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Williams (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

The Lions continue to take it easy on Williams as he deals with an ankle injury. During the team's Week 1 win against the Rams, he served as one of quarterback Jared Goff's top options in the passing game to the tune of five catches (on nine targets) for 121 yards and one touchdown. Williams also added a 13-yard carry. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Slayton (concussion) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Slayton entered the protocol for head injuries in the wake of the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Vikings. After sitting out Wednesday's session, he was back on the field for some non-contact drills one day later, indicating he's through at least a few of the five steps of the aforementioned protocol. Slayton will have one more opportunity to get back to all activity this week, but he'll still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to suit up Sunday at Washington.

Downs (ankle) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Two straight limited sessions to open Week 2 prep offer hope that Downs could suit up Sunday against the Packers after missing last week's season-opening loss to the Texans due to a left high-ankle sprain. However, unless the wideout practices fully Friday, he'll likely head into the weekend with an injury designation.

Nabers was a limited participant at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

With the addition of Nabers to the Giants' Week 2 injury report, two of the team's top three wide receivers now have a cloud hanging over their statuses ahead of Sunday's game at Washington. Fellow wideout Darius Slayton also was limited as he makes his way through the concussion protocol, leaving Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt as New York's healthiest options at the position. Friday's report may shed light on Nabers' potential to play going into the weekend.

Addison (ankle) wasn't spotted on the field at Thursday's practice, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

With Addison set to miss a second consecutive practice, he'll likely need to get back on the field Friday as at least a limited participant to have a realistic chance at playing in Sunday's game against the 49ers. Should Addison's right ankle injury keep him inactive Sunday, Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell would likely be featured more prominently in three-receiver sets alongside No. 1 option Justin Jefferson.

Higgins (hamstring) is not uniform for Thursday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

With Higgins not having practiced Wednesday either, the wideout's status for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs is uncertain. Friday's injury report will provide added context with regard to his Week 2 status, but if Higgins remains sidelined this Sunday, Andrei Iosivas and Trenton Irwin would see expanded roles at receiver alongside Ja'Marr Chase.

Brown (shoulder) won't practice Thursday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Brown was also sidelined for Wednesday's session, which gives him one more opportunity to log practice reps ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. If the wideout is forced to miss a second straight contest, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Justin Watson would once again be on track to lead Kansas City's wideout corps in Week 2, with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore and Mecole Hardman on hand as depth.

Weaver (oblique) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Weaver didn't suit up for the Cardinals' season-opening loss to the Bills this past Sunday after failing to participate in any practices leading up to the contest. He was at least able to participate in a limited capacity Wednesday, which boosts his chances of making his NFL debut Week 2 against the Rams.

Lockett (thigh) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

As was the case last week to begin preparations for the Seahawks' season opener, Lockett is kicking off this week with a cap on his reps due to the thigh issue that has lingered since mid-August. While his snap share (54 percent) during this past Sunday's win against the Broncos fell below his standard from past seasons, he paced the team with six catches (on seven targets) for 77 yards. Whether or not Lockett carries a designation into Sunday's game at New England will be determined after Friday's practice report is released.

Palmer was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

Palmer was listed on the Chargers' Week 1 injury report as a full participant both Thursday and Friday, but he may be more banged up this week following Sunday's 22-10 win over the Raiders. In that contest, Palmer logged an 81 percent snap share to lead all Chargers receivers and caught two of his four targets for 15 yards.