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Reed (calf) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

After sitting out Wednesday's session due to a calf injury, Reed took a step forward with some on-field reps one day later. He'll have one more chance to return to all activity Friday before the Packers potentially give him a designation ahead of Sunday's game in Tennessee. Elsewhere in the offense, Jordan Love (knee) has cobbled together back-to-back limited practices, and coach Matt LaFleur noted Thursday that the quarterback may be a game-time decision this weekend, per Ryan Wood of USA Today. If Love is able to complete his recovery from a sprained MCL early and relegate Malik Willis to clipboard duty Sunday, an active Reed likely would regain the fantasy sway that he lost with Willis under center Week 2.

Westbrook-Ikhine played 10 of the Titans' 66 snaps on offense and didn't draw a target in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Jets.

After logging at least half of the Titans' snaps in 12 of his 14 appearances in 2023, Westbrook-Ikhine has seen his playing time diminish under Tennessee's new coaching staff. The offseason additions of Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd have pushed him down the depth chart, but Westbrook-Ikhine hasn't taken advantage of DeAndre Hopkins being limited to 26- and 43-percent snap shares in Weeks 1 and 2, respectively, while easing back in from a knee injury that surfaced in training camp. Westbrook-Ikhine has yet to draw a target through two games, and his involvement in the passing game isn't likely to increase with Hopkins' playing time only expected to rise in the weeks to come.

Hyatt failed to draw a target while playing 12 of the Giants' 56 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Commanders.

With Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton solidified as the Giants' starting wideout trio, Hyatt has been unable to make much of an impression in the box score through the first two weeks of the season. After failing to secure his lone target in the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Vikings, Hyatt didn't draw any looks from quarterback Daniel Jones in Week 2. Hyatt will likely need one of the aforementioned receivers to miss time before he handles a more meaningful snap count.

Odunze (knee) was limited in practice Thursday.

Odunze now has a pair of capped sessions under his belt this week, which is one more than he managed during Week 2 prep before he was able to suit up this past Sunday in Houston. With Keenan Allen (heel) sidelined for that contest, Odunze earned 66 of 70 offensive snaps, but the huge workload didn't amount to much for him in the box score (two catches for 33 yards on five targets). Allen hasn't practiced this week and thus seems to be trending toward another absence Sunday at Indianapolis, so Odunze would be in line for another key spot in the Bears' receiving corp this weekend, assuming he's active.

Allen (heel) didn't participate in practice Thursday.

Allen was listed with a heel injury during Week 1 prep but still suited up in the Bears' season-opening win against the Titans, turning 11 targets into four catches for 29 yards. Since then, he hasn't logged any practice reps and also didn't play Week 2 at Houston. As such, Allen may need to mix into drills Friday to give him a chance to be available Sunday in Indianapolis.

Palmer (calf/elbow) did not practice Thursday.

Palmer played through a knee issue during the Chargers' win over the Panthers in Week 2, but he's now missed consecutive practices while being listed with two new injuries. He was at least present for Thursday's session, with Daniel Popper of The Athletic noting that Palmer was working out off to the side. Palmer will still need to upgrade to at least limited practice participation Friday in the Chargers' final session of the week to have a chance at playing Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Cowing played three snaps -- all on special teams -- in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Vikings.

The rookie fourth-round pick has been active for both of the 49ers' first two games of the season, but he has yet to see any use on offense. With top wideout Deebo Samuel (calf) trending toward an absence this Sunday versus the Rams, Cowing will move up a spot in the pecking order at receiver, though he still appears to be behind all of Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Chris Conley and Ronnie Bell.

Wilson (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Wilson looks set to make his NFL debut versus the Chargers on Sunday after having spent more than a month working his way back from an ankle injury. The rookie third-round pick figures to compete with fellow wideouts Calvin Austin and Scotty Miller for offensive reps behind George Pickens and Van Jefferson.

Addison (ankle) didn't participate in the portion of Thursday's practice that was available to the media, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Addison was present for the session, though he was merely conducting rehab on a side field. With Addison set to be listed as a non-participant in practice for the second day in a row, he'll likely need to practice with his healthy teammates as at least a limited participant Friday to have a legitimate chance at playing Sunday against the Texans. While Addison was sidelined for the Vikings' Week 2 loss to the 49ers, Jalen Nailor (3-54-1 receiving line on four targets, 93 percent snap share) was the biggest beneficiary of an expanded role behind No. 1 wideout Justin Jefferson (quadricep).

Brown (hamstring) wasn't present at the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

If he indeed is listed as a non-participant for a second consecutive session to begin Week 3 prep, Brown will have just one more chance for on-field work Friday before the Eagles potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at New Orleans. Considering he told Lisa Salters of ESPN on Monday that he likely will miss a few weeks due to the hamstring injury that he sustained in practice last Friday, he may emerge from this week already ruled out for action this weekend.