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The Vikings waived Harry on Tuesday.

With Justin Jefferson (hamstring) activated from injured reserve Tuesday and due back following the Vikings' Week 13 bye, Harry was no longer needed. In nine games with Minnesota, Harry played 23 offensive snaps and another 49 on special teams. He didn't earn a single pass-game target.

Pittsburgh signed Copeland to its practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Less than two months after cutting Copeland from its practice squad, Pittsburgh has decided to bring him back into the fold ahead of Week 13. If Calvin Austin (ankle) isn't able to suit up Sunday versus the Cardinals, the Steelers could opt to elevate Copeland to the active roster for that game.

The Vikings reinstated Jefferson (hamstring) from injured reserve Tuesday.

Jefferson was designated for return from IR on Nov. 8 after he missed the required four games due to a right hamstring strain, but he then proceeded to miss the Vikings' ensuing three contests. According to Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated that the star wideout was close to playing Monday, but with a bye on tap in Week 13, the Vikings ultimately erred on the side of caution. Since Jefferson's evaluation window was set to close Tuesday, the Vikings added him back to the 53-man roster with the expectation that he will be ready to play Dec. 10 against the Raiders. Assuming Jefferson is cleared for that contest, he'll be catching passes from someone other than Kirk Cousins (Achilles) for only the second game of his four-year career. Joshua Dobbs has started the Vikings' last three games but threw four interceptions in Monday's loss to the Bears, and O'Connell noted that he's taking the bye week to re-evaluate the quarterback situation. If Dobbs is removed from the starting role, veteran Nick Mullens or rookie Jaren Hall would be the candidates to step in as the new signal-caller.

Powell had three receptions for 45 yards on three targets and one carry for two yards in Monday's 12-10 loss to Chicago.

Powell was tied for third on the team in targets as he's built a rapport with quarterback Joshua Dobbs. However, Powell's role in the offense is set to shrink considerably in Week 14 following the team's bye with Justin Jefferson expected back from injured reserve. Powell will likely become the No. 4 receiver at that point behind Jefferson, Jordan Addison and K.J. Osborn.

Mims caught two of three targets for 24 yards and rushed once for 11 yards in Sunday's 29-12 win over the Browns.

Sunday marked Mims' second straight week with two grabs on three targets, but head coach Sean Payton does seem to be making an effort to get the rookie more involved in the offense. Before the Broncos' Week 9 bye, the speedy wideout was averaging just a 29 percent offensive snap share. In three games since the bye, his snap share average has increased to 57 percent. As is the case with many rookie receivers, it's possible that Mims could push for more opportunities as the season progresses. Even so, the 21-year-old won't make for a trustworthy fantasy option in Week 13 against the Texans.

Guyton recorded one catch for four yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Ravens.

Guyton struggled to put up a solid game stats-wise even after a Week 10 season-high (4-41-1), but he was still third in targets and tied a season high in offensive snaps with 53. That number was likely aided by the third-quarter injury to rookie Quentin Johnston (ribs), but it's unclear if he would have been able to return. Additionally, receiver Joshua Palmer (knee) could return in the ensuing weeks, as he's already exceeded his mandated four-game absence after landing on injured reserve earlier in November. With head coach Brandon Staley reportedly unhappy with Johnston's play, it's possible Guyton could elevate to the team's No. 2 receiver for as long as Palmer is out, but fantasy managers should try and wait out the ambiguity before making appropriate roster moves.

Kirkwood played 25 of the Saints' 72 snaps on offense and finished with two catches for 20 yards on three targets in Sunday's 24-15 loss to the Falcons.

Re-signed during the Saints' Week 11 bye after New Orleans lost Michael Thomas (knee) to injured reserve, Kirkwood ended up stepping into a more prominent role than anticipated Sunday. Kirkwood saw elevated snaps in part due to starting wideouts Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (quadriceps) exiting early due to injuries, but the 28-year-old was still able to outpace fellow reserve receivers A.T. Perry (one catch for seven yards on two targets) and Lynn Bowden (no catches on two targets) in terms of production. With Thomas on IR for at least three more games and Olave and Shaheed perhaps at risk of missing time, Kirkwood could have a path to a top-three role at receiver Week 13 against the Lions.

Jefferson caught one of two passes for 13 yards during Sunday's 24-15 win over the Saints.

Jefferson was one of six Falcons to catch a pass, but only Drake London (seven) and Bijan Robinson (six) saw more than two targets as Desmond Ridder attempted just 21 passes. In six games with Atlanta, Jefferson has caught six of 16 targets for 56 yards. He's carved out a depth role with his new squad, but given the Falcons' passing struggles, Jefferson doesn't need to be rostered in standard leagues.

Osborn played 47 of the Vikings' 55 snaps on offense and finished with three catches for 34 yards on four targets in Monday's 12-10 loss to the Bears.

Even though the Vikings opted not to activate standout receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) from injured reserve ahead of Monday's contest, Osborn still ranked just third among Minnesota pass catchers in targets, trailing fellow wideout Jordan Addison (10) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (six). With Jefferson seemingly trending toward a return to the lineup Dec. 10 against Las Vegas following the Vikings' Week 13 bye, Osborn will be pushed down another spot in the pass-catching hierarchy.

Jeudy brought in two of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 29-12 win over the Browns.

Jeudy's 11 yards accounted for his lowest total of the season. Additionally, the veteran wideout saw his second-lowest snap share of the campaign, as he was on the field for just 61 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps Sunday. With Marvin Mims' playing time increasing in recent weeks, it's possible that Jeudy could cede some opportunities to the rookie. Both Jeudy and Mims saw three targets against Cleveland. It also appears that teammate Courtland Sutton, who has out-targeted Jeudy 22 to 13 since Denver's Week 9 bye, has become the preferred option for quarterback Russell Wilson. Nonetheless, Jeudy will look to bounce back in a Week 13 matchup against the Texans.