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Palmer (elbow/calf) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Palmer didn't practice at all Week 3, so his participation in Wednesday's session in a limited capacity offers hope that his absence from the lineup may last just one game. The wideout has two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.

Davis (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Davis took one carry for eight yards and accumulated 42 return yards during Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but it appears he sustained a hamstring injury in the process. The third-year wideout's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential Week 4 availability. If he's unable to suit up, expect Ladd McConkey to serve as the Chargers' top return man.

Perry (illness) was not listed on the Saints' injury report Wednesday.

Perry has yet to appear in a regular-season game this year, with an illness keeping him out of the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Eagles. The 2023 sixth-round pick was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, indicating that he's fully recovered from his ailment.

Harrison practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday due to a quadricep injury, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

After a slow start to his NFL career, Harrison has taken off the last two games, accruing nine catches (on 19 targets) for 194 yards and three touchdowns. With his inclusion on the Cardinals' first practice report of Week 4 prep, the team may merely be managing his reps to ensure he's good to go Sunday against the Commanders. Ultimately, though, how Harrison is listed following practices Thursday and Friday could be telling for his availability for the weekend.

Cooper practiced without limitations Wednesday and wasn't listed on Cleveland's initial Week 4 injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Cooper stayed down after one of Cleveland's final offensive plays in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants, but he eventually walked off under his own power. he veteran wide receiver has evidently recovered from that injury scare and should continue working as quarterback Deshaun Watson's top target Sunday against the Raiders. After being limited to five catches for 27 yards and no touchdowns on 17 targets through the Browns' first two games, Cooper broke out for a 7-86-2 receiving line on 12 targets in the loss to New York.

Godwin was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a neck injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Both Godwin and Mike Evans (knee) are kicking off Week 4 prep with the same amount of on-field work, placing a cloud over the upcoming availability of Tampa Bay's top two wide receivers. The pair will have two opportunities to get back to full practice participation this week before the team potentially gives them designations ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Eagles.

Evans was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Both Evans and Chris Godwin (neck) opened Week 4 prep with the same amount of on-field work, placing a cloud over the statuses of Tampa Bay's top two wide receivers. The pair will have two chances to get back to full practice activity this week before the team potentially tags them with designations ahead of Sunday's contest against the Eagles.

Brown (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

The Eagles confirmed that both Brown and DeVonta Smith (concussion) missed Wednesday's walkthrough, leaving Jahan Dotson, Parris Campbell and Johnny Wilson as the top wide receivers. Brown hasn't practiced since injuring his hamstring Sept. 13, and the continued absences suggest he's in real danger of missing a third straight game when the Eagles play at Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Reed was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to calf and quadricep injuries.

Reed first showed up on a Packers practice report on the Friday before the team's Week 2 win over the Colts, and he had been listed with a calf injury on every practice report since. The quad issue is a new concern for Reed, but the Packers haven't indicated that he's at major risk of missing Sunday's NFC North showdown with the Vikings. In the last two games with Malik Willis at quarterback in place of Jordan Love (knee), Reed has gathered in six of eight targets for 59 yards and turned four carries into 56 yards. Reed, if active this weekend, would experience a notable boost in fantasy appeal if Love is able to reclaim the starting role, but the quarterback was again limited to begin Week 4 prep.

Nacua (knee) was spotted working off on the side at Wednesday's practice with a compression sleeve on his right leg, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Nacua remains on injured reserve but conducted some rehab work on a side field along with Cooper Kupp (ankle) while under the supervision of the Rams' training and conditioning staff. The earliest possible date Nacua will be eligible to come off IR and play is Oct. 20 in the Rams' Week 7 matchup with the Raiders, but a return for that game might be ambitious, considering he was given an estimated 5-to-7-week recovery timeline after being diagnosed with a PCL sprain coming out of a Sept. 8 loss to the Lions. The second-year wideout thus looks in danger of not only missing Week 7, but also the following Thursday night matchup against the Vikings in Week 8. On the plus side, while Kupp has already been ruled out for Week 4 against the Bears and may also miss Week 5 versus Green Bay, the veteran wideout seems like a better candidate to be ready to return to the field following Los Angeles' Week 6 bye.