Kirk, who made his season debut in Week 7 against the Falcons after missing the first six games with a calf injury. The Niners are coming off their bye and are hoping to get some reinforcements at wide receiver, with Demarcus Robinson (ankle) limited Wednesday while Mike Evans (ribs/Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) logged DNPs.

Bryant (ankle) was a full participant at the Broncos' practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Bryant was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he was instantly able to give it a full go. With Denver's bye week coming in Week 10, it's unclear if the team will decide to activate the wide receiver before Sunday's matchup with the Panthers or potentially wait to bring him back Nov. 22 against the Raiders. Regardless of whatever decision the team makes, Bryant appears to be fully recovered from the ankle injury that has sidelined him since Week 4.

Wicks (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Wicks hasn't practiced since preparation for a Week 6 matchup with the Panthers due to an ankle injury, missing the last two games in the process. He likely will need to mix into drills in some capacity Thursday and/or Friday to put himself in a position to return to action Sunday versus the Giants.

Smith (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Smith's lack of activity to kick off Week 9 prep doesn't come as a surprise, as he wasn't present during the media-access portion of Wednesday's session. He hasn't practiced since his last appearance in a Week 6 loss to the Panthers, when he went for seven catches (on 14 targets) for 75 yards and one touchdown. If he's able to put himself in a position to play Sunday against the Giants, Smith will be on the receiving end of passes from QB Joe Milton, who is replacing Tanner McKee as the starter.

The Raiders released White on Wednesday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

White became a roster casualty after the Raiders needed to clear a spot for tight end Carter Runyon (foot), who was reinstated from injured reserve after his 21-day practice window came to a close. Though he made a splash earlier in the season with seven receptions for 108 yards and three touchdowns on 14 targets through the Raiders' first five games, White had seen his playing time and production drop off dramatically over the subsequent three contests, during which he was limited to just a four-yard reception on five targets. With Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton recently making their returns from injured reserve, White's role wasn't likely to grow had he stuck around in Las Vegas.

Hollins (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice after being designated for return from injured reserve.

After the Patriots opened up his 21-day evaluation window, Hollins took the field for his first practice since Week 4. Hollins will be eligible for activation from IR at any point, but unless he upgrades to full participation by the end of the week, he could have a tough time gaining clearance for Sunday's matchup with the Packers. Through New England's first four games before he sustained a calf injury, Hollins produced a 15-209-0 receiving line on 20 targets.

Wilson (ribs) wore a yellow non-contact jersey at Wednesday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Wilson also donned such a jersey last week, when he was listed as limited on all three of the Cardinals' injury reports due to a rib injury. He then missed a spell from the second and into the third quarters this past Sunday in Dallas, after which it was revealed he's tending to two broken ribs. Wilson still put up an 8-111-1 line on 15 targets in that contest, and assuming he's able to suit up Sunday at Seattle, he'll be one of new starting QB Gardner Minshew's top available pass catchers along with TE Trey McBride.

Boston was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Boston made appearances on the injury report in Weeks 6 and 7 due to a foot issue, but he's tending to a new health concern coming out of this past Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers. The rookie wideout will have two more chances this week to upgrade to full practice, and if he does, he should head into Sunday's game in New Orleans without an injury designation.